Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Brighton & Hove
Established in 1958, Miller Bourne is a RIBA chartered architectural practice based in Brighton and Hove. Our mission focuses on creating high-quality sustainable designs that balance aesthetic appeal with technical robustness. With over six decades of experience, we specialise in education, residential, public sector, and commercial architecture, delivering projects valued up to 25 million. Our team combines creative problem-solving with deep sector expertise, maintaining ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications to ensure excellence in quality management and environmental responsibility. We prioritise collaborative relationships with clients, stakeholders, and contractors, ensuring buildings are futureproofed, sustainable, and loved by their users. 
Services
Architectural Design
Sustainable Architecture
Masterplanning
Conservation Projects
BIM Services
Residential Development
Educational Buildings
Commercial Architecture
Details
- Year established: 1958
Highlights and features
- 60+ years of architectural expertise with RIBA chartered status
- Specialist education sector knowledge across independent and state schools
- ISO 9001-certified quality management systems
- Proven track record with 250k-25m projects in southern England
- Sustainability-focused approach with Net Zero 2030 commitment
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
What people say
Excellent collaboration
Pragmatic problem-solving
Strong stakeholder engagement
Sustainable design expertise
Responsive and adaptable
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design service combines creative vision with technical precision, delivering buildings that are aesthetically pleasing and functionally effective. We work across education, residential, and commercial sectors, ensuring each project meets specific client needs while maintaining sustainability standards. Our RIBA chartered team applies over 60 years of collective experience to create futureproofed solutions that enhance both urban and rural environments.
Sustainable Architecture
We integrate sustainability principles throughout the design process, creating energy-efficient buildings that minimise environmental impact. Our approach includes passive design strategies, material selection optimisation, and compliance with the latest environmental regulations. As part of our Net Zero 2030 commitment, we provide carbon reduction planning and life-cycle analysis to ensure long-term ecological benefits for all our projects.
Masterplanning
Our masterplanning service creates cohesive development strategies for educational campuses, residential communities, and commercial sites. We balance spatial requirements with environmental considerations, producing flexible frameworks that accommodate future growth. This includes site analysis, phasing strategies, and infrastructure planning to maximise land use potential while maintaining contextual sensitivity.
Conservation Projects
We specialise in preserving historic buildings while implementing modern functionality improvements. Our conservation approach combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary techniques, ensuring sensitive interventions that maintain architectural integrity. The team has extensive experience working with listed buildings and protected environments across southern England.
BIM Services
Our Building Information Modelling (BIM) services enhance project coordination and efficiency through advanced 3D digital representations. We use BIM for clash detection, construction sequencing, and lifecycle management, improving accuracy across all project phases. This technology-driven approach ensures better cost control, reduced errors, and improved collaboration between all stakeholders.
People
Amy Gordon
Partner
With over 25 years at Miller Bourne, Amy combines design leadership with practice management. She specialises in problem-solving and hands-on project delivery, particularly notable in Eastbourne College's Nugee and Winn Buildings project. Her coastal location perspective influences creative thinking.
Patrick Hudson
Partner
Joining in 2002, Patrick focuses on team coordination and client relationships. His expertise includes sports facilities and urban redevelopment, demonstrated through projects like Eastbourne College Sports Centre. He balances technical standards with creative efficiency.
Richard Morrice
Partner
A Brighton native, Richard leads practice management with emphasis on collaborative design. His work spans masterplanning and technical detailing, including Hailsham Community College's award-winning teaching block. He advocates for open studio environments and practical problem-solving.
Christian Richards
Partner
Specialising in sustainable design since 1995, Christian drives Miller Bourne's environmental initiatives. His work includes Caterham School's Performing Arts Centre and the firm's Net Zero 2030 strategy. He combines creative vision with technical expertise in low-impact architecture.
Santa Cerbikova
Architect
As Sustainability Lead, Santa champions climate-conscious design. Her expertise includes Passivhaus standards and holistic environmental considerations. She contributed to Hailsham Community College's teaching block and promotes integrated sustainability approaches across all projects.
Questions
What architectural services does Miller Bourne offer?
We provide full RIBA Plan of Work services including masterplanning, concept design, technical detailing, and contract administration across education, residential, and commercial sectors.
Do Miller Bourne specialise in any particular building type?
We have particular expertise in educational architecture for both independent and state schools, alongside residential developments and public sector projects.
What sustainability credentials does Miller Bourne hold?
We're ISO 14001 certified with a Net Zero 2030 commitment, integrating sustainability principles across all projects through carbon reduction planning and life-cycle analysis.
Which geographic areas does Miller Bourne cover?
While based in Brighton and Hove, we work throughout southern England including Sussex, Surrey, Kent, and Hampshire.
How does Miller Bourne approach client collaboration?
We prioritise active listening and stakeholder engagement, ensuring client needs shape our design solutions while maintaining technical excellence and budgetary control.
What accreditations does Miller Bourne hold?
We're RIBA chartered architects with ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 14001 (environmental management) certifications.
