Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in London
PRC Architecture & Planning is a multidisciplinary architectural practice with over 35 years of international experience. Established in 1985, we specialise in creating innovative, commercially focused designs across sectors including commercial, residential, industrial, and mixed-use developments. Our team of architects, planners, and designers prioritises sustainability through ESG principles, delivering projects that meet BREEAM Excellent/Outstanding standards and Net Zero Carbon targets. We combine technical expertise with creative problem-solving to provide end-to-end services from feasibility studies to construction completion.Our approach integrates early-stage sustainability assessments, stakeholder collaboration, and commercial viability analysis to ensure designs align with client objectives and planning policies. With offices in London and Milton Keynes, we serve clients across the UK, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, maintaining a strong commitment to staff development and environmental responsibility.
Services
Architectural Design
Masterplanning
Urban Design
Landscape Architecture
Principal Designer
Sustainability Strategies
Historical Renovation
3D Visualisation
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of international architectural experience.
- Our ESG framework ensures sustainable and ethical project delivery.
- We deliver BREEAM Excellent/Outstanding and Net Zero Carbon developments.
- Our multidisciplinary team provides end-to-end design and planning services.
- We maintain a 10+ year average staff tenure for consistent expertise.
Associations and certifications
- Planet Mark
Services
Architectural Design
We create tailored architectural solutions for diverse projects, combining creativity with technical precision. Our qualified architects deliver context-sensitive designs across commercial, residential, and industrial sectors. Services include feasibility studies, planning applications, and construction documentation, ensuring compliance with regulations and client objectives.
Masterplanning
Our masterplanning services integrate land use, infrastructure, and sustainability considerations for large-scale developments. We balance client goals with policy requirements, creating cohesive, future-proof environments. Expertise spans feasibility assessments, stakeholder engagement, and implementation strategies for UK and international projects.
Sustainability Strategies
We embed ESG principles into every project phase, from carbon mitigation to material sourcing. Our strategies achieve BREEAM certifications and Net Zero targets while maintaining commercial viability. Services include energy efficiency analysis, rainwater harvesting systems, and lifecycle sustainability assessments for long-term environmental impact reduction.
Principal Designer
Under CDM Regulations 2015, we coordinate health and safety during pre-construction phases. Our role ensures compliance through risk assessments, design coordination, and client advisory services. This critical oversight minimises hazards while aligning safety protocols with project delivery timelines.
Historical Renovation
We specialise in preserving architectural heritage while integrating modern functionality. Our approach combines historical research with contemporary design solutions. Services include condition assessments, planning negotiations, and sensitive material selection to maintain structural integrity and cultural significance in listed buildings and conservation areas.
People
Chris Lane
Director
With extensive leadership experience, Chris oversees strategic direction and client relationships. He ensures PRC Architecture & Planning maintains its reputation for innovative, sustainable design solutions across international markets while nurturing staff development.
Hitesh Dhorajiwala
Director
Hitesh leads complex architectural projects, combining technical expertise with commercial acumen. He focuses on delivering high-quality, sustainable developments that meet client objectives and regulatory requirements across diverse sectors.
Jonathan Roe
Director
Jonathan specialises in urban design and masterplanning. He drives innovative solutions for large-scale developments, ensuring environmental responsibility and policy compliance while maintaining commercial viability for clients.
Mark Evans
Director
Mark oversees project delivery and design excellence. With deep sector knowledge, he ensures PRC Architecture & Planning's architectural solutions combine creativity, functionality, and sustainability to create lasting value for clients.
Nicholas Sutton
Design Director
Nicholas leads design innovation across projects. He champions creative problem-solving while maintaining technical precision, ensuring PRC Architecture & Planning's designs meet evolving client needs and sustainability standards without compromising commercial viability.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full-service architectural design, masterplanning, urban design, landscape architecture, historical renovation, and sustainability strategies across commercial, residential, and industrial sectors.
How do you incorporate sustainability into projects?
We embed ESG principles through carbon mitigation, BREEAM certifications, Net Zero strategies, and lifecycle assessments. Our approach includes energy efficiency measures, local material sourcing, and environmental impact evaluations at every project stage.
Do you work internationally?
Yes, we deliver projects across the UK, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, adapting our expertise to local regulations and cultural contexts while maintaining consistent quality standards.
Can you handle listed building renovations?
Our historical renovation specialists combine heritage conservation with modern functionality, ensuring compliance with planning authorities while preserving architectural integrity in listed buildings and conservation areas.
How do you ensure project compliance?
We provide Principal Designer services under CDM Regulations 2015, coordinating health and safety throughout design phases. Our team ensures all projects meet planning policies, building regulations, and client requirements.
What sustainability accreditations do you hold?
We are Planet Mark accredited and deliver BREEAM Excellent/Outstanding rated developments, implementing internal environmental strategies to measure and improve sustainability performance annually.
