Business Details
Sustainable Architecture with Purpose
Established with a vision for sustainable, community-focused design, PAD Studio creates architecture that harmonises with landscapes and human needs. Our team combines decades of expertise in navigating complex planning environments, particularly in protected and historic settings, to deliver buildings that are both innovative and deeply rooted in their context. Specialising in new build homes, restoration projects, and community spaces, we integrate sustainability at every stage, achieving a high success rate in Paragraph 84 applications.Recognised for our collaborative approach, we work closely with clients and specialists to craft spaces that reflect narrative, purpose, and enduring quality. As signatories of Architects Declare and participants in the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge, we are committed to net-zero targets and regenerative design. Our female-led studio celebrates diversity, blending rigoroustechnical expertise with creative joy to produce architecture that nurtures both people and the planet.
Services
Sustainable architecture
New build homes
Historic restoration
Paragraph 84 projects
Community spaces
Highlights and features
- Specialists in navigating complex planning in protected landscapes
- Award-winning designs with high Paragraph 84 approval success
- Integrated sustainability from initial concept to final construction
- Female-led studio with diverse, collaborative team dynamics
- Passionate about creating spaces that connect people and environment
Associations and certifications
- Architects Declare
- RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge
- Regenerative Index 2025
What people say
Award-winning work
Collaborative approach
Sustainability focus
Planning expertise
Emotionally enriching spaces
Services
Sustainable architecture
We create buildings that harmonise with their environment using natural materials and energy-efficient systems. Our approach considers whole-life carbon impact, biodiversity enhancement, and climate resilience. Projects demonstrate how sustainability can coexist with aesthetic beauty and functional excellence, delivering structures that benefit both occupants and ecosystems.
New build homes
Crafting unique living spaces tailored to site-specific conditions and client narratives. These homes balance contemporary design with contextual sensitivity, often in challenging planning areas. Each project prioritises natural light, ventilation, and material authenticity to create spaces that evolve beautifully with their occupants.
Historic restoration
Specialising in Grade I/II listed buildings, we preserve architectural heritage while introducing sustainable modern interventions. Our approach maintains historical integrity while enhancing functionality through careful material selection and contemporary design elements that complement original features.
Paragraph 84 projects
Designing exceptional countryside homes that meet strict planning criteria. These projects demonstrate innovative responses to landscape sensitivity, combining contemporary aesthetics with environmental stewardship to achieve high planning approval success rates in protected areas.
Community spaces
Creating shared spaces that foster social connection while minimising environmental impact. These projects range from cultural facilities to public amenities, always prioritising accessibility, durability, and integration with surrounding communities through participatory design processes.
People
Wendy Perring
Founder & Director
With over 20 years experience designing homes and cultural spaces, Wendy leads PAD Studio's commitment to sustainable architecture. She teaches at Bournemouth University and sits on national design review panels, combining academic expertise with practical innovation.
Allan Murray
Architect and Urbanist
A Harvard-trained architect with international awards for projects like Edinburgh St James, Allan brings expertise in historic environments. His work combines technical precision with narrative-driven design, supported by academic teaching at Edinburgh and Dundee Universities.
Jen Morrison
Architect & PassivHaus Designer
Qualified as a PassivHaus Designer, Jen specialises in coastal residential projects. Her work focuses on sustainability through phenomenological design principles. She contributes to post-occupancy research while bringing practical experience in Dorset's sensitive landscapes.
Collette Raine
Architect & Creative Manager
An RIBA award-winning architect, Collette leads marketing while maintaining design excellence. Her work on the award-winning Gardener's Cottage demonstrates her ability to blend interior passion with strategic storytelling, combining architectural practice with charity involvement.
David Scott
Associate, Architect & PassivHaus Designer
With expertise in South Coast residential projects, David leads sustainability strategies. His PassivHaus qualifications inform data-driven design improvements, balancing technical innovation with practical delivery of award-winning developments in challenging contexts.
Questions
Do you work outside the UK?
Yes, while primarily UK-based, we work internationally including USA and Ireland, focusing on projects rooted in place with clear purpose wherever we operate.
How do you handle complex planning applications?
Our dedicated Paragraph 84 expertise and 80% success rate comes from early conceptual narratives, landscape-led design, and collaboration with national review panels.
Can you work with historic buildings?
Yes, we have extensive experience with Grade I/II listed buildings. Our approach preserves heritage values while introducing sustainable contemporary interventions that enhance usability.
What sustainability standards do you meet?
We exceed basic standards by integrating sustainability from initial concepts, participating in the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge and Regenerative Index 2025 to achieve net-zero targets.
How do you involve clients in the process?
We begin with a Conceptual Narrative co-created with clients, ensuring their vision shapes our RIBA Plan of Work stages through regular collaborative reviews.
What project sizes do you handle?
While specialising in one-off homes, we also handle large developments and community projects, with expertise in both private and public sector commissions.
