Business Details
Expert Architectural & Landscape Design in London
Established by professionals with extensive experience in architectural and landscape design, we specialise in delivering complex transport infrastructure and regeneration projects. Our practice combines over two decades of expertise in navigating statutory approval processes, including Development Consent Orders, while prioritising stakeholder engagement and public consultation. We integrate architecture, landscape, and public space to create functional, inclusive environments within major infrastructure programmes. Our team of chartered architects and landscape designers has led landmark projects such as Crossrail stations, Thames Tideway Tunnel public realm, and the Lower Thames Crossing.We maintain a hands-on approach, ensuring design integrity through protracted planning stages and construction. Our directors hold leadership roles in national infrastructure design groups and have shaped policies for nationally significant projects. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, we deliver solutions that balance engineering demands with aesthetic and environmental considerations. Our work spans urban regeneration, transportation hubs, and landscape-led masterplans, serving both public and private sector clients. With offices in London, we combine technical precision with creative vision to address contemporary infrastructure challenges.
Services
Transport Infrastructure Design
Landscape Architecture
Regeneration Projects
DCO Process Consultancy
Public Realm Development
Station Design
Urban Connectivity Solutions
Infrastructure Masterplanning
Stakeholder Engagement
Biodiversity Integration
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in transport infrastructure design
- Our team includes directors appointed to national infrastructure design groups
- We maintain RIBA Chartered and ARB registered professional standards
- Our practice has delivered 22 Thames Tideway Tunnel public realm sites
- We combine technical expertise with creative vision for complex projects
Associations and certifications
- RIBA Chartered Architects
- ARB Registered
Services
Transport Infrastructure Design
We specialise in designing transportation hubs and infrastructure that balance engineering requirements with aesthetic considerations. Our expertise includes Crossrail stations, tramstops, and rail interchanges. Projects like Abbey Wood Station demonstrate our ability to resolve complex urban design challenges while ensuring seamless multi-modal connectivity through stakeholder collaboration.
Landscape Architecture
Our landscape architects create inclusive, biodiverse environments across urban and rural settings. We design public spaces that enhance connectivity and resilience, as seen in Thames Tideway Tunnel's 22 sites. Our approach integrates green infrastructure with engineering projects, focusing on community needs and environmental sustainability through detailed masterplanning and implementation.
Regeneration Projects
We transform underutilised areas through comprehensive regeneration strategies. Our work addresses context-specific challenges while identifying development opportunities. Projects combine infrastructure improvements with housing, commercial, and community spaces. We specialise in brownfield redevelopment, as demonstrated in Southwark and Kidbrooke Village schemes, creating vibrant, connected communities through multidisciplinary collaboration.
DCO Process Consultancy
We guide clients through Development Consent Order processes for nationally significant infrastructure projects. Our expertise includes strategic planning, stakeholder consultation, and CABE review navigation. We've successfully secured planning consents for complex schemes like the Lower Thames Crossing, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while maintaining design integrity throughout approval stages.
Public Realm Development
We create functional, aesthetically pleasing public spaces that enhance community interaction. Our designs prioritise accessibility, sustainability, and contextual appropriateness. From station forecourts to riverside promenades, we integrate infrastructure with human-scale design. Recent projects demonstrate our ability to transform utilitarian spaces into vibrant civic areas that support biodiversity and social engagement.
People
Chris Pollard
Managing Director
Chartered Architect with over 20 years' experience specialising in masterplanning and statutory processes. Leads strategic design guidance for major infrastructure projects. Holds RIBA Part 3 qualification from Kingston University. Focuses on maintaining design integrity through complex approval processes.
Clare Donnelly
Director
RIBA Chartered Architect with 15+ years' experience on nationally significant transport projects. Appointed to National Infrastructure Commission's Design Group. Led Thames Tideway Tunnel's architectural elements and currently directing Lower Thames Crossing's design team. Holds Cambridge University MA in Architecture.
Jan Kroes
Director
Dutch-trained architect with expertise in transportation infrastructure. Leads infrastructure sector work and has spoken at RIBA events. Holds Masters from The Berlage Institute. Specialises in integrating architectural innovation with practical construction solutions for major projects across the UK.
Jennifer Dixon
Director
Experienced architect with leadership roles on complex global projects. Previously headed AECOM's architecture discipline across Europe, Middle East & Africa. Provides technical governance for major infrastructure schemes. Has worked with clients including Heathrow Airport and Network Rail on challenging built environment projects.
Annie Lennox
Senior Landscape Architect
Chartered Landscape Institute member with 25+ years' experience. Specialises in urban regeneration and community-led design. Expertise spans public realm, parks, and infrastructure integration. Holds Master of Landscape Architecture. Focuses on transforming environments to improve community wellbeing and ecological resilience.
Questions
What transport infrastructure projects have you worked on?
We've delivered major projects including Crossrail's Abbey Wood Station, Thames Tideway Tunnel public realm, Lower Thames Crossing, and stations at White Hart Lane and Beaulieu Park.
How do you handle complex planning processes?
Our team specialises in Development Consent Orders and statutory approvals. We navigate CABE reviews, stakeholder consultations, and local authority engagements to secure planning consents for complex infrastructure schemes.
What areas do you cover in the UK?
We operate nationwide with particular expertise in London and South East England. Our projects span from Cambridge South Station to Worcestershire Parkway, addressing regional connectivity needs.
How do you integrate landscape with infrastructure?
We create designs that seamlessly combine architecture, landscape, and public spaces. Our approach prioritises biodiversity, accessibility, and contextual sensitivity while meeting engineering requirements for major infrastructure projects.
What qualifications do your architects hold?
Our team includes RIBA Chartered Architects, ARB registered professionals, and members of the Landscape Institute. Directors have qualifications from institutions including Cambridge University and The Berlage Institute.
Can you handle large-scale regeneration projects?
Yes, we specialise in transforming urban environments through comprehensive regeneration strategies. Our experience includes brownfield redevelopment, mixed-use schemes, and integrating new infrastructure with existing communities across multiple UK locations.
