Designing calm, lasting places, one difficult site at a time.
Who we are
We are a small studio of architects, interior designers and engineers. We take on the hard sites: tight city lots, old buildings finding new lives and briefs that keep changing. We leave behind rooms that feel calm and work hard.
How we work
Good buildings come from curiosity, patience and listening closely to the people who will use them. Every project follows four habits:
01
Start with the site
We spend time on the ground before we draw: the light through the day, how people move, what the neighbours need. The best ideas are usually already there, waiting to be noticed.
02
Build to last
Sustainability is where we begin, not a finish we add. We choose honest materials, plan for repair and design buildings that use little energy for decades.
03
Work in the open
Clients, builders and neighbours see the work as it grows. Shared drawings and regular site walks keep everyone deciding together, so nothing surprises anyone at handover.
04
Design for people
A building succeeds when it is easy to live in. We plan around daily routines, access and quiet, so every space is generous to the people who use it.