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OUR
APPROACH























(BE IN THE WORLD)

   We’ve long held the mantra of ‘you have to be in the world to design for it’. Witnessing the ebb and flow of socio-cultural appetites. Understanding the nuances of how different people in different phases of life spend their days. We can’t design for ourselves every time; we need to have capacity to give time to get under the skin of the challenges being faced.




(KNOWLEDGE)

   Knowing when, where and how to ask the right questions is the cornerstone for all of our projects. A natural curiosity paired with a want to interrogate mediums, practices and boundaries is the sweet spot. Our research-driven approach relies on our ability to clearly communicate the desired outcomes and deciphering a route to get there.







(HANDS ON)

   Being hands-on with our projects enables us to deeply engage with materials, uncovering their unique characteristics and possibilities. For example, working directly with clay plaster allows us to explore its texture, breathability, and ability to create warm, tactile finishes in interior spaces. Designing and making objects ourselves, such as furniture, lets us experiment with proportions, functionality, and form, refining each piece through trial and error.








(CIRCULAR ECONOMIES)

   Repurposing materials, like salvaged timber or reclaimed aluminium, becomes an act of exploration — testing how these elements can be reimagined in new contexts while retaining their inherent character. This hands-on approach not only fosters innovation but also ensures that each project remains authentic, grounded in craftsmanship, and reflective of our commitment to sustainable and thoughtful design. Through this process, we create spaces and objects that are not only visually compelling but also imbued with a sense of purpose and narrative, shaped by the materials and the making process itself.










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   We hold a firm belief that great architecture starts and ends with good relationships; with clients, suppliers, contractors and craftspeople. Great architecture also takes time. This is why we work closely with our clients, ensuring that each project is carefully considered before being developed into a unique use of space, time and resources. 

   Researching, iterating, prototyping and fabricating are integral processes within our practice. Working outside of the confines of any singular discipline, we actively look for opportunities to create bespoke finishes, furniture and objects from materials intrinsic to specific projects. In doing so, we are able to increase the longevity of the materials whilst strengthening ties between people, place and environment.
   This approach means we naturally find ourselves thriving within the fringes of various disciplines; leveraging pockets of knowledge and connecting different processes to offer integrated solutions. This comes from the experience of our directors having spent the last twenty years working with brands, tech start-ups, fashion houses, developers and private clients.

   We sit within a unique position of being able to see a solution from the perspective of stakeholders and end users; individuals and the wider community, simultaneously.












(PW—AP)
A WAY OF THINKING

OUR FOCUS IS IN THE RESEARCH, PRODUCTION AND ARRANGEMENT OF MATERIALS. COMBINING TRADITION WITH TECHNOLOGY TO INNOVATE AND PRESENT A PROGRAM OF NEW AESTHETICS AND UTILITARIAN VALUES.















If you have an architectural project in mind and would like to discuss what’s possible, get in touch.