Making Inspiring Places

We believe that education buildings should contribute to the quality of life in our towns, cities and landscapes in the widest sense possible. We design educational spaces not only to meet our clients’ needs, but also to become places that positively impact upon society by fostering a culture of creativity, open mindedness, diversity and critical thinking. Educational buildings should facilitate and nurture these values so they naturally transcend the boundaries of an institution, forming an integral part of wider social and cultural contexts.

Conviviality, unpretentiousness and delight are the key qualities for both successful urban spaces and for institutional buildings. Good education buildings enable people to feel welcomed, focussed and inspired so that they are able to learn to the best of their abilities. We design our projects to appeal to first-time pupils and seasoned regulars, to young and old, to novices and experts. This is achieved through a careful balance of volume, light, colour, texture and sound.