Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Stroud
We are a dedicated architectural practice founded on the principles of collaboration, sustainability, and client-centric design. With over a decade of experience in diverse architectural environments, we prioritise listening to our clients to transform their aspirations into functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces. Our approach emphasises honest material use and sensitivity to site contexts, ensuring each project responds uniquely to its environment. We specialise in residential and commercial architecture, with expertise in conservation areas and complex planning applications.Our team combines creative innovation with technical proficiency, delivering solutions tailored to varied budgets and scales. We actively integrate advanced design techniques, including film and animation, to explore spatial possibilities. Recognised for our work in both urban and rural settings, we maintain a commitment to enhancing how people live, work, and interact with their surroundings. Our practice is led by directors with extensive sector experience, supported by a team passionate about architectural excellence.
Services
Residential Architecture
Commercial Design
Conservation Projects
Urban Masterplanning
Mixed-Use Schemes
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 10+ years of experience in residential and commercial architecture.
- Our team holds specialist expertise in conservation area developments.
- We utilise film and animation to visualise spatial possibilities.
- We prioritise collaborative design processes with client input.
- Our directors have secured planning approvals in sensitive environments.
Associations and certifications
- ARB
- RIBA
Services
Residential Architecture
We create tailored residential spaces ranging from single-house developments to large renovations. Our approach balances modern living needs with environmental context, specialising in conservation areas and challenging sites. Projects include contemporary extensions and sensitive restorations.
Commercial Design
Our commercial architecture covers office buildings and mixed-use schemes. We focus on functional layouts that enhance productivity while maintaining aesthetic coherence with surrounding areas. Recent projects include adaptive reuse of listed buildings for modern business needs.
Conservation Projects
Specialist conservation services for listed buildings and areas of outstanding natural beauty. We combine traditional techniques with modern requirements, ensuring historical integrity while meeting current usage standards through meticulous planning applications.
Urban Masterplanning
Comprehensive masterplanning for urban developments balancing density with green spaces. Our schemes integrate transport links, community facilities, and sustainable infrastructure to create cohesive, future-proof environments across various scales.
Mixed-Use Schemes
Integrated developments combining residential, retail, and public spaces. We design flexible layouts that adapt to evolving urban needs, prioritising accessibility and environmental efficiency while maintaining architectural distinctiveness.
People
Dominique Farmer
Director
Architect with expertise in residential projects from urban masterplans to conservation restorations. Previously worked with award-winning London and Cotswold firms, securing planning approvals in sensitive locations. ARB-registered with a focus on liveable, sustainable spaces.
Dan Farmer
Director
Architect and Associate Lecturer at UWE with experience in residential, medical, and mixed-use schemes. Specialises in digital design techniques using film and animation. RIBA member whose work has been exhibited at the Barbican and ICA, blending creativity with technical precision.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We focus on residential, commercial, and conservation architecture alongside urban masterplanning and mixed-use schemes.
Do you work on listed buildings?
Yes, we have specialist conservation experience with successful planning applications in listed buildings and protected areas.
How do you involve clients in the design process?
We use collaborative workshops and digital visualisation tools to ensure client input shapes every design decision.
Can you handle complex planning applications?
Our team has secured approvals for projects in conservation areas and areas of outstanding natural beauty.
What regions do you operate in?
Primarily Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds, though we undertake select projects nationwide.
