The facade studies explore a dialogue between brickwork and metal mesh panels, drawing inspiration from the site’s past life as a metalworks pressing factory. Layers of detail emerge through brick rustication, expressed with soldier courses, corduroy textures, and chevron shadowing, bringing depth and tactility to the elevations. Paired with the lighter expression of perforated metal, the palette speaks to both permanence and precision: grounding the building in its industri

Design developing in Exeter as the emerging facades draw on Exeter’s industrial heritage, expressed through tones and textures that emphasise depth, horizontality, and rhythm. A balance of brickwork and rustication provides weight and permanence, while critical window proportions punctuate the elevations with clarity and consistency. These studies explore how the scheme can sit confidently within its context, carrying forward the site’s history while setting a contemporary ar

Always a pleasure to work with the Barbican - this time auditing our main gallery for future exhibitions. Supporting a seamless curation...

Early explorations for our new student accommodation scheme in the heart of Exeter. These sketches and facade studies test how the...

Beyond housing, Red Clover Gardens provides shared spaces for community life, residents’ allotments, children’s play areas, and a sensory...

Three complementary brick tones, refined detailing, and a pavilion arrangement set within trees, Red Clover Gardens was designed to be...

From a steeply sloping, wooded site to five pavilion-like blocks, Red Clover Gardens (formerly Lion Green Road) took shape through...

Guildford Plaza is complete and has just been shortlisted in the 2025 Guildford Design Awards for Multiple Housing 30 Homes and Over,...

We’re delighted to announce that our domestic retrofit and extension project in Bath has now reached Practical Completion delivering our...

Loved seeing Ebony Russell's pop-up exhibition Decorated: The Sculptural Ceramics, while visiting our client at 99 Bishopsgate last week....

We’re opening the doors at Lion Green Road as part of this year’s Open City's Open House Festival. The project is featured in the...

Scaffolding is up and work is underway on our farmstead retrofit and extension in the heart of Salcombe. Using a mix of Devonian stone...

A new development is underway! The team has been hard at work fleshing out early stage concepts for the latest addition to our portfolio....

A landmark moment for Beresford Street Phase 1 as we celebrate its topping out in the heart of Woolwich. Set to be a transformative...

An inspiring afternoon spent at Marina Tabassum's Serpentine Pavilion. A masterclass in light, form, and culturally driven intention....

We had a blast hosting Year 10 student Henry for his work experience. From presenting his design in a mini crit, to creating a model and...

We’re proud to announce that Guildford Plaza has achieved a BREEAM Excellent rating! An incredible milestone for the project and a...

Exciting news! We’ve been diving into a brand-new project and couldn’t be more thrilled. Our team is bringing fresh energy as initial...

Our talented Part 1 Ruby is finishing up her first year of master’s at the LSA—and we couldn’t be more impressed with the work she’s...

Our Director Paul Ruff was at UKREIIF last month, joining the conversation at “6000 Reasons to Build: What Supporters Really Think” -...

Meet Monty- the newest (and furriest) member of our RUFF team! Holding down the role of office hoover and morale booster! Back to News