Overview: Our mixed-tenure scheme provides 19 terrace houses forming part of a wider three-site development of over 100 much needed family homes. These are bolstered by supporting new uses including a sports centre, vibrant cafe, local business units and vital healthcare services. The masterplan established new streets responding to the mansion block and community centre completed during Phase 1. Community Impact & Value: Driving our clients’ ambitions for creating high quality social housing, this detailed design and construction phase focuses on three and four-bedroom family homes. At the heart of the interlinked schemes are the two new Community Centres and office for Emmaus, a charity providing job opportunities and training for the homeless and vulnerable members of society. Technical Insights & Challenges: Slimline coping profiles distinguish different housing types while bringing an element of playfulness referencing the historic Oxford skyline. The distinctive slate roofs sit above calm, rhythmic elevation of textured brick and punched apertures. The slatted timber volume creates a hard-working porch that conceals storage, providing privacy and a sense of arrival. Importantly, it also adds a delicate layering to the facades at eye level, lending warmth and homeliness. Modern, modular, hybrid SIPs construction facilitated an increased speed in delivery and reduction of on-site waste. Our sustainability principles also informed our landscape strategy. New opportunities for active travel are incorporated alongside a series of new ponds forming part of a wider network of Sustainable Urban Drainage with increasing biodiversity. Key Achievements: The scheme is used as a benchmark for the JV partner Oxford City Council, in delivering contextual high quality new social housing. The rehousing of families on the housing waiting list saw over 600 applicants per property, balancing need with a desire to live in well planned and beautiful affordable building. DORA CARR CLOSE Client: Greensquare Value: 3 million Status: Completed - Awards: Oxford Preservation Trust Award 2019 New Building - Winner Civic Trust Award 2019 - Nomination Housing Design Awards 2019- Nomination RIBA Regional (South) Award - Nomination Overview: Our mixed-tenure scheme provides 19 terrace houses forming part of a wider three-site development of over 100 much needed family homes. These are bolstered by supporting new uses including a sports centre, vibrant cafe, local business units and vital healthcare services. The masterplan established new streets responding to the mansion block and community centre completed during Phase 1. Community Impact & Value: Driving our clients’ ambitions for creating high quality social housing, this detailed design and construction phase focuses on three and four-bedroom family homes. At the heart of the interlinked schemes are the two new Community Centres and office for Emmaus, a charity providing job opportunities and training for the homeless and vulnerable members of society. Technical Insights & Challenges: Slimline coping profiles distinguish different housing types while bringing an element of playfulness referencing the historic Oxford skyline. The distinctive slate roofs sit above calm, rhythmic elevation of textured brick and punched apertures. The slatted timber volume creates a hard-working porch that conceals storage, providing privacy and a sense of arrival. Importantly, it also adds a delicate layering to the facades at eye level, lending warmth and homeliness. Modern, modular, hybrid SIPs construction facilitated an increased speed in delivery and reduction of on-site waste. Our sustainability principles also informed our landscape strategy. New opportunities for active travel are incorporated alongside a series of new ponds forming part of a wider network of Sustainable Urban Drainage with increasing biodiversity. Key Achievements: The scheme is used as a benchmark for the JV partner Oxford City Council, in delivering contextual high quality new social housing. The rehousing of families on the housing waiting list saw over 600 applicants per property, balancing need with a desire to live in well planned and beautiful affordable building.

About RUFF Services The Team Awards Clients Vacancies The Senior Team DIRECTOR Paul Ruff In 2014, Paul formed RUFFARCHITECTS ; a practice with a simple ambition to design and deliver residential, cultural and commercial architecture that makes a difference. For almost a decade they have done exactly that. Building on his extensive portfolio of leading both large scale, complex mixed-use schemes as well as intimate, bespoke projects. Paul has since honed a careful approach founded on a sensitivity, resourcefulness and responsiveness to client needs. From the intricate refurbishment of The Barbican Centre, to the challenging construction of London Olympic Athletes’ Village, Paul’s ethos of craft and collaboration from concept design through to delivery is always evident. Paul has crafted an ethos of agility and nimbleness, reflecting differing skills each project requires, fostering within the wider team an innovative and accountable approach. Prior to establishing RUFFARCHITECTS , Paul worked for Stirling Prize Winner, Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, and at the award- winning Ian Ritchie Architects on major national and international schemes. As an extension of this work, Paul is an invited lecturer and critic at Oxford Brookes University and guest critic at Central Saint Martins’ architecture faculty. ASSOCIATE Teodora Petrova Teodora joined RUFFARCHITECTS from PTE, bringing with her a broad and detailed knowledge of all types and scales of multi-residential schemes. Her focus is on ensuring site viabilities can create beautiful, deliverable masterplans and housing typologies. As Associate, Teodora oversees all early-stage design in the studio, coupled with delivering some of our largest residential projects, including consistent notable projects over 18m. She chairs peer design reviews at each RIBA stage, which include buildability and sustainability checklists based on our studios key values of innovative, sustainable, and accountable design. Teodora's in-depth experience provides the perfect basis for initiatives and lessons learnt at all stages to be incorporated into deliverable design development. Alongside her extensive residential portfolio Teodora’s passion is community based and cultural projects and she has led the design on a number of our key repeat client commissions. RUFFARCHITECTS experience in sensitive sites, ranging from listed buildings, conservation areas and areas of outstanding natural beauty provide a wide range of considerations to be carefully integrated into each emerging scheme design.

About RUFF Services The Team Awards Clients Vacancies About Us Founded in 2014 by Paul Ruff, the collaborative studio is engaged in ongoing partnerships with private clients, councils, cultural institutions, developers, and designers. For us, through architecture, we can contribute to a brighter and more sustainable future. With any given context, typology, budget, or complexity, our considered and analytical process aims to arrive at beauty, supported by sound technical solutions and efficient means. From concept to completion, we create carefully crafted architecture that seeks to inspire people and place; whether prestigious mixed-use masterplans or intimate projects capturing the intricacies of everyday domestic life. We believe that meaningful design is the result of open conversation. Our studio is home to a tight-knit group of accomplished, agile designers. Our collective track record of experience enables us to confidently lead with creativity, candour and care - both newer and established clients towards realising their vision. We have fostered an appreciation for the uniqueness of every context; helping shape enduring places wherever we work. With offices in London and Exeter, we are skilled in handling the complexity of the city, as well as regional nuances beyond the capital. Our teams boast a unique blend of specialisms that are design focused and technically adept. This diversity of thought and talent is our foundation and catalyst in creating projects where every detail is designed to last and adapt over generations. At RUFFARCHITECTS we believe that our strength lies in the dedication and talent of our team. We understand that our success is a direct reflection of their hard work and commitment. That's why we are proud to support the Living Wage Employer scheme, ensuring that every member of our team is fairly compensated for their invaluable contributions. By promoting a workplace where everyone is respected and rewarded, we continue to build a stronger, more united company—one that thrives on the well-being of its people. Our team also take pride in supporting various charities close to our hearts. These include Cancer Research, Article 25, and the Architect's Benevolent Society.

Services About RUFF Services The Team Awards Clients Vacancies At RUFFARCHITECTS , our diverse range of services and skills are meticulously tailored to meet the unique requirements of each project. We pride ourselves on delivering comprehensive architectural solutions, from initial feasibility studies to the creation of bespoke furniture, artwork, and installations. Our offerings include: Full Architectural Services We provide end-to-end architectural services, ensuring every detail of your project is managed with precision and creativity. Our comprehensive approach covers all phases of design and construction, from initial concept through to completion. Feasibility Studies Our team conducts detailed feasibility studies to assess the viability of your project. We will analyse various factors, including site conditions, budget constraints, and regulatory requirements, to provide you with informed recommendations and strategies. Conceptual & Technical Support We offer robust conceptual and technical support to bring your vision to life. Whether it's developing innovative design concepts or ensuring technical accuracy, our expertise ensures your project is executed flawlessly. Project Management & Site Supervision Effective project management and site supervision are crucial to the success of any project. Our experienced team ensures that every aspect of the project is meticulously managed, from scheduling and budgeting to quality control and compliance. Strategic Portfolio Management Our strategic portfolio management services help clients optimise their property portfolios. We provide tailored advice and solutions to enhance the value and performance of your assets. Conservation Advice As a practice registered on the RIBA Conservation Register and accredited on the Conservation Register, we offer expert conservation advice. Our team is passionate in preserving and enhancing the historical and architectural significance of heritage buildings. Passivhaus Design We are committed to sustainable design and offer Passivhaus design services to create energy-efficient buildings. Our Passivhaus-certified professionals ensure your project meets the highest standards of thermal comfort and energy efficiency. Bespoke Furniture, Artwork & Installations Our creative team designs and crafts unique furniture, artwork, and installations tailored to your specific needs and aesthetic preferences. These bespoke creations add a distinctive touch to your space. Commitment to Excellence and Safety We are proud to be committed to the Living Wage Foundation, ensuring fair wages for all our employees. Additionally, our membership with RoSPA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) underscores our dedication to prioritising health and safety, protecting our workforce, and ensuring regulatory compliance. At RUFFARCHITECTS , we cater each individual package of services to suit the needs of our clients, providing a personalised approach that ensures the highest standards of design, functionality, and safety. Whether you're embarking on a new build, a renovation, or a conservation project, our team is here to support you every step of the way.

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Overview: RUFFARCHITECTS are collaborating with masterplan architects PRP as part of Pinnacle’s Haringey Development Vehicle tender. The initiative outlines a 20-year strategy delivering significant regeneration and growth across the borough, supported by £2bn of investment. Community Impact & Value: The proposals aim to revitalise Tottenham’s Northumberland Park area, which has been strongly shaped by the aftermath of the 2011 riots. By delivering much-needed housing and neighbourhood improvements, the scheme seeks to foster stability, opportunity, and long-term social value within the community. Technical Insights & Challenges: The tender involves working across a variety of scales, from individual site interventions to the delivery of large-scale masterplan strategies. This presents complexities in coordinating infrastructure, public realm, and community facilities to ensure a cohesive and sustainable urban environment. Key Achievments: The vision sets out the delivery of over 4,500 new homes, forming a cornerstone of wider borough regeneration. Through strong partnership working and strategic planning, the proposals position Northumberland Park as a catalyst for economic and social renewal in Haringey. HARINGEY MASTERPLAN Client: Pinnacle Group Value: Confidential Status: Concept Overview: RUFFARCHITECTS are collaborating with masterplan architects PRP as part of Pinnacle’s Haringey Development Vehicle tender. The initiative outlines a 20-year strategy delivering significant regeneration and growth across the borough, supported by £2bn of investment. Community Impact & Value: The proposals aim to revitalise Tottenham’s Northumberland Park area, which has been strongly shaped by the aftermath of the 2011 riots. By delivering much-needed housing and neighbourhood improvements, the scheme seeks to foster stability, opportunity, and long-term social value within the community. Technical Insights & Challenges: The tender involves working across a variety of scales, from individual site interventions to the delivery of large-scale masterplan strategies. This presents complexities in coordinating infrastructure, public realm, and community facilities to ensure a cohesive and sustainable urban environment. Key Achievments: The vision sets out the delivery of over 4,500 new homes, forming a cornerstone of wider borough regeneration. Through strong partnership working and strategic planning, the proposals position Northumberland Park as a catalyst for economic and social renewal in Haringey.

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