Overview: Corbett Close is a collection of 11 affordable family homes on the edge of the Green Belt, proposed as part of a trio of developments along Fairchildes Avenue. Our four-storey pavilion orientates itself to views of both the stunning natural setting, and the new green corridor linking the three development sites. A collective vision links our series of proposals, stitching together the street offering a striking, contemporary typology that subtly references the existing built vernacular of New Addington Croydon. Community Impact & Value: An efficient building footprint maximises the landscaping and amenity for the benefit of the residents and the existing local community. Breaking centrally, the volume expresses the position of the stairwell, visually lifting the building. The core is carved, creating space for an open stairwell introducing light from multiple orientations giving a sense of expansiveness with layered views between interconnected volumes. Technical Insights & Challenges: A stepped brick profile creates interest and texture that rises up the building and wraps around to emphasise a corner entrance. The refined material palette includes a brick selection that compliments those of the adjacent sites. These materials origionate from a local quarry that operates the only hand fired kiln in the UK, helping to reduce the carbon footprint of the development and grounding the textured articulation. Key Achievements: Our landscape strategy implements sustainable drainage and planting of new indigenous species with a view to improving local biodiversity and animal habitats. The sensitivity to the edge of greenbelt setting allows these additions to positively contribute to the activity along the green corridor. Improving access routes and reactivating the bridleway bordering the site promotes connectivity and community access. CORBETT CLOSE Client: Brick By Brick Ltd Value: Confidential Status: Planning Overview: Corbett Close is a collection of 11 affordable family homes on the edge of the Green Belt, proposed as part of a trio of developments along Fairchildes Avenue. Our four-storey pavilion orientates itself to views of both the stunning natural setting, and the new green corridor linking the three development sites. A collective vision links our series of proposals, stitching together the street offering a striking, contemporary typology that subtly references the existing built vernacular of New Addington Croydon. Community Impact & Value: An efficient building footprint maximises the landscaping and amenity for the benefit of the residents and the existing local community. Breaking centrally, the volume expresses the position of the stairwell, visually lifting the building. The core is carved, creating space for an open stairwell introducing light from multiple orientations giving a sense of expansiveness with layered views between interconnected volumes. Technical Insights & Challenges: A stepped brick profile creates interest and texture that rises up the building and wraps around to emphasise a corner entrance. The refined material palette includes a brick selection that compliments those of the adjacent sites. These materials origionate from a local quarry that operates the only hand fired kiln in the UK, helping to reduce the carbon footprint of the development and grounding the textured articulation. Key Achievements: Our landscape strategy implements sustainable drainage and planting of new indigenous species with a view to improving local biodiversity and animal habitats. The sensitivity to the edge of greenbelt setting allows these additions to positively contribute to the activity along the green corridor. Improving access routes and reactivating the bridleway bordering the site promotes connectivity and community access.

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.

Overview: The full 24,000 sqft gallery refurbishment and system upgrade saw the 8-week ‘dark period’ between scheduled shows fully utilised. Our directly appointed multi-disciplinary team delivered within this Grade II listed building, ahead of the widely acclaimed David Chipperfield’s Lee Krasner retrospective opening. Community Impact & Value: The project holistically reviewed the original gallery fabric and mechanical services. Innovatively reviving key design aspects created within the retained shell. A 21st century world leading gallery space formed, now able to host acclaimed international exhibitions, showing the world’s highest value and valued artworks. Technical Insights & Challenges: Addressing accessibility was critical. Newly located, increased lift capacity and navigation routes that align with the main staircase distribution to the upper Level 4 gallery ensure additional mobility and visibility requirements are inclusive. Display walls, lighting and flooring were also creatively adjusted throughout the space, enhancing the visual experience and wayfinding for all. Centrally located in the wider listed arts centre and residential Barbican Estate, a sensitive approach to both re-use and enhancement of the existing fabric was proposed to City of London Planners and Conservation Officers. As conservation architects, previously delivering the new Beech Street Cinemas at Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, we understood the key critical approach needed to work within the statutory approval processes. Intentional use was made of existing fabric for a full system upgrade from pneumatic controls to an energy efficient electrical control system along with full AHU equipment. Key Achievements: Due to the uniquely challenging development window, we provided an extremely agile and flexible service. Clear identification of tasks and outputs generated key principles and marker stage commissioning, compressing 3 months of critical work into the short programme. BARBICAN ART GALLERY Client: Barbican Centre Value: 650K Status: Completed - Awards: NLA Retrofit Award Conservation and Retrofit Category - Nomination Overview: The full 24,000 sqft gallery refurbishment and system upgrade saw the 8-week ‘dark period’ between scheduled shows fully utilised. Our directly appointed multi-disciplinary team delivered within this Grade II listed building, ahead of the widely acclaimed David Chipperfield’s Lee Krasner retrospective opening. Community Impact & Value: The project holistically reviewed the original gallery fabric and mechanical services. Innovatively reviving key design aspects created within the retained shell. A 21st century world leading gallery space formed, now able to host acclaimed international exhibitions, showing the world’s highest value and valued artworks. Technical Insights & Challenges: Addressing accessibility was critical. Newly located, increased lift capacity and navigation routes that align with the main staircase distribution to the upper Level 4 gallery ensure additional mobility and visibility requirements are inclusive. Display walls, lighting and flooring were also creatively adjusted throughout the space, enhancing the visual experience and wayfinding for all. Centrally located in the wider listed arts centre and residential Barbican Estate, a sensitive approach to both re-use and enhancement of the existing fabric was proposed to City of London Planners and Conservation Officers. As conservation architects, previously delivering the new Beech Street Cinemas at Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, we understood the key critical approach needed to work within the statutory approval processes. Intentional use was made of existing fabric for a full system upgrade from pneumatic controls to an energy efficient electrical control system along with full AHU equipment. Key Achievements: Due to the uniquely challenging development window, we provided an extremely agile and flexible service. Clear identification of tasks and outputs generated key principles and marker stage commissioning, compressing 3 months of critical work into the short programme.

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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About RUFF Services The Team Awards Clients Vacancies Awards 2025 Guildford Design Award - Winner of Winners - Guildford Plaza Guildford Design Awards - Multiple Housing - 30 Homes and Over (Winner) – Guildford Plaza Guildford Design Awards - Regeneration Project (Winner) – Guildford Plaza Guildford Design Awards - Public Realm (Highly Commended) – Guildford Plaza 2024 British Construction Industry Awards - Residential Project of the Year (Finalist) - Lion Green Road British Construction Industry Awards - Placemaking Project of the Year (Finalist) - Lion Green Road British Home Awards - Director Paul Ruff Judging 2023 AJ Architecture Award - Housing Project of The Year (£20 million and over) (Winner) - Lion Green Road British Homes Award 2023 - Development of the Year (Over 100 Homes) (Winner) - Lion Green Road British Homes Award 2023 - Apartment Development of The Year (Winner) - Lion Green Road British Homes Award 2023 - Affordable Housing - (Finalist) - Lion Green Irish Construction Industry Awards 2023 - Contractor International Project of the Year (Winner) - Lion Green Road New London Awards 2023 - Housing (Finalist) - Lion Green Road Building Awards 2023 - Project of the Year (Finalist) - Lion Green Road Inside Housing Development Awards 2023 - Affordable Housing Development (Finalist) - New Road Triangle NLA Housing Londoners: Innovation in Delivery and Design - Case Study - Lion Green Road Civic Trust Awards - Regional Award Shortlisting - Lion Green Road 2022 NLA Dont Move, Improve: Urban Oasis category (Winner) - Church Road Dezeen Awards: Emerging Architectural Studio (Shortlist) Dezeen Awards: Urban House category (Longlist) - Church Road AJ Retrofit Award (Finalist) - Church Road AJ Retrofit Award 2022 (Finalist) - Barbican Cinema 1 2021 NLA Retrofit Award - Conservation and Retrofit category (Finalist) - Barbican Art Gallery 2020 NLA Don't Move Improve Award 2020 (Finalist) - Wetherhill 2019 Oxford Preservation Trust Award (Winner) - Dora Carr Close Civic Trust Award (Finalist) - Dora Carr Close Housing Design Awards (Finalist) - Dora Carr Close RIBA Regional (South) Award (Finalist) - Dora Carr Close 2018 BD Awards: BD Young Architect of The Year AR Future Projects Award - East Street AR Future Projects Award - Mcleod Road 2017 RIBA Rising Start Award AJ Retrofit Award (Finalist) - 106 St Margarets

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.

Overview: Achieving a total of 301 units across 13 levels at Phase 1, this student accommodation project on Beresford Street sits on a 0.95HA site, becoming a crucial part of the Woolwich townscape. The scheme boasts 9,537sqm of amenity and accommodation, covering both cluster and studio unit types. Phase 2 delivers an additional 120 units, significantly enhancing the overall offer to residents. Community Impact & Value: The design provides improved active frontages to Beresford Street while respecting nearby heritage assets. Set back levels help to break up the building's massing and reduce the visual dominance of its height. A combination of external and internal amenity provisions promote social connection and student well-being. Technical Insights & Challenges: Co-ordination with specialist subcontractors has allowed for detailed articulation across the scheme, namely the chamfered brick detailing to the window reveals and carefully chosen material palette. The sensitive context adjacent to a conservation area required ongoing collaboration with the local authority planning department, to deliver a contextually relevant yet innovative building. Ongoing focus on landscaping design has been key in supporting and increasing local biodiversity. Key Achievements: Located prominently on Beresford Street, the scheme forms an integral part of the wider Woolwich Arsenal master plan. It is currently on site in line with the construction programme, with occupation due in 2026. BERESFORD STREET Client: Hurlington Capital & QIP Value: PH 1: 30.9 m, PH 2: 15.6 m Status: Construction Overview: Achieving a total of 301 units across 13 levels at Phase 1, this student accommodation project on Beresford Street sits on a 0.95HA site, becoming a crucial part of the Woolwich townscape. The scheme boasts 9,537sqm of amenity and accommodation, covering both cluster and studio unit types. Phase 2 delivers an additional 120 units, significantly enhancing the overall offer to residents. Community Impact & Value: The design provides improved active frontages to Beresford Street while respecting nearby heritage assets. Set back levels help to break up the building's massing and reduce the visual dominance of its height. A combination of external and internal amenity provisions promote social connection and student well-being. Technical Insights & Challenges: Co-ordination with specialist subcontractors has allowed for detailed articulation across the scheme, namely the chamfered brick detailing to the window reveals and carefully chosen material palette. The sensitive context adjacent to a conservation area required ongoing collaboration with the local authority planning department, to deliver a contextually relevant yet innovative building. Ongoing focus on landscaping design has been key in supporting and increasing local biodiversity. Key Achievements: Located prominently on Beresford Street, the scheme forms an integral part of the wider Woolwich Arsenal master plan. It is currently on site in line with the construction programme, with occupation due in 2026.