Practice Overview
Under the direction of Richard Griffiths, the practice has established a leading reputation for the repair and creative adaptation of historic buildings to accommodate new or extended uses, and for the design of new buildings that respond sensitively to their historic context. The practice is especially noted for its approach to the layering of historic buildings, revealing and celebrating the various historic layers, and adding a distinctive new layer to serve present and future needs in a holistic and sustainable manner.
The practice carries out work in all aspects of the historic environment, including the preparation of Condition Surveys, Conservation Plans and Development Plans, and has an excellent record of obtaining grant aid from the Heritage Lottery Fund and other major funders. 25 years’ experience in managing conservation projects, accreditation in architectural conservation (AABC), and certification under ISO9001 and 14001, ensure that the highest of standards of quality, time and cost control are maintained at all times.
Team
Awards
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RIBA South Award for Cairn’s Tower, 2017
Civic Trust Awards Regional Finalist 2016
Brick Awards 2017
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Green Apple Awards Nomination 2005
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RIBA London Award Shortlist 2012
Hackney Design Award 2012
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Civic Trust Award Commendation 2005
RIBA Conservation Commendation 2005
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Building for Life Silver Commendation
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Warwick District Council Design Award 2006
Civic Trust Awards Special Mention 2007
The Wood Awards Highly Commended 2006
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RIBA National Award 2012
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Islington Society Award for Architecture and Conservation
2006
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RFAC Building of the Year Shortlist 2001
Civic Trust Awards Commendation 2002
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RIBA South Award 2007
RICS Awards Project of the Year 2007
Civic Trust Outstanding Centre Vision Award
Best Hotel & Leisure Project Award 2007
RICS South East Best Regeneration Scheme
Mail on Sunday Mixed Use Development
MIPIM Best Hotel and Leisure Project
Oxford Preservation Trust Award 2007
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LB Islington Award for Good Conservation
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RIBA National Award 2002
ADAPT Trust Access Award Shortlist 2002
Civic Trust Awards Commendation 2002
Stone Federation Awards Commendation 2002
Tylers and Bricklayers Special Award 2002
Architectural Ironmongers Guild Award 2003
National Stone Craft Awards Commendation
Landscape Institute 75th Anniversary Award
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Europa Nostra Award 1995
Civic Trust Award 1996
Interpret Britain Award 1995
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RIBA National Award, 2017
RIBA East Award 2017
RIBA East Conservation Award 2017
RIBA East Project Architect of the Year
Award 2017
St Albans Civic Society Award 2010
Hertfordshire Design Awards Special Conservation Award 2018
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RIBA National Award 2012
RIBA London and English Heritage Best Building in a Historic
Context 2012
BDA Awards Best Architectural Achievement
Brick Awards Best Refurbishment Finalist 2011
European Hospitality Awards Hotel of the Year
Tylers & Bricklayers Award Commendation
LPA Historic Building Management Award 2012
LABC Best Commercial Development 2012
RIBA London Conservation Award list 2012
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RIBA National Award 2012
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Civic Trust Award 2018
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Thornton Education Trust – Inspiring Future Generations, 2023 Awards
World Architecture Festival Awards, December 2023
Tower Hamlets Government Property Award
Civic Trust Awards, Shortlisted, November 2023
New London Awards, 2023, Shortlisted
The Building Awards, 2023, Shortlisted
AJ Architecture Awards, 2023, Shortlisted
Brick Awards, 2023, Shortlisted
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Shortlisted RIBA London Award 2022
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Georgian Group Award 2010
Landscape Institute Commendation 2010
Georgian Group Award for the Restoration of a Georgian
Garden or Landscape 2010
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Civic Trust Awards Commendation 1989
Mansell Refurbishment Commendation 1989
London Electricity Energy Efficiency Award 1989