CULTURE
Our studio culture reflects the work we do.
We work closely across disciplines, sharing ideas early and often. Architecture and interiors are not separate conversations here. Neither are design and delivery.
There is a strong emphasis on learning through doing. Exposure to real projects, real decisions and real responsibility.
We support growth, but we also expect contribution.
If you’re here, you’re part of the work. Not adjacent to it.
If you're here, you're part of the work. Not adjacent to it.
ETHOS
We see every project as a system, not a standalone object.
Clients, consultants, contractors, market forces. Each plays a role.
Our job is to bring those parts into alignment.
This is where our value sits. Not in adding more, but in making things work together with clarity.
We are not interested in overcomplicating design. We are interested in resolving it.
Good projects are not forced. They are understood.
Good projects are not forced. They are understood.
the vibe
Our studio is built around a very specific idea.
We don’t design in isolation. We operate within the realities of development, construction and market demand, bringing those forces together into something clear and resolved.
Our work sits at the intersection of design, feasibility and outcome. Not one at the expense of the other.
We are highly specialised in mixed-use, apartments and hotels. That focus gives us a deeper understanding of how these projects succeed, and the confidence to make decisions that matter.
We design buildings people want.
And we design them to happen.
We design buildings people want. And we design them to happen.
OUR TEAM IS CAPABLE, EXPERIENCED AND SCALED TO SUIT ANY TASK
Our Team
To be the studio developers come to when the project matters.
Not because we are everything to everyone, but because we are clear in what we do and how we do it.
We aim to lead within our sector.
To stay relevant.
To understand what people want before it becomes obvious.And to continue shaping projects that perform in the market and endure beyond it.
We believe good design is not just how something looks.
It is how it works. How it’s built. How it’s received.
A project only succeeds when all of these align.
We start with people. How they live, what they value, what they expect.
From there, we shape the building. Not the other way around.
Design is not applied at the end. It drives every decision from the beginning.
We are defined by a few things we take seriously.
Specialisation
We focus on what we do best. Depth over breadth.
Relevance
We stay close to the market. What people want is always shifting, so we stay ahead of it.
Quality
Not as a statement, but as a standard across everything we do.
Collaboration
We believe better outcomes come from shared thinking. Internally and externally.These are not ideas we talk about.
They shape how we work every day.We design for the market as it is, not as we assume it to be.
Buyer expectations shift. Lifestyle changes. Standards evolve.
We stay close to that movement.
Through ongoing research, observation and experience, we understand what people value and how that translates into built form.
Relevance is not about following trends.
It’s about knowing what matters, and designing accordingly.You are the culture.
Studio culture is important and the vibrancy depends on our team being together.
Our studio is also very dynamic and as team, sharing work, this can only be done in the studio.
We do not offer work from home but we also understand that our staff have lives to.
We can offer flexible working hours (great for kid pick ups!) and those needing that extra bit of time, or early starts!
We think about sustainability in terms of longevity.
Buildings that are designed well, built properly and remain relevant over time.
Reducing rework. Avoiding short-term thinking. Making decisions that hold up beyond the immediate project cycle.
We consider materials, construction methods and performance early, not as an afterthought.
Because the most sustainable outcome is a building that lasts, performs and continues to be valued.
We don’t work on abstract ideas. We value career progression.
Our team works on real projects. Large-scale mixed-use, apartments and hotels that are being actively developed, resolved and delivered.
Projects that need to stack up.
Projects that need to sell.
Projects that need to get built.Our team members are all involved early. Testing ideas. Challenging assumptions. Contributing to decisions that shape the direction of the project.
Responsibility comes quickly here. Not in title, but in expectation.
Work is done alongside directors, clients and consultants. We encourage exposure to how decisions are made, and why they matter.
This is not a studio where you sit on the sidelines.
We want our team grow.
We offer pathways to those who seek to progress their careers.
WE set goals, meet regularly and open doors to allow our team to push forward.
We understand our studio is all people - personal success and studio success are interlinked.....
Our studio has seen numerous graduates through registration.
We actively discuss registration goals with graduates, and when ready, open channels for shared learning. Selected senior team members will act as mentors during this period, reviewing log books, provide test examinations, and assisting with discussions around key registration topics.
We provide some time off for examinations.
We track progression and ensure Graduates have required levels of exposure to make sure they are ready.
We will assign projects suitable for their progression when available.
We provide time with either our in house contracts administrator or external secondments to ensure complete knowledge.
We make sure all graduates go to site as often as practical - everyone needs to see the work they design.
I’m interested in projects that are difficult to resolve.
The ones that don’t quite work yet.
Where the numbers are tight. The design isn’t landing. The path forward isn’t obvious.That’s where the real value of architecture sits.
Anyone can work on a clean project.
What matters is how you respond when it isn’t.
I care about clarity. About making decisions that move things forward. About understanding what the project actually needs, not just what it looks like.
That’s how we work here.
— Nick Symonds
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Work hard for quality outcomes.
Motivated to succeed both individually and for clients.
understands what good design is.
Value quality and exceptional outcomes. Really love multi residential, mixed use and hotels
Good communicators.
Approachable / easy to talk with / good communicators with colleagues / leave the ego at home.
Sees success as a team effort.
Collaborative team player / pushes others to succeed / assists the whole team / understands that we work best as a group