Education

Our collective future lies in the hands of those we are educating now, and our responsibility is to create the optimum physical environments for students, staff, and educational communities to enable exceptional educational outcomes.

We aim to not only realise our educational clients’ aspirations but to exceed them, designing buildings and learning spaces that inspire future leaders, foster creativity, and nurture all aspects of education. Creating positive impact by mentoring and collaborating with students, staff, and communities throughout every stage of our projects is integral to our design approach.

We design sustainable, inclusive learning environments – from nurseries to universities – through adapting existing and historic buildings and creating innovative new spaces. We collaborate with clients in the education sector to create places that celebrate the richness of heritage and educational institution while embracing innovation and progressive pedagogy trends. From centuries-old institutions to contemporary campuses, our work challenges conventions to cultivate academic excellence, social development, and experiential learning.

'The [Radley College] chapel extension is a testament to the power of good design and the role that architecture can play in creating inspiring and functional spaces.'

– RIBA Journal

Radley College Chapel Extension

Full-spectrum expertise

Our expertise spans the full breadth of educational environments – student residential accommodation, teaching and learning spaces, science and research facilities, and administrative buildings. We help clients unlock the full potential of their estates, from modest but impactful refurbishments to estate-wide strategic masterplans.

The restored Hilda Besse Building, University of Oxford

Long-term partnerships

Through long-term creative partnerships and frameworks with leading universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, University College London, University of East Anglia, and Southampton, we deliver phased developments that evolve with each institution’s needs.

With deep respect for historic estates and a sharp focus on future ambitions, we support decarbonisation, sustainability, and strategic maintenance to help our clients meet their goals.