As the UK’s leading architects for sustainable buildings, we design with an energy and commitment that changes lives for the better, by creating places and spaces that have a positive impact on the people who use them, and on the immediate and wider environment.
Our remit is broad and always exciting. Whether we are working on a private residence or a factory, a hospice or a school or university, we know we are influencing people’s lives and that the buildings we design will be used for many years to come. It’s our conviction that we should push at boundaries, that there is a better way. It’s our intention that clients are liberated and empowered by the process of working with us and by the buildings we deliver for them.
Wherever possible, we carry out a period of thorough consultation, an immersion into the issues and needs of everyone who will occupy the building. We involve them in the process of describing their ambition and developing a plan that is informed by everyone’s contributions. This ensures we deliver the building they have a right to, a place they will be proud of.
We love what we do - the profound sense of engagement that comes with each new project, the union of great design and credible sustainability, the pleasure we can bring, and the ripple effect each completed building has on society.
We believe in sharing knowledge and experience, and enjoy the positive impact we can achieve by providing specialist consultancy advice to other architects, engineers, clients and contractors.
An Architect since 1987, Jonathan became a director of Architype in 1989, established the Hereford office in 1996, and became overall Managing Director in 2015. With a life-long commitment to design and sustainability, Jonathan has led the development of Architype’s innovative approach to sustainable design.
Ben has been part of the senior management team at Architype since 2008 and was made Director of the London office in 2015. Ben is passionate about sustainable architecture and is keen to enthuse clients about the benefits of Passivhaus, natural materials, reducing embodied carbon and Soft Landings.
Steve is an Associate in the London office with 16 years experience in architectural practice. Professionally, he has primarily been based in London but with spells working in Sydney and Cornwall. Steve has worked on a range of building types and scales from large commercial developments to sensitive refurbishment works and new build housing.
Christian has a passion for low carbon design, and is qualified as both an Architect and Chartered Engineer (with CIBSE). Christian has worked for Architype since 2004, bringing his low carbon expertise, detailing knowledge and BIM skills to a wide range of projects.
Eleni is the London Office Practice Manager with ten years experience of working at Architype, originally joining as an Administrative Assistant in 2004, following her ambition of being in a more creative environment away from hotel property management.
As part of the Business Development and Marketing team, Jess is responsible for the initiating and maintaining Architype’s marketing and PR activities.
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