Business Details
We are an international architecture practice with offices in London, Berlin and Bristol. Our name, German for author, reflects our belief that buildings should convey the story of their surrounding area. We combine ambitious vision with pragmatic delivery, carefully balancing client requirements with neighbourhood needs. Our approach centres on the marriage of place, people and profit to achieve successful developments. Working across numerous London boroughs, we have earned industry awards and local endorsements for unlocking complex sites. We maintain a 95% planning success rate through our in-depth awareness of history and visual context.
Our buildings achieve 14% above average site density through efficient organisation and contextual integration. We combine thorough research with innovative design strategies and intelligent construction methods. By embracing new technologies, we build for the long term using sustainable materials and prioritising end-user experience. Our goal is to create responsive architecture that enlivens streetscapes and supports communities. Housing Design Awards CEO David Birkbeck recommends us as fresh blood for urban regeneration. We are RIBA registered and committed to professional integrity across all our projects.
Our buildings achieve 14% above average site density through efficient organisation and contextual integration. We combine thorough research with innovative design strategies and intelligent construction methods. By embracing new technologies, we build for the long term using sustainable materials and prioritising end-user experience. Our goal is to create responsive architecture that enlivens streetscapes and supports communities. Housing Design Awards CEO David Birkbeck recommends us as fresh blood for urban regeneration. We are RIBA registered and committed to professional integrity across all our projects.
Highlights and features
- We achieve 95% planning success through contextual research.
- Our buildings exceed average density by 14% efficiently.
- We integrate passive house and flood design standards.
- Our work earns endorsements from London boroughs and GLA.
- We combine German engineering precision with British planning expertise.
Services
Architecture
Our architecture service delivers contextually responsive buildings that convey the story of their surroundings through rigorous research and innovative design. We balance ambitious vision with pragmatic construction to achieve densities 14% above average while maintaining a 95% planning success rate. Each project integrates sustainable materials and end-user experience to enliven streetscapes and support communities long-term.
Urban Design
Our urban design approach unlocks complex sites by marrying place, people and profit through in-depth historical and visual context analysis. We create responsive streetscapes that enliven neighbourhoods while achieving planning endorsements from local authorities and the Greater London Authority. The service integrates masterplanning principles to deliver cohesive, sustainable urban environments that support thriving communities.
Masterplanning
Our masterplanning service develops large-scale regeneration strategies that balance client aspirations with community needs across multiple London boroughs. We apply rigorous research and innovative design to achieve exemplar development status recognised by planning officers and housing design awards. The process integrates sustainable construction methods and intelligent phasing to deliver long-term value for all stakeholders.
Sustainability
Our sustainability expertise encompasses Passive House certification and flood-resilient design to create buildings that perform efficiently for the long term. We embrace new technologies and sustainable materials to reduce environmental impact while enhancing end-user comfort and wellbeing. This integrated approach ensures our developments meet the highest environmental standards without compromising design quality or density.
Pre-fabrication
Our pre-fabrication service utilises hybrid systems and BIM design to deliver intelligent construction methods that accelerate delivery and ensure quality. We combine German engineering precision with British planning expertise to achieve efficient organisation and integration within existing urban settings. This innovative approach reduces waste, shortens programmes and supports our goal of building pragmatically for long-term performance.
