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Our Services


Architecture

We offer full architectural services in line with RIBA standards, working from concept through to delivery. Alongside new builds, we specialise in restoring and retrofitting spaces that utilise existing resources and minimise waste. Our multidisciplinary approach draws on expertise within the Useful Simple Trust, allowing us to work as a fully integrated team or with external consultants.

Bridges & Public Realm

Our award-winning bridge designs demonstrate the elegance and efficiency of a low carbon, kit-of-parts approach, both for new and refurbished schemes. We strive for wholly inclusive and safe connections while ensuring resilience to changing climate and social needs.

Masterplanning

Specialising in education campuses and commercial estates, we create strategic, cost-effective masterplanning schemes that are adaptable and regenerative.

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Our Approach


We are committed to our clients, listening and delivering, with care and expertise in environmental responsibility, social value, and quality – all balanced with budget and risk.

We design lean, adaptable, and resilient solutions that make a positive impact. By prioritising material reuse and reducing excess, we cut carbon emissions and cost, delivering long-term savings and minimising waste. Our regenerative design approach supports ecological networks, integrating biophilic principles.

We Are Multidisciplinary

We are part of the Useful Simple Trust, an award-winning group of professional design and consultancy practices made up of; Useful Studio, Expedition Engineering, and Useful Projects.

The Trust is committed to leadership on climate action through our projects and the way we operate our business. In line with best practice, we have calculated our corporate carbon footprint, set official science-based targets, and developed a Climate Transition Action Plan.


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Read our latest Impact Report here