Understanding the site and its context is key to every project we undertake.  Context is a key driver in our design, and we appreciate it fully at every level of the design process.

Every site has its own story.  That might be its history, the limits on access, or the geotechnical conditions beneath it.  Each of these shapes what can be built and how, so we consider them from the very start rather than treating them as afterthoughts.

This understanding is especially important when we are dealing with basements, listed buildings and sites with complex requirements.  In these situations, getting to grips with the existing conditions early helps us develop solutions that respond properly to the site.

We are increasingly using 3D point cloud surveys to capture site-specific data, as well as incidental data from the area surrounding the site.  This gives us a detailed picture of the conditions we are designing for, and it means every project is treated with a bespoke, contextual approach.