Business Details
Your Trusted RIBA Chartered Architects in Ringwood
We are a RIBA Chartered architectural practice based in Ringwood, Hampshire with over three decades of experience delivering thoughtful, client-focused design. Our team blends creativity with technical expertise to craft bespoke solutions that respond sensitively to each site and brief. Every project is overseen by a director or senior architect to ensure quality and consistency from concept to completion. By combining traditional techniques with advanced 3D modelling and BIM software, we create spaces that are not only visually compelling but also practical and sustainable. Our collaborative ethos and commitment to understanding client aspirations have earned us a strong reputation and a high level of repeat business.We work across residential, commercial, education, and heritage sectors, specialising in conservation, sustainable design, and complex planning challenges. Our value lies in our ability to understand and exploit a site's constraints and opportunities, delivering designs that exceed expectations. We maintain excellent communication through digital tools and 3D models accessible to clients in real time. Our practice is built on knowledge, respect, and collaboration, with a focus on creating lasting value for clients, communities, and the built environment.
Services
Architectural Design
Conservation
BIM Modelling
Sustainability
CDM Compliance
Planning Applications
Project Management
Heritage Projects
Residential Extensions
Commercial Developments
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience across residential, commercial, and heritage sectors
- Our director-led approach ensures quality and consistency from concept to completion
- We utilise advanced BIM software for 3D modelling and real-time client collaboration
- Our collaborative ethos has earned a high level of repeat business from satisfied clients
- We specialise in complex planning challenges within sensitive natural and historic settings
Associations and certifications
- RIBA Chartered
What people say
Experienced, attentive and knowledgeable
Director led approach
First-rate architectural services
Pragmatic and professional
High-quality design
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design service combines creativity with technical expertise to deliver bespoke solutions tailored to each client's needs. We specialise in new builds, retrofits, and adaptive reuse projects across residential, commercial, and heritage sectors. Using advanced BIM software and traditional techniques, we create functional, sustainable spaces that respond sensitively to their context while exceeding client expectations.
Conservation
We specialise in conservation work within historic settings including Conservation Areas and near Listed Buildings. Our approach combines in-depth research with best conservation practices, working closely with heritage consultants when required. We prepare detailed Heritage Statements and navigate complex planning requirements to preserve architectural integrity while meeting modern needs within sensitive natural environments like SSSIs and National Parks.
BIM Modelling
Our BIM modelling service utilises Autodesk Revit and collaborative workflows to enhance project outcomes. We create detailed 3D models from concept stages to improve design coordination, resolve construction issues early, and provide clear visual communication. This technology enables real-time client collaboration through accessible digital models viewed on various devices during meetings and presentations.
Sustainability
We adopt a fabric-first approach to sustainability, optimising design for energy efficiency through passive solutions. Our service includes SAP assessments, environmental policy guidance, and integration of BRE sustainability standards. We work closely with clients to balance environmental considerations with budget constraints, creating sustainable buildings that meet both regulatory requirements and long-term operational needs.
Project Management
Our project management service covers all stages from initial concept to final delivery. We coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage planning approvals, and ensure compliance with CDM regulations. With director oversight throughout, we maintain quality control while adapting to changing requirements, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest architectural standards.
People
Stephen Johnson
Director
Stephen Johnson leads architectural projects with over three decades of experience in client-focused design. He ensures quality through director oversight and promotes collaborative working relationships that have earned the practice a strong reputation for delivering bespoke solutions tailored to each site's unique characteristics.
James Green
Director
James Green directs architectural projects with expertise in complex planning challenges and heritage conservation. He combines traditional design techniques with advanced BIM technology to deliver innovative solutions that balance modern requirements with historical context, maintaining the practice's commitment to contextual sensitivity.
Lisa Summer
Director
Lisa Summer oversees architectural projects with a focus on sustainable design and environmental responsibility. She leads the practice's approach to energy-efficient buildings and ecological considerations, ensuring projects meet both regulatory standards and client aspirations through a fabric-first sustainability strategy.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We offer comprehensive architectural services including concept design, planning applications, technical detailing, project management, and delivery. Specialisms include conservation, BIM modelling, sustainability, and CDM compliance across residential, commercial, education, and heritage sectors.
How do you approach heritage conservation projects?
Our heritage conservation approach combines thorough research with best practices, preparing detailed Heritage Statements when needed. We work closely with specialist consultants to preserve architectural integrity while meeting modern requirements within historic and environmentally sensitive settings.
What experience do you have with complex planning challenges?
With over 35 years' experience, we specialise in complex planning challenges including projects within Conservation Areas, near Listed Buildings, and in sensitive natural environments like SSSIs and National Parks, achieving successful planning approvals.
How do you use BIM technology in your projects?
We use Autodesk Revit and BIM Level 2 standards throughout the design process. Our 3D models enable early concept testing, improved coordination, and real-time client collaboration through accessible digital models viewed on various devices during meetings.
What sustainability principles guide your designs?
We adopt a fabric-first approach to sustainability, optimising design for energy efficiency through passive solutions. This includes SAP assessments, environmental policy guidance, and integration of BRE sustainability standards to create buildings that meet both regulatory requirements and long-term operational needs.
