Business Details
33 Years
experience
Sustainable Architects for Historic & Environmental Projects
CSK Architects is a forward-thinking architectural practice dedicated to integrating exceptional design with environmental sustainability. With over three decades of experience, we specialise in creating contemporary buildings within historically significant contexts, including Grade I, II, and II* listed structures, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and Green Belt sites. Our holistic approach examines every stage of a building's lifecycle, prioritising embodied carbon, operational energy, and material systems.We offer in-house interior design services, ensuring a cohesive vision from concept to completion. Our research-led innovation focuses on sustainable materials, including bio-renewable and carbon-negative options, supported by our CSK RECLAIM initiative, which sources reclaimed materials for circular economy construction. We maintain strong relationships with consultants and contractors to deliver high-quality projects within budget and programme.
Services
Retrofit at Home
Retrofit at Work
New Building Lifecycles
CSK RECLAIM
Conservation Projects
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in contemporary architecture for historic sites.
- Our in-house research team develops carbon-negative construction materials.
- We pioneered the CSK RECLAIM initiative for circular economy construction.
- We hold expertise in listed building consents and Green Belt developments.
- Our projects combine sensory design with rigorous environmental stewardship.
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
- AJ House of the Year
- Wood Awards
- AIA Architecture + Sustainable Future Award
What people say
Groundbreaking Cork House
Transformative listed building work
Circular economy leadership
Sensory environments
Research-led approach
Services
Retrofit at Home
We deliver deep retrofits and sensitive renovations for historic homes, balancing modern functionality with preservation. Our approach enhances the building's story through material and form choices. Projects achieve energy efficiency while maintaining historical integrity.
Retrofit at Work
We undertake complex retrofits for educational institutions and businesses managing historic properties. Our expertise includes listed building consents and adaptive reuse strategies. We ensure compliance with heritage regulations while modernising facilities.
New Building Lifecycles
We design new buildings using materials that consider full lifecycle impacts. Our approach integrates with natural ecosystems and prioritises disassembly potential. Projects incorporate renewable materials and carbon-negative construction methods.
CSK RECLAIM
Our initiative sources and repurposes reclaimed materials for construction projects. We work with industry networks to find salvaged components, reducing waste while creating unique architectural spaces that celebrate material history.
Conservation Projects
We specialise in Grade I-III listed buildings and developments in protected landscapes. Our work navigates complex planning requirements while preserving architectural heritage. We implement modern sustainability standards within traditional contexts.
People
Matthew Barnett Howland
Research Lead
Leading our R&D arm, Matthew investigates bio-renewable materials and carbon-negative construction methods. He directs the Cork House project and hemp-based building innovations for sustainable agricultural developments.
Dido Milne
Director
Chairing the 2023 RIBA House of the Year Award, Dido brings expertise in contemporary residential design. She oversees projects that balance modern aesthetics with environmental responsibility across diverse geographical contexts.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in sustainable architecture for historic sites, including retrofits, conservation projects, and new builds using reclaimed materials.
Do you work outside the UK?
While based in Eton, we've completed projects in Sri Lanka and collaborate internationally on material research initiatives.
How do you incorporate sustainability into projects?
We use lifecycle analysis, reclaimed materials through CSK RECLAIM, and develop carbon-negative construction methods in our research partnerships.
Can you handle listed building projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience with Grade I, II, and II* listed buildings and complex heritage consents.
What awards have you won?
Our work includes RIBA Stirling Prize shortlisting, Wood Awards Gold, and AIA Sustainable Future recognition for innovative sustainable design.
How do you approach material selection?
We prioritise reclaimed materials through CSK RECLAIM and develop bio-renewable options like hemp-based construction materials for circular economy projects.
