Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Architects in the UK
Stride Treglown, established in 1953, has consistently prioritised a human-centric approach to architecture, combining deep local knowledge with specialist expertise. As one of the UK's largest architectural practices, we deliver verified results through design excellence across 300+ specialists in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and more. Our commitment to sustainability is evidenced by our status as the first large UK architectural practice to achieve B Corp certification. We leverage our nine UK studios to provide insights tailored to regional contexts while maintaining national-scale capabilities. Our technical proficiency is demonstrated through landmark projects such as the UK's largest Passivhaus-certified development.Client feedback mechanisms like our Engage programme ensure continuous improvement, with 95% of clients indicating willingness to recommend us. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate across sectors including education, healthcare, and residential developments, utilising advanced digital design methodologies like BIM. We maintain rigorous quality standards through accreditations and partnerships with organisations such as the RIBA. Our design philosophy balances creativity with practicality, ensuring solutions that are both innovative and deliverable. This combination of heritage, technical excellence, and client-focused innovation positions us as trusted advisors for complex architectural challenges.
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
BIM Consultancy
Design for Manufacture
Details
- Year established: 1953
Highlights and features
- 70 years of architectural expertise across UK sectors
- First large UK architecture firm to achieve B Corp certification
- Technical specialists in Passivhaus and digital design
- Client feedback programme with 95% satisfaction rate
- National practice with locally knowledgeable studios
Associations and certifications
- B Corp
What people say
Technical expertise
Creative designs
Collaborative approach
Sustainable solutions
Timely delivery
Services
Architecture
Our architectural services combine technical excellence with human-centred design principles. We specialise in creating sustainable, context-sensitive buildings across education, healthcare, residential, and commercial sectors. Our approach integrates BIM methodologies and Passivhaus standards to deliver energy-efficient solutions. With expertise in both historic conservation and cutting-edge modular construction, we provide tailored design responses that enhance user experience while meeting strict environmental targets.
Interior Design
Award-winning interior design focused on creating functional, inspiring environments. We prioritise user wellbeing through biophilic design elements and sustainable material choices. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures seamless integration with architectural elements, delivering cohesive solutions for student accommodation, workplace environments, and healthcare facilities. We employ post-occupancy evaluation tools to continually refine our designs based on real user feedback and behavioural patterns.
Landscape Architecture
Comprehensive landscape architecture services that prioritise biodiversity and human interaction. We employ BIM integration and Building with Nature principles to create sustainable external environments. Our expertise spans strategic masterplanning, public realm regeneration, and technical detailing for both urban and rural contexts. We specialise in creating landscapes that evolve positively over time through adaptive management strategies and community engagement processes.
Design for Manufacture
Specialist DfMA consultancy with 18 years' experience optimising offsite construction methods. We provide impartial advice on volumetric modular, panelised systems, and 3D printing technologies. Our expertise covers technical evaluations of construction methodologies, cost-benefit analysis, and supply chain coordination. We implement factory-based quality control systems to ensure precision while maintaining design flexibility for bespoke client requirements across residential and commercial sectors.
BIM Consultancy
End-to-end BIM implementation services aligned with UK Government standards. We provide digital strategy development, information management, and federated modelling solutions. Our team specialises in creating common data environments that enhance collaboration across project stakeholders. We offer technical training and process optimisation to improve project delivery efficiency through digital twin technology and 4D/5D modelling capabilities.
People
Kirsty Street
Regional Director for Bristol
Promoted to Regional Director for Bristol in 2025, Kirsty brings extensive leadership experience to our regional operations. With a focus on strategic growth and client relationships, she oversees multidisciplinary teams delivering complex architectural projects across the South West.
Pierre Wassenaar
RIBA Client Adviser
With 25 years' international experience, Pierre specialises in aligning architectural design with business objectives. As a RIBA Client Adviser, he provides impartial guidance on major projects, leveraging his MBA expertise to ensure strategic value delivery for clients across technology and education sectors.
Cora Kwiatkowski
RIBA Client Adviser
Recognised as a Built Environment Expert by CABE, Cora specialises in higher education and residential projects. She chairs two design review panels and has led multidisciplinary teams on significant national projects, combining strategic vision with technical excellence.
Isabelle Carter
Regional Director, Head of Landscape Architecture
A qualified Building with Nature assessor, Isabelle leads landscape architecture across our regional studios. She specialises in creating biodiverse environments that enhance community wellbeing, with particular expertise in sustainable urban drainage and ecological management planning.
Paul Bailey
Head of BIM and Digital Design
As Associate Director, Paul leads our digital design strategy. He ensures compliance with UK Government Digital Built Britain mandates while coaching teams on advanced BIM implementation and federated modelling techniques for complex construction projects.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, BIM consultancy, and Design for Manufacture across education, healthcare, residential, and commercial sectors.
Are you a certified sustainable architecture practice?
Yes, we were the first large UK architectural practice to achieve B Corp certification and specialise in Passivhaus-standard buildings.
What project sizes do you handle?
We work on projects ranging from single-room renovations to large-scale developments like the 2,000-unit Passivhaus student accommodation at UWE.
How do you ensure client satisfaction?
Through our Engage feedback programme, regular client reviews, and post-occupancy evaluations that inform continuous improvement across all projects.
Do you work internationally?
While primarily UK-focused, our expertise extends to international projects through strategic partnerships and cross-border collaborations.
What accreditations do you hold?
We maintain B Corp certification and have RIBA Client Advisers within our team to ensure independent quality assurance.
