Design Principle Studio have extensive experience working in the commercial environment, whether its offices, retail, processing or hospitality, we have designed and helped project manage both new build and refurbishment commissions with a build cost from small works that can otherwise tie up you valuable human resources up to major multi-million pound projects.

Design Principle Studio’s aim is to maximise value for our clients and their commercial developments and portfolios, on projects of all sizes, whether new-build or refurbishment.

Design Principle Studio have worked on projects involving schools of every description from pre-school to sixth form, independent and state funded, mainstream and special needs, new build and refurbishment.

We can offer targeted expertise that will assist schools and colleges develop strategies, obtain funding and realise your ambitions to improve the facilities for your students, now and into the future.

Through our extensive experience in the sector we can ensure that the special pressures that exist in education on: Budget, Programme, Public engagement and Complex working environment are fully considered throughout the process to achieve the best outcome from tight constraints.

We also understand that, during the earliest stages of a project, many schools require a little free advice to help get a project moving and we can provide the up front assistance that can help a project develop from dream to reality.

Through our extensive experience in the ‘not for profit’ sector we can ensure that the special pressures that apply to community based projects on: Budget, Programme, Public engagement and Complex funding environment are fully considered throughout the process to achieve the best outcome from tight constraints.

We understand the needs and aspirations of the broad spectrum of stakeholders in the community sector: Members, Management, Trustees, and the broader community.

We understand that community groups rely for their existence on the good will of their members and the community as a whole. We like to play our part in helping create a vibrant community and we are happy to look at ways in which we can help you get the project moving during the early stages, without too much strain on the resources of your community group.

Working in a heritage setting, whether that is in a conservation area or a listed building, presents a range of additional considerations over and above the normal project.

Our Principle Architect David Smith, has been successfully working on all forms of conservation projects, for over 20 years.

Our approach to conservation is a practical one. We believe that in order to stay viable buildings in a conservation setting need to respond to the requirements of modern life.

We understand that historical fabric and detail needs to be protected for posterity. But we believe conservation is primarily about conserving a quality of design and workmanship, not simply slavishly copying a historical style.

Working closely with clients and appropriate expert specialists (architectural historians, specialist contractors and suppliers) we will ensure that your conservation project both serves your needs and respects the quality and character of the original building or conservation setting.