Education

Architecture & planning for education

We specialise in architectural design and planning for schools, colleges, and universities—combining strategic insight, technical precision, and sector-specific experience to deliver environments that support teaching, learning, and community life.

Whether it’s a new-build school, a campus extension, the refurbishment of historic buildings, or internal reconfiguration to optimise use, we design with care, compliance, and long-term value in mind.

We understand the pressures that define educational settings—from funding constraints and safeguarding to curriculum delivery and future growth—and we create solutions that balance these intelligently.

From feasibility to delivery, we simplify complexity, move quickly, and deliver spaces that are compliant, cost-effective, and built to support learners and educators for years to come.

Education providers need more than drawings—they need certainty. We deliver strategic, value-driven architecture and planning that streamlines delivery, reduces risk, and builds resilient, future-ready learning environments.

We deliver strategic, value-driven architecture and planning that streamlines delivery, reduces risk, and creates learning environments that stand the test of time.

More Than Just Planning Permission

We design for performance, not just approval.

Educational architecture is about more than securing planning consent, it’s about creating safe, inspiring, and flexible spaces that work for today’s learners and adapt for tomorrow’s needs.

We go beyond compliance to design environments that improve circulation, enhance wellbeing, and optimise teaching delivery. Whether it’s a primary school, sixth form, higher education building, or specialist SEND facility, every detail matters: layout, flow, accessibility, safeguarding, and budget.

We work seamlessly across strategy, planning, and design, ensuring your project is aligned from day one and holds up all the way through to delivery.

From Potential to Student-Ready

Designing educational environments from the ground up.

We manage the entire process under one roof—blending strategic insight with technical accuracy to keep your project focused, compliant, and on track.

From early feasibility studies to fully detailed design packages, our in-house team works collaboratively to simplify complexity, reduce risk, and move your scheme forward with clarity.

We help you make informed decisions quickly, navigate planning with confidence, and transition smoothly from concept to construction—always with your operational, educational, and financial objectives in sharp focus.

How we help with new-builds and redevelopments:

  • Site appraisals and feasibility studies for schools, colleges, and universities

  • Strategic planning advice and applications

  • Design for classrooms, lecture theatres, labs, libraries, and SEND facilities

  • Refurbishment, extension, and change-of-use schemes

  • Space planning and timetabling-led layout optimisation

  • Design compliant with BB103, BB104, Building Regulations, and DfE standards

  • Full planning submissions and supporting documentation

  • Technical design for tender and construction

  • Ongoing design support during construction and fit-out

The process

From concept to construction

01

Feasibility & site appraisal

We assess the viability of your site or building—reviewing planning policy, operational needs, and funding potential. Early insight helps inform smarter decisions and minimise risk.

02

Concept design & layout planning

We develop early-stage layouts based on your brief, safeguarding priorities, and curriculum needs—ensuring efficient use of space and clear circulation flows.
03

Planning design & submission

We prepare full planning applications tailored to educational developments, including plans, elevations, visualisations, and Design & Access Statements.

We liaise with local authorities to keep planning smooth.

04

Technical design & coordination

Our team delivers fully coordinated technical packages, ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, DfE guidance, and any specialist requirements.
05

Construction support & delivery

We stay involved during the build phase, responding to contractor queries, reviewing submittals, and ensuring the final outcome reflects the design and supports teaching and learning.

Design is personal.
So are we.

Let’s create something meaningful — together.
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Specialist education architects who understand the bigger picture.

We know that educational environments must do more than meet standards, they need to work every day for students, staff, and communities.

That’s why we bring strategic, compliant, and commercially viable thinking to every project.

Our in-house team combines education knowledge with real-world delivery experience—designing spaces that meet policy, enhance learning, and stand up to long-term operational demands.

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