PRINCIPLE 02

Resilient
Placemaking

Our focus on resilient placemaking ensures that our buildings and spaces not only embody sustainability but also foster inclusivity, safety, and character, shaping vibrant communities for the future.

What we build now and how it is built determines not only the success or failure of the project but whether the project will stand the test of time. We aim to create a rich, enduring architecture that mitigates the impacts of climate change whilst serving the future needs of society.

The Haven Hostel, Killarney
A new hostel in the heart of Killarney Town, providing accommodation for travellers, while contributing to the town by providing a positive social atmosphere within the community.

Enduring transformations

Every project we undertake has environmental, social, and economic sustainability principles embedded from the start. By prioritising quality over quantity and designing buildings and places of beauty, joy and resilience, we empower communities to thrive.

The Haven Hostel, Killarney
Designed to maximise open, communal spaces, natural light and ventilation while minimising the need for heating and ongoing running costs.

Collaborative engagement

We foster more equitable development practices by collaborating and engaging with stakeholders throughout the project. This results in better outcomes with broader benefit to clients, communities, and the planet.

Staff Accommodation at Hotel Europe
Maximises accommodation space on a compact site while including communal spaces for socialising and gathering.

Distinctive purpose

We create activated environments that have their own neighbourhood identity and distinctive character, that focus on the human dimension and give people a sense of place, purpose and belonging.

“A building should stand out by complementing its surroundings, not by overpowering them.”

Achim Gottstein
Founder