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Biomimicry

14 January 2025

Following our successful inclusion on the design framework for Kew Gardens we have completed our first project: a timber enclosure for new irrigation pumps. 

The pump house is part of a broader project to ensure water security across the gardens and demonstrates a commitment to the institution’s environmental sustainability goals. 

The design uses interlocking timber struts that mimic the appearance of structures in nature – a fallen leaf and palm frond - to screen the machinery inside.

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RIBA Reinvention Award Winner

News 17 October 2025

RIBA Reinvention Award Winner

Sheerness Dockyard Church has won the prestigious RIBA Reinvention Award for the best adaptation of an existing building in the UK. The jury said "This is a powerful example of heritage-led regeneration, a project that reinvigorates history while equipping a community with space and purpose.”

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Critical work

News 8 October 2025

Critical work

We are working with the Australian Antarctic Division within the Antarctic Infrastructure Renewal Alliance to upgrade critical infrastructure at Davis station. The work includes a new three storey utility building providing vehicle and trades workshops, engineering offices and a main powerhouse.

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