We, as architects, are driven by the belief that our surroundings directly influence the quality of our lives, whether in the work place, at home or in the public spaces in between. This emphasis on the social dimension is fundamental to our design philosophy, which takes as its starting point the acknowledgement that architecture is generated by the needs of people, needs that may be spiritual as
well as being material. Not only buildings but the quality of the urban environment affects our well-being. This concern for the physical context has produced a diverse portfolio of projects which are united by their sensitivity to the culture and climate of place, and by their desire to bring a new quality of life to their uEach of our projects is the outcome of a demanding series of selection processes and follow important social or political developments. We work to no preordained formula, and deliberately do not repeat old projects in new contexts, but instead respond uniquely to the specific demands of project and place. The result is often a building or structure which becomes over time a familiar and symbolic landmark - emblematic of the place and respecting the genus locig. Such projects herald a degree of innovation - sometimes social, sometimes technological and are particularly successful when they occur together.sers and the context they inhabit. We follow a design process that involves the clients in the development of architecture. In our projects we work closely with the representatives of the client body and respective user groups. We present the development of the design on a regular basis not only to the clients, but also to the future users of the building. We believe that this process improves and enriches the design whilst importantly preparing the future occupiers for their new home.