Sector | Retail

Hospitality | Residential | Workplace | Industrial | Aviation

Our practice has experience in delivering innovative retail destinations that resonate with consumers and maximise commercial potential. Our expertise spans from food retail to large-scale mixed-use town centre regenerations, demonstrating a deep understanding of consumer behaviour and how to optimise footfall, dwell times, and revenue.

We believe brand architecture should be both distinctive and contextually adaptable. Our approach creates buildings that embody a brand's ethos while respecting and enhancing their surroundings, whether in conservation areas, listed buildings, or world heritage sites. Sustainability and adaptability are central to our design philosophy.

We encourage clients to consider the full lifecycle of their buildings, designing for flexibility to accommodate evolving demands and potential changes in use, mix, scale, or operation over time. Our expertise extends to the revitalization of existing retail assets.

By introducing natural light, improving circulation, enhancing character, and reimagining public spaces, we breathe new life into outdated shopping centres and retail parks, increasing their value and relevance. As the retail landscape evolves, we assist clients in reassessing and redeveloping their assets, from aging retail parks to city centre department stores, ensuring they remain viable and vibrant in a changing market.

Ultimately, successful retail and leisure design is about crafting positive experiences that encourage repeat visits and referrals. Our approach embraces the sector's dynamic nature, adapting to shifting consumer demands and emerging trends to create enduring, memorable spaces.

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Our gallery images are a selection of concept design visuals, illustrating our design methodology and utilisation of advanced digital technologies. These projects exemplify the scale and complexity of work we have collectively delivered over the past 20 years.