Architects for Residential Neighbourhood Community Projects

Designing homes and neighbourhoods shaped by people and place

Everyone deserves a beautiful home they can feel proud of, shaped by thoughtful design and a strong sense of place.

From affordable and mixed‑tenure housing to Build to Rent, student accommodation and residential‑led masterplans, we design homes and neighbourhoods that feel welcoming, comfortable and well connected. Our work spans everything from small urban infill projects and family homes to larger, landscape‑led developments that contribute to wider regeneration and place‑making. Design consultations and meaningful community engagement are central from the outset, bringing together clients, stakeholders and local communities to shape shared ambitions and clear priorities. Through thoughtful, site‑responsive design, we create residential environments that are adaptable and welcoming.

Affordable Housing

Our award winning affordable housing work is centred on people, supporting individuals, families and those with varying needs through close collaboration with housing associations and stakeholders to deliver shared ambitions for great homes.

Our projects bring together mixed tenures and different family needs within clear, well‑considered masterplans shaped by client priorities. A strong environmental focus and fabric‑first design approach help create welcoming homes that are comfortable to live in and affordable to heat, reducing energy demand and every day running costs. Clear, adaptable layouts and robust materials support changing needs over time, aligned with Housing for Varying Needs guidance. A sensitive response to site, landscape and context helps create neighbourhoods that feel welcoming, resilient and rooted in place.

Student Living

Student accommodation plays an important role in wellbeing, learning and everyday student life.

We design student residences that balance privacy with opportunities to meet, study and socialise. Clear layouts, generous shared spaces and good natural light help create safe, comfortable environments that support independent living. Our experience includes projects on constrained and sensitive sites, where careful coordination, context‑led design and close collaboration are essential to creating successful, well‑managed student homes.

Build to Rent

Well‑designed Build to Rent housing combines high‑quality homes with generous shared amenities that encourage connection and foster a strong sense of community.

Working closely with clients, we have extensive experience delivering mixed‑tenure Build to Rent developments, often in urban and city‑centre locations. We design buildings that integrate shared amenities such as resident lounges, coworking spaces and fitness facilities, alongside well‑designed landscaping. The homes themselves are high‑quality, modern apartments designed for contemporary living, prioritising natural light, durability and clear layouts to create comfortable, welcoming places to live.

Mixed used & residential masterplanning

We design successful mixed‑use neighbourhoods that combine homes with shared spaces and local amenities to support active, connected communities.

Our masterplanning approach begins with a thorough understanding of the site, its context and the wider city. We carefully balance density, daylight and landscape to create welcoming neighbourhoods, arranging homes to maximise sunlight, pedestrian priority, views and access to outdoor space. Shared amenities, active ground floors and generous green spaces are thoughtfully integrated to support everyday life and create distinctive places people enjoy living in.