Values

Over the last year we have supported numerous charities including Feedo Needo, LandAid, Birmingham Hippodrome, B:Music, Open City and Ikon Gallery. Our Charity of the Year for is Smart Works, a charity we have brought into our home in Birmingham and who help women in need get back into work.

We have a profit share policy that includes our entire team. We also believe that everyone who works for us deserves a wage that meets their everyday needs and so every member of our team, including people who join us for an internship or apprenticeship, will earn the Real Living Wage.

Inspiring young people to work in architecture and design is one of the most important things we do. We promote visits from schools and universities, holding events, exhibitions and workshops. Our team are closely involved at some of the UK’s leading architectural schools and Glenn Howells is Visiting Professor at Birmingham City University.

Every year we hold a Summer School in Birmingham, to demonstrate what a creative, fulfilling, and exciting career choice architecture can be. The event is for students aged 14–18, many of whom go on to have successful careers in design and return to us throughout their academic journey for work experience and guidance.

Critical to all our projects is active and positive engagement not only with clients but communities and stakeholders. We engage with local business, artists and residents so they are part of projects from day one and have the opportunity to contribute to the shaping of buildings and places that they are invested in.