Practice Sector

Hospitality

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From boutique hotels and restaurants to contemporary bars and event spaces, we design hospitality environments that delight guests and strengthen brand identity. Our focus is always on atmosphere, flow and commercial success.


Our Expertise

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Hotels, restaurants and bars

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Adaptive reuse and refurbishment

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Outdoor dining and landscape integration

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Branding alignment and guest experience


Plan of Work

The RIBA Plan of Work breaks building projects into 8 stages, from briefing and design through to construction, operation and use. The Small Project version streamlines these tasks to help clients and architects work more closely. It’s designed to be used alongside the full 2013 Plan, with non-essential tasks removed for simplicity.

Strategic Definition

Identify client’s Business Case and Strategic Brief and other core project requirements.

Preparation and Brief

Develop Project Objectives, Project Outcomes, Sustainability Aspirations, Project Budget, other parameters or constraints and develop Initial Project Brief. Undertake Feasibility Studies and review of Site Information.

Concept Design

Prepare Concept Design, including outline proposals for structural design, building services systems, outline specifications and preliminary Cost Information along with relevant Project Strategies in accordance with Design Programme. Agree alterations to brief and issue Final Project Brief.

Developed Design

Prepare Developed Design, including coordinated and updated proposals for structural design, building services systems, outline specifications, Cost Information and Project Strategies in accordance with Design Programme.

Technical Design

Prepare Technical Design in accordance with Project Strategies to include all architectural, structural and building services information, specialist subcontractor design and specifications, in accordance with Design Programme.

Construction

Offsite manufacturing and onsite Construction in accordance with the Construction Programme and resolution of Design Queries from site as they arise.

Handover and Closeout

Handover of building and conclusion of Building Contract.

In Use

Undertake In Use services in accordance with Schedule of Services.

FAQs

Absolutely. We adapt our approach to reflect each client’s established identity and operational model.

We’re experienced in sensitive adaptation that retains character while meeting modern standards.

We work hand-in-hand with operators and project teams to understand revenue models, operational efficiency and guest turnover, ensuring design decisions support profitability as well as experience.

We design for feeling as much as function — combining the emotional power of design with the practical realities of running a hospitality business. Every space we create aims to connect, comfort and inspire.