CITIZEN
ARCHITECTS
we are a collaborative architecturAL practice
We build community – projects and processes that give power to people and purpose to place.
We build for beauty: spaces that delight and endure.
From private homes to public squares, we design with communities, not just for them. Every project is both a work of craft and a work of service - designed to belong, to delight, and to serve the common good.
Our values shape our daily practice:
We thrive on international collaborations, but our practice is also deeply embedded in Exeter. Our studio, Old St Leonard’s Hall, is both our workplace and a shared neighbourhood space - a living example of how architecture can strengthen local communities. This grounding shapes how we approach every project: with care, responsibility and a long view
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We are rooted
We start from a simple belief: people are experts in their own lives. We create the conditions for their voices to be heard in meaningful ways. In our project teams, we value everyone’s expertise and input. In our international work we focus on mutual learning and insist on truly equitable exchange.
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We are COLLABORATIVE
We are forward thinking
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We design to meet this generation's needs and to ensure future generations will meet theirs. In response to the mutually compounding crises of our time, climate, biodiversity, social and health, we use the full extent of our agency to always leave a place improved by our actions.
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We are curious
We learn by doing. We test and review our processes to design to understand why one approach may be better than another.
We believe in the importance of hearing all voices and the wisdom that comes from many minds.
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We are accountable
We help clients clearly articulate their goals and measure our impact. We acknowledge when we fall short, learn from mistakes and celebrate everyone’s achievements.
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we are joyful
We treasure what brings us joy. We love what we do and choose projects that we believe in. We work collaboratively with our clients to create environments that are nourishing and soulful.
