+About
+apt is an architecture studio that values the existing. We respect built heritage, and the potential of new architecture developed from its existing context.
New architecture:
We aspire to develop respectful contemporary new buildings, adaptions and additions from the crafts, skills and techniques learnt from traditional construction and utilising contemporary advancements where appropriate. These materials often bring time honoured ecological and environmental benefits, and healthier living.
Our new architecture is led by context and developing a good understanding of the architectural and human needs and opportunities.
Heritage and listed buildings:
We have developed specialist skills to work with and alongside heritage assets with the conviction of the SPAB’s approach of fabric first conservation, and good contemporary design that compliments the old. We learn from, repair and conserve heritage, striving to work on projects that renew and adapt at-risk or vacant heritage and listed buildings.
We feel that heritage should be utilised to champion and improve the built environment, reduce the environmental impacts of the construction sector and encourage regeneration.
Ways of working:
In addition to context and surrounding history, our approach seeks to fully understand the personal needs and joys that can be gained from a building project alongside its functional brief. We seek out the existing qualities, assets, moments of beauty and potential in the hope to add appropriately to whatever we adapt.
Good quality and thoughtful design is why we are doing architecture. We value buildings and their setting as an experience. Space; light; materials; textures; atmosphere; movement through and change over time. Physical enjoyment glorifies a building’s purpose and function.
+apt seeks to work with inspiring people, to create spaces that improve and enrich places and those that experience them.
Collaboration:
+apt leads and collaborates on projects. Working with other inspiring architects, artists, creatives and change makers on buildings and community endeavours.
Feasibility Studies
Condition Surveys
Residential refurbishment and extensions
Conservation
Heritage repairs and adaptations
New build residential
Cultural and community buildings
Conversions
Feasibility Studies Condition Surveys Residential refurbishment and extensions Conservation Heritage repairs and adaptations New build residential Cultural and community buildings Conversions
+Clients…
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The Churches Conservation Trust is the national charity protecting church buildings at risk. They care for the redundant churches vested to them by the Church Commissioners of the Church of England, repairing the damage from neglect and working with local communities to keep them open and in use.
+apt is privileged to be apart of the the CCT’s framework as inspecting architects for several of the buildings under their care.
Through collaboration and past experience, we are currently and have previously been involved with two of the charities NLHF supported Regeneration Projects.
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The Historic Chapels Trust rescue Nonconformist & Catholic chapels not used by congregations.
+apt are working with the Trust taking forward a repair project to the Petre Chapel and Mausoleum.
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Working with the University of Cambridge team at the Grade I Listed Fitzwilliam Museum.
Developing details, Planning and Listed Building Consents and Contract Administration of the the installation of Neon Artworks to the Portico
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+apt is working with several clients with listed homes.
We are delighted to work with similar people investing in their homes, who share our values. Extensions, new builds, developments or conversions.
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We hope to have a positive impact and contribution to our built environment. Whether you are a private building owner, developer, charity, educational institute, community group or corporate business. If you are looking to develop a project and share our values then please contact us and let’s discuss them!