ETHOS
We are a team of Architects, Designers, Creatives, and Strategists offering architectural and interior design services across the entire property sector.
We imagine, design and deliver iconic buildings, brands and concepts with an innovative and visionary approach, and commercially driven design solutions. We look towards creating a business for our clients with a collaborative approach, combining the skill set of our multi-disciplined.
Our team is our key strength and we have successfully designed and delivered many schemes and created brands all over the world.
Our specialist services include Architecture and Interior Design, Public Realm Design, Branding, Immersive Experiences and Attractions. During any project our experience across these disciplines play an important role in any design challenges. We understand how interior design challenges may require an operational response and consider public realm and landscaping as part of an architectural brief. Our experienced design and creative team understand how to create and tell a story and we can deliver this with our staging and install team.
PURPOSE
We believe that working collaboratively is key to the success of a project and over the years we have worked with many trades including operators, agents, specialist contractors and suppliers to offer an extensive skill set to deliver projects to the highest standards.
We help develop, design, build and occupy a variety of assets including commercial, hospitality and retail real estate.
APPROACH
We believe that design is a social process. It requires the coming together of individuals with a common goal to create collaborative solutions. Embracing this approach ensures that the end result exceeds expectations. We are not precious or adversarial, we do not promote a particular style, and each solution is bespoke to the problems it faces.
We are dedicated to finding the right answer. We balance commercial acumen with technical experience and creative skill.
Initially we would undertake an in depth Research Analysis of an existing building which identifies its strengths and weaknesses in terms of both its aesthetic appearance and the way in which it currently operates.
We would analyse how each service within the building is performing economically and identify the profit ability levels of each area. Following the analysis we produce a series of Initial Conceptual Proposals which aim to address the issues identified in the research analysis.
The conceptual proposals include various options for improving the existing spatial arrangement, relationships between existing areas and current operational procedures. Additionally they include ideas on how to make the building run efficiently and operate to maximize returns.
Alongside this we research potential theming concepts and look to develop a character and / or story which influence the aesthetic proposals. We create unique features and experiences which make the internal spaces attractions in their own right.
MANAGEMENT TEAM
Paul Danson
Co Founder / Imagineer
Favorite place to visit?
Ocean course, Val de Lobo
Hangout spot?
My Man Cave
Place to eat of choice?
Giggling Squid
Best Gallery you visited?
Guggenheim
Architect that inspires you?
Santiago Clatrava
Favorite Movie?
The World's Fastest Indian
Plus 1 at a dinner party?
Winston Churchill
Happiest When?
Golfing abroad
Riva Courtney
Co Founder / Managing Director
Favorite place to visit?
Paris
Hangout spot?
Alty Market
Place to eat of choice?
Sugo
Best Gallery you visited?
Vatican
Architect that inspires you?
Tado Ando
Favorite Movie?
The Holiday & Clueless
Plus 1 at a dinner party?
Lin Manuel Miranda
Happiest When?
Skiing down a mountain or movie night with my kids
Harley Danson
Co Founder / Development Director
Favorite place to visit?
Lake District
Hangout spot?
The Vine
Place to eat of choice?
Wingmans
Best Gallery you visited?
Old Trafford Trophy Room
Architect that inspires you?
Zaha Hadid
Favorite Movie?
Gladiator
Plus 1 at a dinner party?
Eric Cantona
Happiest When?