We've been busy...
...creating innovative architectural solutions for the built environment.
Our aim is to develop responsive, sustainable and delightful environments that stand the test of time and have a positive impact on those who use or experience them.
We aspire to exceed the expectations of our clients and those who encounter our work.
Our experience is not confined to a specific project type. This portfolio provides a snapshot of the range of our work and illustrates the spread of our design expertise.
Particular skills include adding value, maximising development potential and creating successful new environments in challenging historic, sensitive or otherwise tightly constrained circumstances.
This is achieved with talented, creative people, advanced tools (BIM expertise since 2003) and great clients.
Founded in 1966 by David Crease as York University's Design Unit, the present independent firm of Chartered Architects was established in 1982 and practices from its own premises in the heart of Yorkshire.
Hampton by Hilton Hotel
Hotel, York
Student Castle
Student Accommodation, York
West Offices
City Council HQ, York
Student Castle
Student Accommodation, Durham
Westgate
Private Residentail, York
Indigo
Hotel, York
Star Inn The City
Riverside Restaurant, York
Peasholme Green
Hotel, York
Percys Place
Student Accommodation, York
The Square
Private Residential, York
Hampton by Hilton Hotel
Hotel, York
St John Central
Student Accommodation, York
Private House
Poppleton Gate House
Affordable Housing, York
Grays Wharf
Student Accommodation, York
Time Office
Offices, York
Herbert Todd
Retail, York
Press Association
Offices, Howden
Merchant Exchange
Mixed Use, York
Private House
Inntravel HQ
Offices, Whitwell on the Hill
Tuke House
Student Accommodation, York
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