About
The practice began as a side gig but went full time in March 2020 (at the start of the pandemic!) when our Director, Bruce, left the world of stable employment to strike out on his own and start building a business from the ground up.
The practice takes on regular commissions and consultancies with clients ranging from self-builders and private individuals to developers and even multinational organisations.
We also undertake our own property development projects as this gives us maximum scope to experiment with innovative designs.
If you are interested in working with us on a project and creating beauty and innovation in 21st century architecture, we would love to work with you! Please do get in touch.
PEOPLE
Bruce Buckland
MArch PGCPPA PGCAAR ARB RIBA
Director & Principal Architect
Philosophy
When it comes to our core philosophy and principles, we are rather different.
Whilst the majority of architects are still caught up in the hangovers from 20th century modernism and postmodernism, we believe there is an alternative.
Taking and adapting an amalgamation of principles from an assortment of great philosophers, architects, naturalists, writers and scientists, we believe in creating architecture that follows on from a certain philosophical and ontological position.
The exact nature of that position is too complex to be summed up here, but its results are a set of strong principles that we always follow in our work.
BIM (building information modelling)
We have extensive exterience of using BIM on both small residential and historic projects, as well as on large public buildings. We use BIM on all our projects to improve efficency, perform better project coordination, and reduce costs.
We also use computational design tools to provide accurate manufactuing information and create beautiful, intricate, highly ornamented buildings quickly and efficiently.
Awards & PRESS
2017 FINALIST - AJ/Hoare Lea Bursary Competition
2014 WINNER - 2014 MArch Prize for Best Overall Design Work
2013 RUNNER-UP - ReardonSmith Hotel Competition
Super-Prime Apartment in Belgravia, London
Victorian Rennovation in Hampstead, London
Victorian Rennovation in Hampstead, London
Victorian Rennovation in Hampstead, London
Victorian Rennovation in Hampstead, London
Victorian Rennovation in Hampstead, London
Victorian Rennovation in Hampstead, London
Victorian Rennovation in Hampstead, London
Victorian Rennovation in Hampstead, London
Victorian Rennovation in Hampstead, London
Victorian Rennovation in Hampstead, London
Victorian Rennovation in Hampstead, London
Victorian Rennovation in Hampstead, London
Brewery in Ashford, Kent
Brewery in Ashford, Kent
Brewery in Ashford, Kent
SEN School in Tonbridge, Kent
SEN School in Tonbridge, Kent
SEN School in Tonbridge, Kent
Cinema & Retail Complex in Ashford, Kent
Cinema & Retail Complex in Ashford, Kent
SEN School in Folkestone, Kent
SEN School in Folkestone, Kent
London Olympic Stadium Post-Games Transformation
London Olympic Stadium Post-Games Transformation
London Olympic Stadium Post-Games Transformation
London Olympic Stadium Post-Games Transformation
London Olympic Stadium Post-Games Transformation
London Olympic Stadium Post-Games Transformation
London Olympic Stadium Post-Games Transformation
Apartment Building in Dartmouth, Devon
Apartment Building in Staines, Surrey
Helicopter Hangar in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian House Rennovation in Winchester, Hampshire
EXPERIENCE
In roles within other practices, our team has worked on a staggering variety of projects, from single private houses to schools, hospitals and stadiums, accumulating knowledge and experience of an incredibly wide range of building typologies.
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Buckland Architects Ltd. is a company registered in England and Wales. Company Number 8016071. RIBA Chartered Practice Number 20029281.