Estate Living Magazine Precinct Living - Issue 33 | Page 39

The practice is renowned for producing buildings that are contextually and
environmentally responsive, not style bound, and honest in their use of materials.
The principles of sustainability are integral to their approach to improving the quality
of buildings for their inhabitants. Schabort says, ‘We are constantly developing new
strategies to incorporate cost-effective environmental design measures in our buildings
to improve efficiency.’ All buildings are designed from first principles to ensure a solution
that is unique to the site and all its attributes, no matter how big or small the budget.
When tasked with the design of a private residence, no stone is left unturned. Careful
consideration is given to all aspects of the design, from the concept stage to the finest
detail, from future proofing of use to the weathering of the materials.
The practice, together with many other specialist design teams that may be required,
works to develop fully integrated design solutions. Every project starts with fresh
thinking, leading to a solution that is tailor-made to both site and user.
Design is typically undertaken by a small, close-knit team – the team that starts a project
sees it through to completion, thus providing continuity throughout.
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