Design & Build Awards 2024 BUILD Q2 2024 Bespoke Architecture Solutions with Sustainability at its Core Operating out of the small town of Thame in Oxfordshire, Best Sustainable Design-Led Architectural Practice 2024 – UK recipient, Palmer + Partners Architects, has been a specialist in the field of residential architecture for the better part of 15 years. Throughout this tenure at the forefront of the UK’s sustainable construction scene, this team have excelled in offering unique and design-led solutions that all conform to this sustainability pledge, collaborating closely with clients so as to possess a deep understanding of what they are after and how this can be brought to life. We speak with Associate Partner and Certified Passive House Designer Michael Holliday for more. Alongside his duties as Palmer + Partners’ Associate Partner, Michael Holliday is proud to be one of the business’ Certified Passive House Designers, a team of in-house experts whose job it is to breathe sustainability into each and every project that is undertaken. As Michael himself tells it, “we believe in working with our clients to create a spectacular, considered, sustainable home for the future that both excites and inspires.” These values have remained ever-present since the business was founded in 2010, and in the wake of a recent push towards sustainable business methods across the globe, this commitment has only deepened with the passage of time. Focusing primarily on residential projects, every client taken on is treated as the unique individual that they are, with any solutions created being done so especially for them, underpinning the business’ trademark bespoke nature. As a result of this tailored approach, Palmer + Partners tackles any project with ease, and from newbuild contemporary homes through to Class Q barn conversions, (Class Q meaning Permitted Development), whole house remodelling, and more, every home created is done so with futureproofing in mind, thanks largely to the unrivalled expertise of Michael and his team. As for how this expertise is managed proactively, Palmer + Partners is famed for its holistic approach to the planning process that includes testing a number of different designs, layouts, and materials, with every possibility being explored to ensure a client’s property dreams are brought to life and their every request catered to. Perhaps the best part of this robust and detailed process is the utilisation of VR, with the latest technology leveraged so as to accurately portray to a client what the finished product will look like, a method that ensures perfection. This underpins the collaborative methods that define the business’ operation. Different client, same tailored approach. It is also during this planning stage that the team get a feel for just how sustainable the client would like the project to be, with the passive house design principles, (which make buildings more energy efficient thanks to the likes of insultation and airtight construction), coming as standard and then tailored to the specific needs of the site and the job. As Michael explains, “whether the project is a remodel or new, we always explore, discuss, and educate clients on the sustainability potential of projects”, something that not only helps to improve the environment, but will also save them a great deal of money in the long run, with cost reductions on heating and cooling, for example. For Michael, the ability to undertake these solutions so well starts and ends with Palmer + Partners’ staffing team. He states, “with the team all on a similar wavelength, we are able to have a friendly and social office environment with croissant mornings through to team days out”, made possible as a result of the shared commitment amongst a team who strive to further develop their knowledge and skills from one project to another. After all, there is always a solution to any problem that may arise, and only by working together can one be found that is fitting of such a distinguished architectural practice. Commenting on what the future has in store for Palmer + Partners Architects, Michael refers to some of the issues plaguing the wider sector, such as the 14 consecutive interest rate rises that have been experienced over the past several years. However, with the market starting to fight back, and since the company has recently undergone a total rebrand centred around providing its team with a clear voice, there has never been a better time to invest in a business that is steadfast in its dedication to affording every client equal expertise and passion. Contact Details Contact: Michael Holliday Company: Palmer + Partners Architects Web Address: https://palmerandpartners.co.uk/
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