Business Details
Sustainable & Socially Useful Architecture in London
We are a pioneering architectural practice renowned for our radical approach to sustainable design and socially impactful projects. Our work focuses on transforming challenging sites into innovative spaces that prioritise environmental responsibility and community needs. With expertise in material innovation, we specialise in creating architecture that addresses the climate emergency while maintaining aesthetic and functional excellence. Our team has delivered award-winning projects across education, housing, cultural, and regeneration sectors, including the RIBA Stirling Prize-winning Hastings Pier.We combine technical mastery with a commitment to social longevity, ensuring our designs foster joy and enduring value for end-users. Our collaborative process engages stakeholders at every stage, from concept development to realisation, ensuring solutions that are both visionary and practical.
Services
Sustainable Architecture
Community-Led Design
Material Innovation
Climate-Conscious Buildings
Urban Regeneration
Educational Facilities
Cultural Projects
Housing Development
Highlights and features
- We have pioneered sustainable timber construction methods for over two decades
- Our community-led approach shapes socially impactful architecture in challenging contexts
- Award-winning expertise in regenerating post-industrial and urban sites
- Innovative use of cross-laminated timber and other low-carbon materials
- Founding members of Built by Nature's Frontrunner programme for climate action
Associations and certifications
- RIBA Stirling Prize
Services
Sustainable Architecture
Creating environmentally responsible buildings using low-carbon materials and energy-efficient systems. Our approach integrates climate action with aesthetic innovation, delivering spaces that reduce environmental impact while enhancing user experience through award-winning timber construction techniques.
Community-Led Design
Developing architecture through collaborative processes with local stakeholders. We create socially meaningful spaces by embedding community needs into every project phase, from initial concept workshops to final implementation, ensuring lasting social value.
Material Innovation
Pioneering advanced timber construction methods including cross-laminated timber systems. Our research-driven approach transforms traditional materials into high-performance solutions for modern architectural challenges while maintaining environmental credentials.
Urban Regeneration
Revitalising post-industrial and underutilised urban sites through mixed-use developments. We create vibrant, sustainable neighbourhoods that balance commercial, residential, and community needs while preserving architectural heritage.
Educational Facilities
Designing inspiring learning environments that support modern pedagogy. Our award-winning schools feature flexible spaces, natural materials, and energy-efficient systems that enhance both educational outcomes and environmental performance.
People
Sadie Morgan
Founding Director
Co-founder of D R M M Architects with over 25 years' experience in sustainable architecture. Leads climate action initiatives and community engagement strategies across major regeneration projects.
Jonas Lencer
Director
Specialises in complex urban regeneration projects. Brings technical expertise in timber engineering and sustainable construction methods to challenging site contexts.
Philip Marsh
Founding Director
Co-founder driving material innovation and educational architecture. Recognised for pioneering cross-laminated timber applications in award-winning school projects.
Judith Stichtenoth
Director
Leads cultural and community-focused projects. Focuses on creating joyful, accessible spaces that enhance public engagement with architecture.
Questions
What makes D R M M Architects Architects unique?
We combine radical sustainability with social purpose, specialising in timber innovation and community-led regeneration projects that address climate challenges.
How do you approach sustainable architecture?
We prioritise low-carbon materials like cross-laminated timber, circular design principles, and energy-efficient solutions across all our projects.
What project types do you specialise in?
We focus on education facilities, urban regeneration, cultural projects, and housing developments with strong social and environmental outcomes.
Can you work internationally?
Yes, we have delivered projects in Germany and Norway while maintaining our London and Berlin studio bases.
How do you involve communities in design?
Through collaborative workshops and stakeholder engagement, ensuring local needs shape our architectural solutions from concept to completion.
Reviews (1)
Andrea Carapia
Jun 20, 2018
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I've been there for a presentation about the firm I work for, the place is amazing and people are very welcoming!
