We have studios in London and Hamburg, and we enjoy being part of the fabric of both these European cities. It means we’re always looking beyond our own borders, and we’re open to new perspectives and influences that come our way. We meet often – the London crew visiting the Hamburg crew and vice versa, and all of us joining forces for trips to interesting cities further afield.

We’re also firm believers in the importance of local culture, place and community. Our London studio is right on Shoreditch High Street, so the creative energy and hustle of London is literally on our doorstep. We take part in architectural events, festivals and anything else that we feel we can contribute to, and we frequently head out – altogether – to museums, galleries and exhibitions. It keeps us learning, talking, and feeling part of London’s wider creative scene.

We set up our Hamburg studio because our portfolio of work in Germany was expanding, and managing our projects from afar just didn’t seem right. We wanted to be able to immerse ourselves in the cultural and architectural landscape of our clients, and we wanted to be on the ground to build real relationships with both our clients and our partners. Perhaps not coincidentally, we chose a neighbourhood not dissimilar to Shoreditch for our second base. It’s filled with architects, designers, artists and other creatives, and we feel right at home there.