Reading (Abbey Square), United Kingdom
Welcome to Reading
Known for its thriving economy and dynamic business community, Reading is home to a number of major international firms, particularly in the technology and finance sectors, and is consistently ranked as one of the United Kingdom’s top business locations.
Established in 1936 as a small architectural practice, our Reading office has grown to over 100 planners and designers. We service a wide range of residential, mixed-use, retail, strategic land, and commercial projects of various types and scales, including regeneration and placemaking opportunities.
Reading is a city that takes pride in its cultural heritage, and we take pride in our city. From playing a key role in securing an investment to revitalize the beloved Hexagon Theatre into a multi-function community hub that meets the to helping develop Reading FC’s new training academy at Bearwood Park, we’re committed preserving and enhancing Reading and its surrounds. We also worked on the development of Cine Valley, a new television and film studio complex at Thames Valley Science Park, which will transform the local area, creating new jobs and opportunities, and place the Thames Valley at the forefront of the UK's film and television industry.
Alex Comrie, Landscape Director
I relish the challenge of transforming tough, unloved spaces into something beautiful and distinct that brings community and nature together.
Romy Panesar, Architectural Director
Positivity is a belief that encourages you to solve a problem. Collaboration is the tool used to solve it.
Simone Gobber, Urban Design Associate
As a community developer and versatile designer, I believe in lifelong learning to provide the best results to clients and users.
Nick Paterson-Neild, Planning Director
What motivates me? Helping clients find the best way forward for their projects and working with great people to find solutions is exciting.
Jenni Montgomery, Business Development Director
Our industry thrives on personal relationships—developing a structured approach to forming and maintaining them makes all the difference!
Nick Collins, Architectural Director
Architecture is all about people—whether it’s the user, visitor, or casual observer—and its environmental cost will have a global impact.
Vaughan Anderson, Urban Design Director
Great places are created with a clear vision, collaboration with the community, and a client committed to the long-term project delivery.
David Kennedy, Associate Architect
Transforming a tired, old building or a run-down area into something new and fit for the future inspires me in everything I do.
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