we design buildings that work in real life operationally, commercially and over time

Our team boasts extensive expertise in the built environment, uniquely positioned to meet the critical business needs of our clients in the operational & later living sectors. We are driven by a deep commitment to understanding the end user, ensuring that every solution we provide delivers beautiful, functional design.

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We are specialists

We’re a close-knit team with experience working on a wide range of projects in the UK. Our work spans everything from individual buildings to mixed-use villages and urban plots in masterplans, with project values between £10 million and £80million. Whether it’s urban, suburban, or rural settings, or remodelling existing buildings in complex planning environments, we bring expertise to operational living.

We offer the full package of architectural services which correspond to the RIBA Plan of Work.

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Who we work with

Our clients:

Rangeford Villages logo on a dark blue background.
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Retirement Villages logo on a teal background
Logo with stylized symbols and the words "Related Argent" on a pink and purple gradient background.
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The logo of The Geoghegan Group with a stylized abstract design in orange, green, maroon, and navy and the company name in navy text.
Audley Group logo on a blue background
Octopus Real Estate logo with white text on a dark blue background, enclosed in a light blue circular outline.
Logo of The Manor & Ashbury Resorts on a dark blue background.
Logo for Nest Property featuring a stylized abstract nest with colored curved lines above the words 'nest property'.
Logo for Origin Active Lifestyle Communities featuring a green and blue abstract tree icon with the text 'ORIGIN Active Lifestyle Communities' beneath it.
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Prime logo with a blue background and white text
LHC logo in red text on a white background
Logo with a blue square and yellow lines resembling a computer chip or circuit, next to the text 'MONTAGU EVANS' in blue capital letters.
Endurance Estates logo with a stylized mountain or peak icon.

Memberships

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Chartered Membership

Anne-Marie Nicholson RIBA

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Corporate Members

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  • "Their in-depth knowledge of the product, and critically, their understanding of the requirements of the end user gives Rangeford enormous confidence that the end product will be truly best in class and exceed the needs, desires and aspirations of our future residents."

    CEO - Rangeford villages

  • "The team should be commended on the work produced, as it is a comprehensive and well considered design. The collaborative process and environment that you formed was exemplary!"

    Development Director - Audley Group

  • "Anne-Marie worked with us whilst at Life3A on the Brent Cross Plot 22 later living project, up to RIBA Stage 2. The team were a pleasure to work with throughout, combining a deep understanding of the end customer with an ambitious and creative urban design and architectural response suitable for this prominent building that also blends attractively into the wider Brent Cross Town Masterplan."

    Development Manager - Related Argent