Jeremy combines a scholarly interest in the ancient buildings of Rome with a highly practical, innovative approach to his work as an architect. His expertise with listed buildings is combined with a much sought-after specialism in hotel and spa design, and a strong commitment to sustainability infuses all of his projects. As well as major hotel commissions in the UK and internationally, Jeremy’s broad spectrum of skills encompasses the commercial office and retail sectors as well as church work and residential developments.
Jeremy leads the practice’s Sustainable Heritage Hotels initiative, known as Shh!, which is helping clients in the hospitality industry to find greener ways to build and operate. Whether the project involves converting a historic listed building for hotel use or constructing anew, he is able to demonstrate that sustainability makes good practical and economic sense.
While in his element working in constrained situations with listed and other sensitive buildings, Jeremy also enjoys the challenge of delivering environmentally responsible extensions and alterations. He is proud of the fact that the distribution centre he designed for Adnams Brewery gained a BREEAM Excellent rating.
A good listener and a natural problem solver, Jeremy has wide experience of engaging with planners, conservation officers, English Heritage and its sister bodies in Scotland and Wales. His talent lies in encouraging collaboration from everyone involved in a project so that positive outcomes can be agreed. Above all, Jeremy has a reputation for tuning into clients aspirations and meeting them in a practical and imaginative way.
‘I thrive on complexity and constraints. Then to move on to a clear logical design which is both commercially viable and aesthetically pleasing is very satisfying.’