Our approach

We recognise the privileged and responsible position we are in as built environment professionals to have a positive impact and to do good through the integrity of our actions: our actions on environmental impacts, community and social impacts, our teams and our customers.

We think that a sustainable approach to architecture in its widest sense is fundamental to every project we do. We also think it needs to be part of our every day and not ‘something else’ to have the biggest effect. This means we will speak to you about the impacts your project will have simply and as standard. 

Every small change we make helps create a better bigger picture and improves our shared environment.

We’re thinkers as much as makers. We believe that architecture is as much about people as buildings, and that buildings should be shaped by their surroundings, their role and the people who’ll use them.

A community of specialists, people are at the heart of our business. We work with a wide variety of clients from commercial businesses, to cultural organisations, to individuals; and add value by bringing expertise and understanding. Making seemingly complex issues understandable and enjoyable.

Our aim is to create high quality architectural solutions that respond sensitively to their context but remain unquestionably of their time - creating buildings and places that have purpose, sensibility, and appeal.

Buttress has a deep and long-held understanding and respect for the way the past and present inform the future. We are excited by places with inherent meaning and resonance. This is born from our heritage expertise and is written through our lineage and approach to all that we do. It is evidenced in our values and the way we work.