Our approach

Whether working with us as a client, community, team member or peer we believe we are at our best when we approach design as a collective, collaborative process together.

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We believe in the power of people's creativity to help shape a better world, to build places with meaning. 

Heritage is in our DNA

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.

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A community of experts

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.

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Balance and harmony

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.