At the outset of larger or more complex sites, we develop clear urban design and masterplanning frameworks to guide future development. This stage establishes the overarching vision for a site, considering land use, movement, scale, massing and landscape to ensure proposals respond positively to their context.

We test development capacity, prepare illustrative layouts and assess key constraints and opportunities, including access, heritage, ecology and planning policy. Our team has produced consented masterplans within a UNESCO World Heritage Site, demonstrating our ability to navigate highly sensitive contexts while delivering robust and commercially viable proposals. We work closely with planning consultants, highways engineers and other specialists to ensure schemes are well-coordinated and deliverable.

This stage provides a coherent spatial strategy, planning clarity and a strong foundation for future design stages, helping clients unlock site potential while ensuring long-term quality and placemaking.