Purpose
Perpendicular Consultancy is a new type of architecture practice bringing an evidence-based approach to create transformative design solutions for the built environment.
Home of 2030 winning design proposal
“Passion. Hunger. Accuracy. Professionalism personified. It really is a pleasure to work with Perpendicular.”
— Jack Knight-Adams (client)
Perpendicular Consultancy creates extraordinary architecture powered by science. We purposefully move beyond the confines of architecture to make space for change — taking inspiration and evidence from cutting-edge research in adjacent sciences such as psychology, physiology, sociology, ecology, economics, and systems theory. Based at the Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership in Cambridge we collaborate with global experts to provide integrated, evidence-based solutions for the benefit of people and planet.
We exclusively work with clients who seek positive change and prioritise environmental and social value. We undertake evidence-based research and provide tailored strategies for developers, housing associations, local and national government. We also have the knowledge and capability to transform strategy into built architecture, whether new build or retrofit, and specialise in complex projects — in particular housing, public buildings and masterplanning.
We’re not beholden to what we design, but how we design it. We prioritise circular design principles, and are experts in manufactured design using natural materials, using the right materials in the right places. We’re innovative yet pragmatic, dynamic yet meticulous, passionate yet flexible. We’re researchers, thinkers, and designers, helping our clients transition to a regenerative world using nature-positive systems. No pseudo nonsense. No whims or fancies. No egos. Just brilliant, beautiful design for good reason, with good reason.
Our clients trust Perpendicular for a holistic and rigorous approach — and enjoy working with us for the passion and enthusiasm we bring. With a founder who is both a physics and architecture graduate, chair of the Cambridge Association of Architects, trustee of The Cambridge Room, and a founding partner of various industry collectives. Read more about us by visiting our page on our People. If you wish to become a collaborator we’d love to hear from you.
Services
At Perpendicular, we create strategic consultancy advice and design beautiful and intelligent architecture.
Our services help our clients turn a Brief into an inspirational design solution, delivered by a consistent and trusted team and network of professionals.
We ensure our design solutions are intellegent and resiliant, while using modern methods of construction and biogenic materials that respond positively to the environment and local economy.
We work exclusively with local government, developers, and private individuals who share our ethos with a focus on housing, schools and public buildings.
Feasibility Reports
Our feasibility reports provide site analysis, opportunities and constraints to help our clients make informed decisions about possible development. We identify stakeholders from the outset and look for opportunities to maximise value and social engagement regardless of the building type and project brief.
Planning
We have an enormous wealth of experience with taking projects through to achieving a successful planning outcome. We will always add value to maximise the site’s full potential. We work alongside all stakeholders including the local community to ensure a smooth and positive planning process.
Delivery
We are able to deliver projects regardless of size and complexity. We are BIM capable and are happy to be Lead Designer, coordinating the detailed design process on behalf of our clients. This can be on a scale of a house or a much larger multi-residential or educational project.
Design Guidelines
With a particular emphasis on modern methods of construction, this service provides clients with independent and impartial advice on how they can best embrace modern methods of construction as an overarching strategy for their future builds.
Project Briefs
This service is offered to clients who need to create a site-specific Project Brief with a particular emphasis on the best way to incorporate modern methods of construction; reconnecting with nature using sustainable materials; and ensure the health and wellbeing of occupants.
Research
We offer a tailored service for specific research carried out in relation to our three main approaches; modern methods of construction, regenerative design, and social value. We invite the best consultants to ensure our clients receive evidence based results.
A selection organisations we have provided work for:
