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2nd Floor, City Gate West,
Tollhouse Hill, Nottingham
NG1 5AT

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  • Modular design expertise

    From single classroom extensions to entire new schools, we are passionate about utilising offsite construction methods and modular design. Our extensive research has informed our approach to design and the projects we’ve delivered across the UK have given us the learning, capability and portfolio to create modular schools that will delight your community.

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  • New school builds

    We take an education first approach to school design. Whether it’s a nursery, primary, secondary or SEN school, we’ve developed a flexible approach that delivers inspirational educational establishments quickly, efficiently and affordably.

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  • Primary school design

    Our foundations were laid in designing schools. Together with clients and contractors, we have created more than 10,300 school places since 2013. We’re motivated by creating safe and inspiring learning environments for children to thrive in from the moment they first step through the school doors.

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  • Secondary school solutions

    Whether it’s a classroom refurbishment, school expansion project, sports hall or a science block offering state of the art STEM facilities, we’re motivated by designing educational buildings that give pupils the inspirational facilities they need to help them excel in their learning. We thrive on creating innovative solutions for secondary schools across the country and we’re confident that we can do the same for you.

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  • Get in touch

    We would be delighted to become an extension of your team, working closely with you to create a sustainable and beautiful school building quickly, efficiently and cost effectively. Contact us for a chat and let’s explore how we can work together to bring your project to life.

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  • Buildings that begin with people

    The best designed buildings are rooted in what communities really need. For example, that’s why every school we help to create starts with the children who’ll grow there – and every house we help to build starts with the people who’ll make it home. It’s the way architectural design ought to be, and it’s why the first thing we build is our relationship with you.

    Our Approach

  • Collaborating closely with commissioners

    We know how hard our clients work to deliver inspiring places, on tight deadlines, with fixed budgets. That’s why we work together closely with you from day one until the day the doors open, and far beyond. It’s why we use efficient processes and technologies to deliver more – faster, better and for less. And it’s why so many of our clients come back, time and time again.

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  • Giving construction partners the tools they need

    Every day, our construction partners are tasked with delivering our designs, as well as our promises. They’re in the thick of it, challenged with making everyone happy – and still keeping their business sustainable. That's why we pride ourselves on creating architectural designs that can be built quickly, safely and successfully, to the highest technical standards.

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  • Creating places to be proud of

    We help our clients create places they're proud of. Spaces people love. Buildings that build futures. Schools programmes that make a real difference to a whole new generation. We’re proud to make it a positive experience, and we make sure you’re right at the heart of it.

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  • With you every step of the way

    Working with us means just that – sharing, collaborating, rolling your sleeves up and joining the discussion. Our architects are accessible and available to help you at any time. You’ll find them in your office, in your community and knee-deep in your foundations.

    It’s the best way to give you the results you need. And that’s something we’re committed to from day one. We’ll make sure your project is a rewarding, enjoyable journey – mitigating risk, ensuring compliance and guaranteeing quality to keep that big idea of yours burning bright.

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  • “I am just putting into writing how thrilled we are as a school with our new classrooms. The whole process from beginning to end went very smoothly and the design team worked with us to ensure that the end result was just what we needed. [The classrooms] are definitely a wow factor.”

    Helen Ward, Head Teacher, Hazeldene Lower School

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  • All the experience you need in one friendly, collaborative team

    • School architecture
    • Residential architecture
    • Commercial architecture
    • Community architecture
    • Conservation architecture
    • Sustainable architecture
    • Urban design and masterplanning
    • Interior architecture and design

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  • “Having worked with a number of architects previously, working with Lungfish was a positive experience. Lungfish listened to our ideas and vision and were able to adapt the plans for our school to suit our needs within the budget restraints we were under. The project was completed within an extremely tight timescale and the school was able to open on time, which was an amazing feat.”

    David Dyson, Head Teacher, Riseley C of E Primary School

  • “Our pupils and staff are delighted with the transformation of our site following our building and refurbishment project… despite a huge amount of work going on, the approach adopted meant that disruption during the work was at an absolute minimum. A great success!”

    Ruth Wilkes, Principle, Castle Newnham School

News
19/11/2019

Planning Permissions – How to get them right: Part two

With the Autumn term drawing to a close, preparations are underway to plan for accommodating next year’s cohort of new young people....

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31/10/2019

Planning Permissions – How to get them right: Part one

It’s easy to see planning applications as a major hurdle on the path to getting your projects built. But it doesn’t have to be that way...

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11/09/2019

Still learning lessons from every project

Regional design lead John Morris has spent a career designing schools. We caught up with him to find out how the education sector’s changing and why..

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