Environmental Design

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Natural, sculptural forms have been central to Guy Greenfield’s architectural approach throughout his career. His designs are shaped not only by aesthetic vision but by a deep respect for the environment in which each building sits. Rather than imposing form upon the landscape, Greenfield’s architecture emerges from it — responding sensitively to the topography, natural light, prevailing winds, and surrounding views.

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Each building is considered as a sculptural whole, with every element carefully balanced to reflect both functional requirements and environmental harmony. The shapes and spatial arrangements of individual components are guided by their relationship to the broader form, ensuring coherence while maintaining flexibility in how the architecture interacts with its context. This sculptural sensibility is never arbitrary; it is a means of engaging with the landscape and enhancing the environmental performance of the structure.

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Central to this philosophy is the careful consideration of internal and external spaces — their orientation, materiality, and how they are experienced throughout the day and across seasons. Light is treated as a fundamental design material, used to define space, create mood, and connect occupants to the rhythms of the natural world. Views are curated, not only for their visual impact but for how they inform the experience of space and provide a dialogue between inside and outside.

By integrating form, function, and environmental awareness, Guy Greenfield’s work seeks to create architecture that is not only visually compelling but also sustainable, contextual, and enduring.

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About our Practice

Founded in 1990, London based Guy Greenfield Architects design contemporary buildings and products that have a rational logic combined with sculptural qualities. Each project whether for a client or in-house responds carefully to brief, context and user needs. The practice has won a range of RIBA and other awards - Stirling Prize finalists in 2001. The practice is particularly concerned with attention to detail, quality, materials and innovation.