Who are Atelier Regolith?
A Nottinghamshire based architectural practice made up of its four directors from varying backgrounds all with a common aim to create contextual architecture straight from your site that is sustainable environmentally and within the community.
Ben Smallwood, Site Director. British, Canadian RIBA architect with a background in material innovation.
Bee Leighton, Technical Director. British RIBA architect and spokesperson for equality within the built environment industry. Background in technical strategies.
Borna Cvrtila, Finance Director. Croatian RIBA architect specialising in concept and detail design. Taking inspiration from all art forms and further afield.
Müge Karatas, Marketing Director. Turkish, British RIBA architect who specialises in physical model making and photography.
What do we do?
Atelier Regolith evaluates the material opportunities on site to make architecture of its region. We experiment and research the materials found locally on site and the techniques used traditionally in the region. From this research we develop the design on all scales from the overall layout to the final details. The final building will have a minimal carbon footprint and be sustainable in the senses of environment and community. The materials used will sit the building comfortably within its surroundings.
When did we start?
Our directors all met in Nottingham at Nottingham Trent University. Although they all took different paths to reach where they are now they were all brought together by common goals and ideas. Atelier Regolith was conceived in 2020 and already expanding rapidly with visions and plans outlining the next ten years.
Where are we?
The Granary, Church Lane, Thrumpton, Nottingham, NG11 0AX.
Take a look at our blog post ‘Our home’ to find out more about our decision on where to locate our first office.
With directors originating from, Turkey, Canada, Croatia and throughout the UK Atelier Regolith is keen to expand to key locations we think we can make a difference with our ideas.
Why are we doing this?
As a group our directors were terrified with the changes in climate, environment, and landscape even within their lifetimes all due to the thoughtless usage of raw materials. Our team wanted to experiment with a primal approach to taking what you need from nature to construct an architecturally rich building that is suited to its contextual landscape.
Why are we the right people for the job?
Each of our directors since before starting their architectural training had a passion and an empathy for nature and the preservation of it. We are currently the national leaders of architecture using this approach and one of a few globally. Not only are we key researchers in this type of construction, we are also passionate and invested in it.
How do we create your architecture?
You can find out all about how we create our architecture under our design approach page. But why read about it when you can experience it?
What where who are our clients?
Our clients can come from anywhere at any time with any budget and we will try to offer a solution that follows our ethos and your vision. A perfect client to us has a passion for creating a change with their own area of land, we would like you to come to the table with your passions and what is important to you, as well as an open mind as to the approach we take. Often the best buildings are formed from a relationship of belief and common goals between client and architect.
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