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GPAD is an award winning architecture practice focused on the people we work with and those who interact with the buildings we help design.

Bringing this late-Victorian office building into modern day working standards fit with a roof terrace with panoramic views on the city.

A 70,000 sq ft, eight storey new build sustainable workplace which considers the environment and wellbeing of the tenants.

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We built an award winning two bedroom house on a 6m by 7m garage plot in central London

An architecturally led scheme that references it's past, and become an active part of this makers community.

Retrofit of four linked buildings creating a flexible workspace.

Our winning entry for the Old Street roundabout public realm competition

A design led mixed use development all centered around a new street design to promote community

Build The Way; an internship aimed at 18 - 22 year olds in collaboration with POoR Collection

A refurbished office in the heart of St James Park that references its previous occupiers with design featuring morse code

A substantial extension in black curved wave zinc cladding to add texture and interest to the corner

We approach each project on its own merits, read about the ethos we weave throughout our process

Transforming a Victorian warehouse into a contemporary workplace

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Ethos

Our ethos outlines the fundamental principles upon which we work and having them clearly set out allows us to harness ourselves and hold ourselves accountable.

News

  • Charles Bettes shares his thoughts on alternative routes into the profession of architecture in Building Design.

    ARB’s proposed education reforms offer the perfect opportunity to reimagine the profession, writes Charles Bettes Full article: www.bdonline.co.uk/opinion/we-must-seize-this-opportunity-to-reform-the-profession The traditional three-part route to qualifying as an architect in the UK is outdated and exclusive. It doesn’t cater for those who can’t afford it or who learn in different ways; it hasn’t done enough to encourage […]

    2nd May 2023

  • GPAD gets the green light for nine contemporary family homes built of a brownfield site in Croydon

    The site on Birchanger Road is located south of Norwood Junction station and is flanked by residential plots on the east, west and north sides, and is screened by many trees and shrubbery. The pedestrianised lane has been designed to be multifunctional allowing children across all age ranges to play and socialise with other residents […]

    12th April 2023

  • GPAD joins Notting Hill Genesis Development Framework

    We’re delighted to announce that GPAD has been selected to be on the Notting Hill Genesis development framework. The framework will support NHG to deliver high-quality homes in vibrant, successful places, with a focus on creating thriving communities. GPAD is in small/specialist works which will deliver projects such as small new-build sites, refurbishments, and commercial fit […]

    16th December 2022