HÛT Architecture

HUT make places to live, work and play that are sustainable not just in terms of their embodied and operational energy, but also in their broader social context. 4 key values underpin our approach: Re-imagine – re-use rather than demolish, repair rather than discard. We look to reinvent how buildings and structures can have a life beyond their original purpose Delight – we believe that joy is just as important as function. Seed the unexpected and create escapism through architecture Patina – imagine spaces both now and in the future; work with materials that endure, grow in character and develop patina with time and use Enrichment – architecture should be transformative for those that experience it. It should enrich the lives of its immediate users and the community & environment in which it sits. We endeavour to leave a positive legacy Many of our projects are mixed use, retrofit, located within tight urban sites, and involve Listed Buildings; all are approached with an open mind and enthusiasm to create the most appropriate response to the brief. We work towards low carbon and embrace the circular economy, reducing waste through the inventive upcycling of sites, building uses, and materials. Ours is a diverse, design-centric and democratic studio environment. We support local schools, lecture at Universities, and engage in place-making within our broader community. We actively encourage young architects from disadvantaged backgrounds and are signatories of the Waltham Forest Career Programme Pledge and Mayor of London’s Diversity Pledge. We have enjoyed working with a wide range of clients over the last 20 years; from individuals to pension funds, local authorities and estates, and our many enlightened investors and partners. “The primitive hut is not only the origin of built form, but is also the very personification of all that is right in architecture.” Abbe Laugier, 1753