Capra Architects

Expertise and Experience

At Capra Architects, we have over 20 years of experience in delivering design solutions for specialist police and military training facilities. Our team has collaborated on a range of projects, developing advanced solutions in firearms training. With unparalleled experience in ballistic design solutions, we have worked closely with the College of Policing and Ministry of Defence to develop the most advanced solutions in firearms training.

Our expertise includes designing ballistic ranges, 360-degree live fire skills houses, general support accommodation, office space, and custody suites. We work in close partnership with other specialists to deliver integrated, seamless design solutions. Our team's extensive experience in the blue light sector has enabled us to develop a deep understanding of the needs of emergency services, including police forces, fire and rescue services, and ambulance trusts across the UK.

Architectural Design

As part of Blue Sky Design Services, we have extensive experience across the blue light sector, working on a range of projects from feasibility studies to refurbishments of existing specialist training centres to multi-million pound new build multi-use training facilities, including ballistic design solutions. Our architectural design team has the creativity and expertise to deliver best-in-class specialist training facilities. We can act as lead architectural designer, ballistic design consultant, fit-out designer, or client advisor from any RIBA stage for facilities such as indoor ranges, external NDA ranges, live fire skills buildings, method of entry training facilities, public order arenas, teaching facilities, forensic ballistics facilities, and secure office and support accommodation.

Feasibility Studies and Business Case Development

As part of our comprehensive services, we offer expert advisory support at the early stages of any project. This includes site options appraisals, master planning, or cost analysis to inform outline or full business case proposals to support funding applications or approvals. Our team has the latest industry expertise and a pragmatic approach to ensuring clients can deliver their mission and maximize the resources available to them. We can provide client advisory support at the earliest stages of any project, providing expert guidance on feasibility studies and business case development.

Ballistic Design and Fit-out Services

Our expertise in delivering best-in-class specialist training facilities is unparalleled. Our project experience ranges from feasibility studies to refurbishments of existing specialist training centres to multi-million pound new build multi-use training facilities, including ballistic design solutions. Capra Architects can act as lead architectural designer, ballistic design consultant, fit-out designer, or client advisor from any RIBA stage for facilities such as indoor ranges, external NDA ranges, live fire skills buildings, method of entry training facilities, public order arenas, teaching facilities, forensic ballistics facilities, and secure office and support accommodation.