Grainge Architects is a leading architectural practice with a rich history and a broad portfolio of projects in the South West. Established in 1990, our firm has consistently delivered high-quality designs and solutions across various sectors, including community, education, healthcare, residential and masterplanning, student residential, heritage, and commercial projects. Our skilled, friendly, and reliable team of Architects and designers is dedicated to creating meaningful architecture that stands the test of time.
Our Ethos: Skilled, Friendly, and Reliable
At Grainge Architects, we pride ourselves on being a skilled, friendly, and reliable architectural practice. We are committed to designing and delivering buildings with longevity and purpose, fostering lasting relationships with communities and clients. Our approach begins with active listening and thoughtful questioning to establish a solid foundation for the project. We believe in creative common sense, combining pragmatism, modesty, and economy to enrich places and buildings. Collaboration is at the heart of our practice, with a non-hierarchical approach that encourages everyone to contribute and refine ideas.
Our Services: A Spectrum of Sectors and Specialisms
Grainge Architects boasts a diverse range of specialisms, enabling us to work across various sectors with equal success. Our expertise spans community projects, healthcare facilities, large-scale masterplans, bespoke one-off homes, commercial developments, and intricate education projects. We specialise in sports facilities, student residential buildings, heritage sites, and urban design, among other areas. Cross-pollination of ideas from our multidisciplinary team ensures innovative and context-driven architecture that truly responds to each client and site's unique qualities and challenges.
Meet the Team: Directors with Extensive Experience
*Tony Pollintine*
As a highly creative architect and director at Grainge Architects, Tony Pollintine leads many of the practice's projects. His sensitive design approach combines with commercial realism, management skills, and strong team leadership to ensure high professional practice and building delivery standards. Tony's experience includes masterplanning, infrastructure, urban design, and building design across various sectors, making him a versatile and valuable asset to the team.
*James Brookes*
James Brookes, another director at Grainge Architects, has developed excellent communication and management skills over 25 years in the construction industry. His energetic and creative approach, combined with exceptional briefing, presenting, team-building, project management, and contract administration skills, has made him an invaluable member of the team. James' extensive experience in production information and site architecture ensures successful project completion.
*Andrew Field*
Andrew Field, our experienced Architect, joined Grainge Architects in 2003. His expertise spans all aspects of architecture and the construction industry, making him a crucial player in the firm's successful delivery of schemes across various sectors. Andrew's skills in detail design, production information, on-site job running, and problem solving are complemented by his environmental design knowledge and experience in environmental assessment processes. As the lead for production information within the office, Andrew's embracement of BIM has significantly contributed to the firm's efficient delivery of projects.
