Corrigan Soundy Kilaiditi Architects

CSK Architects is a thoughtful and ambitious architectural practice dedicated to crafting tailored designs that imbue buildings with a profound sense of place. We believe in an encompassing approach to environmental design, meticulously examining every stage of a building's lifecycle. Our collaborative approach thrives on innovation, exploring the intricate relationship between architecture and the surrounding natural ecosystems. We strive to create rich, engaging environments through careful material selection and considered construction techniques, engaging the senses and fostering a connection to the built environment.

To further amplify this focus on sustainability and mindful materiality, our dedicated arm, CSK RECLAIM, actively sources and integrates reclaimed materials into our designs, creating a tangible link to the past while forging a path towards a more sustainable future.

Our Vision

As a practice, we are deeply invested in addressing the multifaceted challenges presented by contemporary society, both architectural and social. We believe that architecture possesses the power to shape our world, and we are committed to harnessing this power responsibly.

Our architectural vision centres on realising the untapped potential of each site, embracing its unique context and constraints to create truly distinctive buildings. Whether working with historic properties or untouched land, we investigate every possibility, transforming limitations into opportunities and crafting structures that seamlessly integrate with their surroundings.

We are driven by a profound commitment to environmental sustainability, integrating this ethos into every aspect of our work. Our dedicated Research and Development team, led by Matthew Barnett Howland, spearheads the exploration of novel bio-renewable materials, with a resolute aim of achieving carbon-negative construction practices.

We actively engage in projects that embody this vision, including the development of a pioneering 'live/work/grow' typology for an exemplary biodynamic farm, where hemp, cultivated on-site, serves as a sustainable building material. Furthermore, we are instrumental in two innovative circular economy stone reuse projects, demonstrating our unwavering dedication to responsible and sustainable design solutions.

Collaboration and Expertise

At CSK Architects, we believe in the power of collaboration. We cultivate strong and lasting relationships with a network of esteemed consultants and contractors, ensuring the seamless execution of high-quality projects within agreed-upon parameters. Our decades of experience have equipped us with a deep understanding of planning regulations and listed building consents, particularly in sensitive locations such as Green Belt sites and 'Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty'. Over the years, we've built a reputation for delivering innovative, contemporary buildings in locations of historical significance, seamlessly blending the past with the present.