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WELCOME

We design buildings that work for our clients and are kind to the environment. 

We are a small and friendly architectural practice who work on projects from inception to completion. 

Our experienced designers listen to you, and with vision and expertise, design the buildings you need.

 

Hives Architects was originally formed in Reading in 1934, and has operated continuously since. 

The practice has always worked on a wide variety of building types and for a range of clients.

Please contact us for an initial consultation.

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PORTFOLIO
LOW ENERGY DESIGN SERVICES
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If you are looking to reduce the energy use of your building project we have in-house expertise to help you achieve your goals. Alistair Cruickshank is our Passivhaus Consultant and energy expert. 

Please contact us for an initial consultation to see how we create more comfortable, energy efficient buildings.

MEET THE TEAM

OUR TEAM

As a practice we take pride in our work and your projects. We are a friendly, enthusiastic and professional team who offer innovative design solutions coupled with a high level of personal service, expertise and experience. The expertise and up-to-date knowledge of our staff goes hand-in-hand with a best possible client service. We draw in 3D, using Archicad, which is an object based drawing package, ready for BIM modelling for larger and more complex projects.

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HENK

ARCHITECT RIBA | PARTNER

Henk qualified as an architect in 1999 at the University of Delft. He also studied at the University of Bath. He worked at Foster and Partners, and at HLM Architects, on large office schemes and significant education projects. Henk joined Hives in 2010 and has been a partner since 2014. He oversees work in all sectors, including challenging planning applications, and delivery of a number of key projects on site.

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ALISTAIR

LOW ENERGY AND CERTIFIED PASSIVHAUS CONSULTANT | PARTNER

Alistair qualified as an architect in 2002. He previously worked at HLM, and at Bouygues UK. Alistair joined Hives in 2020 and has been a partner since 2022. As a certified Passivhaus consultant he specialises in low energy building design, reducing environmental impact, whilst achieving high levels of internal comfort and build quality. He provides design and technical experience alongside specialist qualifications and energy modelling to provide truly sustainable projects.

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GODA

ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT

Goda graduated from the University of Nottingham where she gained both her Bachelors and Masters in architecture. She joined us during the COVID-19 lockdown. Goda worked at ADAM Architecture, on alterations to large houses and master planning projects.  She recently achieved planning permission for 6 Passivhaus dwellings, and is working on extending and converting an office building into flats as one of her current projects.

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CARL

ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT

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BRIONY

ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT

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CORNELIUS

ARCHITECT RIBA 

Carl graduated from Oxford Brookes in 2019 and joined us in 2020, having previously worked at YKDesign. Carl has worked on a number of residential schemes, including a large care home to residential use conversion, and a new build mixed use building with restaurant and flats in London. Carl helped with obtaining planning on a 300m2 extension recently.

Briony joined the practice in 2021 after obtaining first class BA (hons) at the University of Portsmouth. Her interest in Passivhaus meant we were most excited to talk to her. Briony's currently working on conversion schemes and residential extensions before starting part 2 studies next year.

Cornelius qualified as an Architect in 1999.  In 2001 he joined Hives, specialising in work on listed buildings but also new-build in a traditional style. He was a partner between 2010 and 2020 and continues to support the practice as a consultant where needed for heritage statements and listed building advice.

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JERRY

HIVES HEARING DOG

Jerry is Alistair's hearing dog. He helps with various things like listening for alarms and doorbells. He also ensures there's never a dull moment when he's in the office!

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

We are always interested in speaking with likeminded and talented individuals!

Please contact us at info@hivesarchitetcs.co.uk with your CV and Portfolio for consideration. 

TESTIMONIALS

TESTIMONIALS

GREENBANK

Professor J Almond, Dr K Almond

“Hives Architects helped us to distil our design ideas and brief into a beautiful new home. Henk and his team successfully navigated us through sketch design, detailed design and planning stages. The house was designed around our ambitious requirements on comfort, zero fossil fuel, and minimal energy use. Now that the house is complete we really enjoy the well-proportioned spaces and flow through the house, as well as the balanced design of the exteriors, and the way the house connects to the gardens and landscape.”

CONTACT
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Reading

Guildford

Hives Architects LLP
Quadrant House

Broad Street
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 7QE

0118 958 7331
 

Hives Architects LLP

37 Recreation Road

Guildford

Surrey

GU1 1HP

01483 322331

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