Tonic Architecture Ltd

Our story

Driven by our passions for the continuity of tradition and preservation of the environment, we aim to create beautiful, responsible buildings that enhance and are rooted in their locations.

We believe that we should:-

- Leave the environment in a better condition than we found it

- Promote traditional crafts and use historic buildings and techniques as a guide and resource for contemporary solutions

- Use natural, local and sustainable materials to create beautiful architecture that enhances its place, our wellbeing and our quality of life

Based in the heart of the creative city of Bristol, we are well-placed to undertake work throughout the country on all scales of private residential, development, public and education projects.

We have experience in sensitive contemporary design and the imaginative re-use, refurbishment and extension of historic and listed buildings.

The re-use and retrofitting of existing buildings is, we believe, one of the most responsible things that we as architects can do to reduce our environmental impact, and is key to our approach.

Our designs draw inspiration from the way materials root a building to its location, amplify a sense of place and give us a feeling of continuity. We love working alongside skilled craftsmen and women who share our passion for traditional building techniques and materials - which we believe are adaptable and create long term value and resilience.

We give careful consideration to the provenance of products and materials and try to source those that create the minimum environmental impact in their manufacture, lifetime, and future re-use.

We work closely with tried and trusted consultants, contractors and artisans who share our approach, and regularly deal with planning and conservation officers together with consultees such as Historic England.

Architects & Designers Project range: £100,000 - £10,000,000

Portfolio

Project: Grade II Listed cottage refurbishment & extension, Somerset.