THE ARCHITECTURE ENSEMBLE

The Architecture Ensemble was established in 2002 by the architect Steven Johnson and is focused on a primary construction material : wood... The Architecture Ensemble works closely with well qualified and skilled engineers and has close links with some of the best timber manufacturers and carpenters in the country. Timberbuild is a special process requiring in-depth knowledge of all the aspects involved in selecting, designing, and building with the material. A key aim of the firm is to exploit the potential to reduce the environmental impact of construction and increase local commerce based upon sustainable forestry ... all while trying to help project timber as a timeless material... Although based in central London the office has a rich mix of projects both urban and rural. Though the projects range widely in their budgets, with funding coming from both public and private sources, we intend to stay focussed and responsive, working on projects of a social, environmental, and..

Primary location: London United Kingdom