The Studio
HG2 is an architectural practice based in Harrogate with an experienced team of architects who deliver a highly personal, creative and professional service.
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Our teams approach every project with dedication and enthusiasm and are committed to producing innovative solutions to every design challenge in order to maximise added value for our clients.
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Our philosophy is driven by a desire to enhance our local environment, making the most of what’s on our door step. We design buildings that have a strong relationship to their surrounding context: aesthetically, environmentally and spatially.
The Team
JAMES ELLIOTT
DESIGN DIRECTOR
James is the founding Director of HG2 Architects and a RIBA Chartered Architect. James has an extremely varied portfolio of work and significant experience of working on domestic, residential, and commercial projects over the past two decades, including 10 years working at a one of the countries most-well established national practices.
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Away from the office he enjoys renovation projects, is actively involved in the North Yorkshire branch of the RIBA, and has a passion for art.
PETER TOMKINS
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Peter is an Architectural Technologist and Director of HG2 Architects. Peter gained valuable experience working for architects and housing developers before joining HG2 Architects in 2020. His skills have been vital in developing the new practice.
Outside of work he enjoys a variety of sports, particularly Jiu Jitsu and Golf, and is currently learning Spanish.
MICHAEL BOOTH
ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIST
Our newest member of the team. Michael is an experienced Architectural Technologist, who has previously worked for Ryder Architecture and Faulkner Brown Architects.
Michael is a huge sports fan.
Personal
We invest time building strong relationships with our clients. This allows us to gain an understanding of how they live and work so that we can design buildings that meet their unique and individual requirements.
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Our design process is not about imposing an architectural style on a project but is instead driven by the constraints of the site and the lifestyles and attitudes of our clients. This approach allows us to create unique buildings which respond to their users and surroundings.
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We pride ourselves on our flexibility, genuine approachability and dedication to every project no matter what the brief or budget.
Creative
Our commitment to good design and dedication to producing exciting and inspirational buildings is driven by a passion for creativity, innovation and problem solving.
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We work in a range of media from hand drawn sketches to 3D computer images and physical models. This helps us to engage with our clients whilst allowing us to develop design concepts efficiently in order to guarantee a great value service.
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Our goal is to deliver the highest quality design service in order to create buildings which exceed the expectations of our clients.
Professional
We are bound by the Codes of Professional Conduct of both the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and offer a highly professional service.
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The guidelines of the Codes of Professional Conduct are in place to protect the interests of our clients and to ensure that we act with professional integrity at all times;
are honest and trustworthy; and carry out our work professionally and competently.
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We provide our clients with great value for money and maximise the return on their investment by delivering a service that is professional, personal and creative.