Our approach
Based in Nottingham, Marsh:Grochowski Architects has been practising since 1985 with work across multiple building sectors and different locations around the UK. Today the practice focuses mainly on housing, cultural buildings and educational facilities, our projects include:
- Bespoke, one-off houses
- Small to medium urban housing and mixed use developments
- Apartment buildings
- Community centres
- Theatres for both public and schools
- Galleries and exhibition halls
- Schools for all age groups
- Hotels
- Parks, squares and pavilions
All our schemes have a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability and look to minimise their impact through the use of ‘passive’ design techniques such as maximising natural light, high levels of insulation and air tightness, and the inclusion of ‘active’ technologies like solar hot water, photovoltaics and heat recovery systems. Having practised like this for several decades we have great experience in delivering successful eco projects and we’re still looking to try new ideas.
We are a design led practice, always happy to experiment and innovate with our clients in order to deliver the best design. As such we use both 2D and 3D CAD modelling software to develop our projects. We also work with physical models and image editing software to communicate ideas with clients and Planners.
At Marsh:Grochowski, we understand that every client is different and for that reason we tailor our services to your specific needs. We believe that when designing a building it is important that we work in cohesion with the client and other specialists to achieve the best possible result. All of our architects are ARB registered and look to provide excellent customer service to every client, meaning that when you choose us, you leave 100% satisfied.
We have handled schemes from domestic extensions to £20million multi-use urban developments. Our expertise carries through from developing concepts to final completion and beyond, delivering projects that are kind to the planet, satisfy our clients’ needs and look good doing it! Have a look through our portfolio to see more.
Awards
RIBA National Awards_
The Meat Factory, 2011
House on Rutland Water, 2006
Nottingham Playhouse Neville Studio, 1995
Marsh House 1, 1995
11 Lenton Avenue, 1987
RIBA East Midlands Awards_
The Meat Factory, 2011
Catfoot Lane, 2008
Office on the Ropewalk, 2008
Lacemakers House, 2006
The Search for a Low Energy House, 2005
Lakeside Arts Centre - Gordon Graham Award, 2007
Phoenix Square – Highly Commended, 2010
Kings Meadow Canopy – Commended, 2007
The Manor – Highly Commended, 2007
One Degree West – Highly Commended, 2004
Hart’s Hotel – Highly Commended, 2003
The Marlborough – Highly Commended, 2002
The Meat Factory - Sustainability Award, 2011
Office on the Ropewalk – Sustainability Award, 2008
East Midlands Property Awards_
Green Street - Regeneration Project of the Year Award, 2011
Phoenix Square – Regeneration Project of the Year Award, 2010
Civic Trust Awards_
The Meat Factory – Winner, 2011
The Riverhead Theatre – Highly Commended, 2003
Lakeside Arts Centre – Winner, 2002
Two Houses in the Park - Commended, 1987
Nottingham Lord Mayor’s Awards for Urban Design_
Office on the Ropewalk, 2009
Mellors Primary School, 2009
Kings Meadow Canopy, 2007
Lacemakers House, 2007
Nottingham Civic Society Commendations_
The practice has won a total of 17 commendations including:
Forest Recreation Ground, 2013
Woodthorpe Pavilion, 2012
John A. Stevens Office, 2005
Lakeside Arts Centre, 2001
Rushlight Research Award_
The INET Flat-pack Modular Systems in association with the University of Nottingham
INCA Andy Swan Award_
Catfoot Lane, 2009
RIBA East Midlands Exemplar Housing Projects 2019
Trent Basin Phases 1 & 2