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Who we are
ABOUT US
Gruhe Architects is a RIBA Chartered Architects practice established in 2008, with work experience from the UK & overseas covering Residential, Masterplanning, Commercial, Ecclesiastical & Light Industrial sectors.
Prior to Gruhe, Michael & Pearl have had work experience on projects in Education, Entertainment, Custodial, Healthcare, Hospitality, Retail & large scale Master-planning.
Gruhe specialises in traditional & contemporary solutions that are environmentally sustainable & contextual.
Michael & Pearl are passionate about using their skills to help people have access to better quality housing. With firm roots in Sri Lanka, they volunteered with post tsunami rebuilding in Unawatuna, Sri Lanka along with Studio Libeskind, New York. Michael has also been involved in outline planning for a gated facility for people with albinism in Tanzania.
Gruhe has volunteered on the RIBA 'Ask an Architect' stalls at 'Grand Designs', & the 'Home Building & Renovating Show' (ExCel, London & the NEC, Birmingham); taken part in the previously popular 'Architect in the house’ (a RIBA initiative with 'Shelter'); and 2 of their projects have been featured on BBC East Midlands news & Channel 5.
Gruhe has conducted design surgeries in Birmingham & London offering free sessions to the public via pre-booked appointments through which they have raised funds for charitable causes.
Currently an extended team of 5, Gruhe Architects delivers a tailored, personal response.
Courtesy H. Cooray Photography
What we do
At Gruhe our clients can expect to recieve a tailored service - from a feasibility study through to practical completion on site, or simply to suit a projects specific requirements, such as an Options Appraisal, up to a Statutory Application or Final Completion on site.
We strive to achieve high quality design that understands and exceeds the requirements and expectations - while adding value.
We offer advise on the requirement for other consultants - such as structural, mechanical / electrical engineers, quantity surveyor, party wall surveyor and also assist our clients with the appointment of a building contractor.
Our service covers all finishes and lighting, as well as the detailed internal arrangement of spaces.
We use traditional hand sketching for much of our concept work which is then transferred to Revit BIM modelling software. This enables three-dimensional development / comprehension of buildings and spaces, along with the ease of using a single file between the design team consultants which reduces the risk of error.
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