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Why Quattro
Our designs excite and inspire, regularly exceeding expectation
Quattro Design Architects is a leading Sustainable Architectural practice based in Gloucester Quays. We work across the U.K.
Established 35+ years ago, Quattro’s Sustainable Architecture spans multiple sectors. Our passionate Teams are led by sector-specific Directors bringing industry insight, expertise and established partnerships, ensuring great collaboration and the delivery of design and technical excellence.
At Quattro, we design Architecture for the people who will benefit from the places and spaces we create. Our designs excite and inspire, regularly exceeding expectation. They create long-lasting impressions on the individuals and communities for whom they are designed; transforming lives. Our repeat business and long-lasting partnerships speak for themselves.
From the outset, sustainability, collaboration and social responsibility have been at the heart of our work. Today we embrace these values as passionately as ever, developing inspiring, award-winning and technically excellent buildings, sensitively designed with a human touch.
They are highly creative and convert inspiring ideas into viable solutions. They are flexible and responsive, with a hands on approach. QDA provide an exceptional service and are a pleasure to work with. We have absolutely no hesitation in highly recommending them.
Pate’s Grammar School, Cheltenham
Through the proven delivery of professional approach, innovative design concepts, attention to detail and collaborative approach to the design and construction process, Quattro have become a designer of choice within Speller Metcalfe.
Speller Metcalfe, Gloucester
An exceptionally talented group of design architects who go the extra mile for the client, they have worked on a considerable number of projects at our Academy, all delivered with skill, efficiency, on time and within budget. I recommend them without reservation.
Churchill Academy, North Somerset
Commitment extended well beyond the accepted working day hours and meant the community felt fully and engaged and listened to.
Herefordshire Council
Having worked for a number of years on several frameworks and many local schemes, we have found that our projects have always benefitted from Quattro's talented and enthusiastic individuals.
Kier, Gloucester
Quattro's close attention to detail and thought that went into the design and planning stage of the development is clearly evident and their thoroughness was maintained during the construction phase.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital School, Bristol
We have always found the Quattro team to be efficient, professional and proactive in all the projects where we have worked together.
E G Carter & Co Ltd, Gloucester
We selected the team because they combined experienced, imaginative and environmentally sensitive design capability with a highly responsive approach as regards the client brief, working within tight planning constraints whilst building a deep understanding of the students’ needs. In this regard, we were not disappointed.
Cheltenham Ladies' College, Cheltenham
The unit has now been visited by some of the leading international experts in acute psychiatric care some of whom have commented that the unit may be amongst the best in the world.
International Journal of Psychiatric Intensive care
The commitment shown to meeting very tight deadlines, strict planning regulations and understanding the complexities of the local area has been phenomenal. This has been a huge task and we are delighted that Quattro have ensured that planning permission has been granted for our fabulous school.
Colwall C of E Primary School, Malvern
Our architects really listened to the outcomes that were important to us as a friendly and welcoming dental practice and managed to surpass them for both us and our patients.
Broad Street Dental Surgery, Hereford
We particularly enjoy Quattro's willingness to work with us to support and engage with others outside the design team, working with schools, colleges and local communities to inform and help stimulate interest and understanding of the construction industry.
Speller Metcalfe, Gloucester
You have an incredibly flexible approach. Not only do you understand funding constraints but also the limitations on time that staff at the school will have and are happy to do everything possible to minimise their workload.
Pate’s Grammar School, Cheltenham
The close co-operation between clinical staff and the architects resulted in an exceptional building. As clinical lead for the project, I was extremely impressed with the ability of the designer to use creative flair transforming the core functional requirements of the unit into something quite special. cont/...
International Journal of Psychiatric Intensive care
... The project management by Quattro design was also outstanding.
International Journal of Psychiatric Intensive care
As a headteacher, it is rare to be given a building where the needs of pupils have been at the very heart of the design. With colour, shape and a texture chosen for interest and stimulation, this is certainly a building that will facilitate pupil learning.
Kingsway Primary School, Gloucestershire
Sustainability permeates our culture as well as our design
In 1984 at inception, Quattro was delivering Sustainable Design. We were ahead of the game. Today, more than ever, Sustainability lies at the core of our thinking.
Applying our extensive experience and expertise, we work collaboratively with our clients to develop comprehensive sustainable solutions that are practical, affordable and appropriate to each project. We firmly believe in getting the basic design right and in using natural passive dynamics to reduce energy demand and create enduring, cost-effective and energy-efficient buildings.
We are experienced in achieving BREEAM accreditation and using this process from an early stage to guide the design and procurement through a wide range of sustainable issues. We are members of the AECB and Passivhaus Trust and our Passivhaus accredited architects are in-house.
We have signed up to the Architects declare register and are working towards 2030 climate challenge. Quattro Design Architects is an ISO 45001 accredited company. Sustainability permeates our culture as well as our design, our green credentials are important to us.
Team
We have over 50 staff and are growing
Projects
Number of completed projects over last 5 years
Zero Carbon
Net Zero Carbon Architecture is high on our agenda
Great collaboration delivers design and technical excellence
The “solitary genius” who spontaneously receives creative ideas doesn’t exist, and we see that as a good thing. Over the years, our creative Team has learnt that designing collaboratively delivers better design.
Engaging conversation with contractors, clients, designers and end-users, stimulates ideas and this in turn, creates an environment for continuous improvement, openness between all parties, a readiness to accept new ideas, trust, and mutual benefit.
As a result, a much stronger, more powerful and effective team is born.
At Quattro, we strive to create technically excellent design that conveys truth, sustainability and value through collaboration.
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We are passionate about our work, our communities and our environment
Quattro, as a practice, emerged from Solon Housing Association over 35 years ago when our mission was to focus on social and environmental architecture. We were on topic. Today, benefitting society, the communities and the individuals we work with and our environment, still lie at the heart of our ethos.
Quattro undertakes a tremendous amount of Corporate Social Responsibility. During Lockdown, we were hailed as Business & Community Champions when we were quick off the mark to transform our 3D printers for the manufacture of essential face shield equipment. Sharing our Architectural and Sustainable Design experience and passion with young people and local communities lies at the core of our work. We currently support the CIOB, RIBA and Constructing Excellence where our staff frequently undertake the Chairperson role in webinars and presentations, promoting Architecture to an even broader audience. We actively fundraise for local charities and as a leading Sustainable Architectural practice, we take our green credentials seriously.
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Accreditations, Affiliations and Frameworks
Having delivered Sustainable Architecture in the Midlands, the South and Wales for over 35 years, we have established successful partnerships within Construction. We encourage staff membership of relevant industry bodies and we actively engage in Architectural, Design and Construction forums.