footprintarchitects

Modern new build house with black, charred timber cladding and open plan kitchen

We shape lives by designing extraordinary places out of our everyday spaces.

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About Us

Durley Chine Environmental Innovation Hub & Visitors Centre

Durley Chine Environmental Innovation Hub & Visitors Centre

Our sea front community hub has just recieved Planning Permission. Visit our project page to find out more!

Footprint Architects are an award-winning, RIBA Chartered Architectural practice based in Bournemouth. We design healthy, people-centred, genuinely sustainable buildings, spaces and places across Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire and The South.

Footprint Architects are an award-winning, RIBA Chartered Architectural practice based in Bournemouth. We design healthy, people-centred, genuinely sustainable buildings, spaces and places across Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire and The South.

11

years of place making

250+

projects

3000+

cups of coffee drunk every year

Our Expertise

Residential

We are experts in new builds, sustainable Passivhaus, extensions, developments and conservation

Education

We develop inspiring learning spaces. We have delivered primary, secondary, SEN & alternative provision schools.

Workplace

We make the workplace work. We are experts in creating healthy and productive office environments that people enjoy.

Community

We design buildings and places at the heart of the community, with sustainability at the essence.

Featured Project

Burnt timber house architecture in Dorset

The Dentist House

Downton, Wiltshire

Design Insight

Download our free guides on a variety of design topics

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How To Get Planning Permission

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How To Design A Great School

7 Reasons Why Good Office Design Matters

Our Blog

7 Steps to Build a House in Your Garden – A Self Build Guide

7 Steps to Build a House in Your Garden – A Self Build Guide

What does an Architect do? 7 Ways a Good Architect Can Add Value

What does an Architect do? 7 Ways a Good Architect Can Add Value

How to Build Your Own House: 8 Steps to Your Dream Self Build Home

How to Build Your Own House: 8 Steps to Your Dream Self Build Home

Maximising Space and Value

Maximising Space and Value