Uxbridge
Shaping Thriving Communities
Every scheme starts with an idea from which the physical space will ultimately be shaped. Our urban designers are able to develop ideas through conceptualisation to establish a framework for the creation of places that connect with people.
Urban design is a multi-disciplinary way of working that requires cognition of and cooperation with many other professions. We recognise that this symbiosis is crucial to evolving a scheme in a considered and coordinated way.
We at Thrive want to create exceptionally high-quality environments for living, working, and just enjoying. This is fundamental to our approach. Our urban design team understand how clearly established design principles can shape the physical realm whilst informing detailed design and delivery.
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Design Coding
We have extensive experience in the preparation of design guides and codes for both public and private sector clients. Our work as featured in the DCLG publication ‘Preparing Design Codes - A Practice Manual’. In particular, we are recognised for our pragmatic approach and commercial understanding of the delivery and implementation of the places we create.
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Feasibility
We regularly assist with land purchases by preparing feasibility site layouts and concept designs for site valuation. We favour the use of hand drawing skills at the concept design stage to assist in visioning the scheme proposals and presenting our approach to key stakeholders.
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Masterplanning
We have extensive experience masterplanning challenging and sensitive sites, providing high-quality environments for new communities. Our approach is focused on the definition of clear design principles and the creation of flexible design parameters. This allows for changing market conditions, balanced with a strong commercial understanding of our client’s needs. As a result, our work has assisted with the successful promotion, allocation and approval of various sites for developer, local authority and landowner clients.
