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Proctor

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Architects

Imagining the placemaking components of a post-COVID neighbourhood

News

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Final phases of Nottingham’s sustainable Trent Basin neighbourhood submitted for planning — Final phases of Nottingham’s sustainable Trent Basin neighbourhood submitted for planning

Designs for the remaining phases of Trent Basin, the emerging neighbourhood beside the River Trent in Nottingham, have been revealed at planning by Proctor and Matthews.

Carpenters Estate renewal given green light in residents ballot — Carpenters Estate renewal given green light in residents ballot

The London Borough of Newham’s housing company Populo Living has been given the go ahead for the redevelopment of the Carpenter’s Estate in the centre of Stratford in a landslide 73% ‘Yes’ vote by local residents.

How do we design housing for a new generation of retirees? — How do we design housing for a new generation of retirees?

We believe that regardless of where we live or how old we are, we all want to live in well-designed, functional and attractive spaces that are generous and flexible and make us feel comfortable and safe.

The Ebbsfleet Study and Inholm, Northstowe featured in Essential Urban Design — The Ebbsfleet Study and Inholm, Northstowe featured in Essential Urban Design

We are delighted to be featured in Essential Urban Design, a practical guide covering strategic design and masterplanning through to character assessment and collaboration.

Projects

we are committed to producing imaginative solutions that respect historical contexts and cultural identities

Vaux, Sunderland — Vaux, Sunderland

The Vaux neighbourhood will form the first phase of the landmark Riverside Sunderland masterplan. The scheme has been designed as an exemplar of high-density city living and working.

Abode at Great Kneighton, Cambridge

Built on the former Clay Farm site, Abode at Great Kneighton is a key part of a major new housing and mixed-use development in South Cambridge.

Publications

we have contributed to a number of architectural books and advisory guides

Identity and Place: where do houses live? — Identity and Place: where do houses live?

In 1974 architect Gordon Cullen observed: “People live in houses, but where do houses live? If they are homeless all we are left with is the typical, endless, featureless suburbia”. This publication presents the Proctor & Matthews' ten principals for placemaking - observations and strategies which help to guide the design of new neighbourhoods and develop ideas for establishing a strong sense of place.