Dunwoodie Architects

Dunwoodie Swift Architects, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, are a leading architectural practice with a diverse portfolio of work spanning the Healthcare, Commercial/Retail, Education, and Residential sectors. Over the past 25 years, we have grown from a small design studio to an exciting and dynamic firm with a reputation for delivering high-quality, sustainable buildings that make a positive and significant contribution to the built environment.

Our central aim is design excellence, which we strive for by providing our clients with a full-service provision, from feasibility studies to master planning. We are committed to delivering quality buildings that are not only visually striking but also functional, flexible, and durable. At Dunwoodie Swift Architects, we believe in treating all suppliers, contractors, and consultants as professionals and respecting their roles and opinions in the development equation.

We are passionate about our work, and our commitment and focus are to design and deliver buildings that are responsive to the client's needs, aspirations, and objectives. We believe in delivering more for less by employing sensitive, responsive design and thorough, effective management. Our approach to design is collaborative, holistic, and sustainable, and we work closely with clients, stakeholders, and end-users to create buildings that are welcoming, safe, and responsive to the global environment.

Services Offered

At Dunwoodie Swift Architects, we offer a range of services designed to help our clients achieve their objectives. Our services include:

• Feasibility studies: We help clients assess the viability of their projects by providing advice and guidance on site selection, planning constraints, and building regulations.
• Master planning: We develop comprehensive master plans that take into account the short and long-term needs of our clients, their stakeholders, and the communities in which they operate.
• Concept design: We work closely with clients to establish the vision, aims, and objectives of the project, and translate these into a clear, concise, and compelling design concept.
• Detailed design: We develop detailed designs that meet the technical, regulatory, and operational requirements of the project, while maintaining a focus on design excellence, flexibility, and sustainability.
• Construction documentation: We prepare accurate and detailed construction documents that facilitate the building process, including specification documents, construction schedules, and contract documents.
• Project management: We manage the construction process from start to finish, ensuring that the work is completed on time, on budget, and to the highest possible standard.

At Dunwoodie Swift Architects, we use the latest technology, including Autocad, Revit, and other graphical software, to ensure that the Government's digital agenda is met by 2016. We take a forward-thinking approach to design, always looking for new ways to deliver quality buildings that meet the evolving needs of our clients and the communities in which we operate.

Design Ethos

We believe that architecture should make a significant and positive contribution to the built environment. Our approach to design is collaborative, holistic, and sustainable, and we work closely with clients, stakeholders, and end-users to create buildings that are responsive to the global environment.

We consider the climatic conditions and the environment in all our designs, and our buildings are designed to minimise the impact on the environment. We use innovative construction techniques and operational techniques to minimise embodied energy, energy consumption, and CO2 emissions during the build and post-occupation. We research and listen and work collaboratively with the client, stakeholders, and end-users to create buildings with a warm, welcoming, safe environment.

At Dunwoodie Swift Architects, we embrace a light touch approach, which is sustainable, agile, and responsive to change reflecting advances in built form, infrastructure, technology, services, and infrastructure. Our detailed whole team approach reflects the importance of the project development and the understanding of an informed client's objectives, at the heart of design excellence.