Fresh thinkers. Fair practice. Female leadership. vPPR is a women-led architecture practice built on original and equitable design. From our studio in London we design for cultural, residential, office, public realm and education clients.

 

The art of the new

 

“We use artistic principles and artworks to create unexpected and thought-provoking design; to imagine something that nobody has experienced before. This also helps us make our designs inclusive and appealing to diverse audiences.”

 

Jessica Reynolds, vPPR co-founder

 

- creates a unique identity - instills a questioning approach - incorporates richness and layers of meaning - builds consensus through touchstone works - drives final design

 

Architects of kindness

 

vPPR was set up by Tatiana von Preussen, Catherine Pease and Jessica Reynolds in 2009.

 

“vPPR is a women-led practice. From our founding we have built a culture of empathy and collaboration. We make sure all stakeholders – visitors, residents, staff, planners, artists and curators, young and old – feel free to speak their mind and voice their needs. This makes for happier clients and communities, and ultimately better designs.”

 

Tatiana von Preussen, vPPR co-founder

 

- empathetic and generous design - collaborative and inclusive - balances work and life - champions women in industry - puts people and planet first

 

Making it sustainable

 

“vPPR is responding to the climate emergency with creativity and ambition. Through carefully chosen sustainable materials and systems, we work with our clients to create net-zero whole life carbon buildings. We embrace the new aesthetic that comes with sustainability and adaptability and seek to push boundaries by exploring the use of emerging construction biomaterials such as mycelium.”

 

Catherine Pease, vPPR co-founder

 

- members of Architects Declare and RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge - work to LETI targets for operational energy use, water use and embodied carbon - ambitious BREEAM benchmarks fabric retention, upcycled and recycled materials as a priority - internally developed sustainability checklists - integrated biodiversity in every project

 

Buildability, value and profit

 

“From day one we focus on buildability and value for money. Every design decision we make has a value attached. If we spend on something to create a ‘wow’ factor we always justify it with a quantified benefit. Our designs must be desirable, striking and above all achievable within budget. ”

 

Tatiana von Preussen, vPPR co-founder

 

- robust, flexible and long-lasting design - tight cost control and quality assurance secures profit and stability - modern methods of construction minimise wastage - tried-and-tested materials and construction methods cut risk