Looking Ahead to 2026
Looking Ahead to 2026 at Pier Architects As we move into 2026, it feels like the right time to reflect on the year behind us and look ahead to what’s next for Pier Architects. At the heart of our work is a simple belief: good buildings come… Read More
Merry Christmas from Pier Architects
Reflecting on 2025 As the year comes to a close, everyone at Pier Architects would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. This year has been remarkable. It was filled with inspiring projects, exciting collaborations, and the continued support of our incredible clients, partners, and colleagues…. Read More
Timber Up, Partitions In – Synder Meadow’s Hub Is Coming Alive!
Exciting news from Synder Meadow, The Pavilion is taking shape! Timber frames now stand tall, and partitions are installed. Each day on site brings the project closer to life. It’s rewarding to see the design moving off the page and into reality. Working with Hinton Design & Build Limited… Read More
Inside the brand new Porsche Bristol’s Transformation
Porsche Centre Bristol Officially Handed Over Late November 2025 marked another fantastic milestone as we officially handed over Porsche Centre Bristol’s new showroom to the Dick Lovett Group – their second Destination Porsche facility, following the successful completion… Read More
LABC Awards Regional Winner
LABC Awards: Pier Architects Regional Winner for Porsche Centre Newport Thrilled to share some fantastic news, Pier Architects has been named a Regional Winner at the LABC Awards for our design of the… Read More
The Pavilion at Synder Meadow
We’re pleased to share our collaboration with Hinton Design & Build Limited on The Pavilion at Synder Meadow. This exciting project will create a new community space where people can gather for local events, activities, and recreation. The Pavilion will do more than provide a… Read More
From Empty Shell to Thriving Auction House and Bistro
How Thoughtful Auction House and Bistro Design Transformed an Empty Shell Projects that blend commercial function with community value are particularly rewarding. Our work on RWB Auctions and Quercus Bistro offered the… Read More
The Dealership EV Infrastructure Challenge
How to Future-Proof Your Dealership for EVs As the automotive industry accelerates towards an electric future, dealerships must evolve, not only in what they sell but in how their spaces function. Through years of experience working with clients to develop car dealership sites, it’s clear that… Read More
Tile Association Awards Finalists
We are proud to announce that two of our commercial projects have been shortlisted for the “Best Commercial Project – Large (over 250m²) – Retail & Car Showrooms” category at the Tile Association Awards 2025, alongside Mapei (UK) Ltd. The project… Read More
Refurb or Rebuild?
Refurb or Rebuild? In the ever-evolving world of architecture and design, sustainability and efficiency have become paramount, particularly in the commercial sector. For car dealerships, reusing existing buildings and refurbishing them to… Read More
The Launch of Pier Visualisations
The Launch of Pier Visualisations
Architects Deserve Their Bad Rep
Architects Deserve Their Bad Rep: Why We Need to Design with Buildability in Mind As an architect, I’ve seen firsthand why fellow architects deserve their bad rep. Many of us fixate on aesthetics—how our designs look in renderings—without giving enough thought to practical construction. Architecture isn’t just about beauty;… Read More
October in Review: Moving Projects Forward
Moving Projects Forward As we focus on October in review, we reflect on a dynamic month here at Pier Architects. From progress in demolition at two major sites to advancing new designs, connecting with clients, and celebrating the launch of a public consultation website, we’ve been busy moving our… Read More
Planning Reform: Here We Go Again
Planning Reform: Here We Go Again Introduction The UK is in the midst of a severe housing crisis, with affordability at the heart of the issue. In response, the new Labour government has proposed Planning Reform to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) to increase land availability… Read More
A Bittersweet Moment
A Bittersweet Moment I don’t usually consider myself an overly emotional person—after all, I’m a man, so perhaps that’s to be expected. But today, as I walked around a familiar site, I couldn’t help but feel a mix… Read More
Car Dealership Architecture
Elevating Car Dealership Design for Client Success
Task Management
Task Management: How Do You Keep on Top of Multiple Projects?
Just Make a Start
Overcoming the Paralysis of Starting Starting is the hardest part of any endeavor. We all know the feeling—standing at the edge of a new project, staring at that blank page, wondering how on earth we’re supposed to transform it… Read More
No Such Thing as a Stupid Question
No Such Thing as a Stupid Question: Why You Should Always Speak Up We’ve all been there: sitting in a meeting, listening to a presentation, or having a discussion, and suddenly a question pops into your head. But instead of asking, you hesitate. “Is this a… Read More
