Atelier Architecture and Design is a practice specialising in adding new to old. Extensive experience has been gained in negotiating with conservation and design officers from various local authorities and other statutory consultees such as English Heritage, to produce quality environments in a contemporary 'Arts and Crafts' idiom. The philosophy for each project is developed in response to the unique physical, cultural and economic constraints of the site. The practice has particular experience in the housing and community sectors and in the restoration of historic buildings.