Group of people gathered outside in a backyard at sunset, with houses and a greenhouse nearby.

recognition

what our clients say about us

Corten House, Bristol

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  • A city street scene showing a brick wall with graffiti, parked cars, residential houses, and a modern building with rust-colored panels.

    corten house

    “We were dealing with a small triangular patch of land hemmed in by two boundary walls that were very high. We knew from the beginning that space and natural light would be our biggest challenge. Barefoot had such amazing vision for the plot. Although we didn't have a huge budget, barefoot could think creatively and make sure we were still able to make the absolute best of the building. Winning the three RIBA awards was a huge surprise and very exciting for us. What an accolade to Barefoot, and so well deserved.“

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  • View from a balcony looking over a residential community with wooden houses and small gardens.

    Bridport Co Housing

    “Barefoot Architects had the ability to understand the residents’ desires, translating these into design suggestions in a way they could understand. We feel our development is unique and innovative in many ways. The project has been led and designed by a group of residents living in one of the most deprived neighbourhoods in Bristol with no previous knowledge of building houses. Every effort has been made by barefoot to ensure the design enables and encourages a well-balanced, sustainable, and cohesive community.”

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  • Modern brick apartment building with colorful window shutters in yellow, green, and blue, small trees, and planted garden in front, under a blue sky with white clouds.

    sturminster newton supported housing

    “I am moved by the thought and understanding that has gone into the design of this groundbreaking project. People like my brother should face outwards to the community, and all too often they are hemmed in and isolated from the very society they long to be a part of. What barefoot have done at in the building is genius and I'm sure your other projects warrant the same praise. Thank you for pre-empting my brother’s needs. Thank you for every last detail, down to the numbers on the doors and the individual post boxes. Nothing has been overlooked.”

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  • A man riding a bicycle past a modern building with large glass windows, a vegetable stand on the sidewalk, and pedestrians outside a restaurant. There is a street sign reading east street 3 and a digital display board on the left.

    engine house

    ”Barefoot Architects’ visionary and bold approach enabled us to make a real statement with the Engine House. As clients we were persuaded to follow this bold route as a result of our trust in Barefoot. By attracting an award-winning bakery/ethical supermarket/cafe to the ground floor commercial space, a hub has been created for the local community to meet, socialise and enjoy. The tenants in the apartments themselves have developed their own community, helped by the inclusive design of the shared spaces.”

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  • A community outdoor space with children playing, adults sitting, and a woman walking with a backpack, surrounded by trees, plants, and residential buildings.

    astry close housing

    ”Barefoot Architects had the ability to understand the residents’ desires, translating these into design suggestions in a way they could understand. We feel our development is unique and innovative in many ways. The project has been led and designed by a group of residents living in one of the most deprived neighbourhoods in Bristol with no previous knowledge of building houses. Every effort has been made by barefoot to ensure the design enables and encourages a well-balanced, sustainable, and cohesive community.“

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Silhouette of a person climbing a steep rock face at sunset, with a clear sky and mountain range in the background.

what the industry thinks

An assortment of candy in various shapes, sizes, and colors displayed in transparent containers.
Logo of RIBA with a crown icon, indicating it won the 2025 Southwest & Wessex Sustainability Award.
People walking and playing in a community garden with plants and trees, with a row of residential buildings in the background.
An interior view of a library with shelves filled with books and a person reading a book at a table.
Residential area with modern townhouses, a gravel pathway, and a small green yard with trees. Two children are playing on bicycles, and an adult is walking along the pathway. Overcast sky.
A smiling elderly woman with curly gray hair and glasses standing in a bright kitchen near a counter and window with a garden view.
Close-up of a certificate or award with black text on a white background, gold and black decorative elements, and the year 2021 visible.
A young woman with long brown hair and blue eyes stands in front of a wooden background, wearing a white shirt and a yellow sweater.
Close-up of a black and yellow 2021 box cutter with a safety guard.
Modern exterior building facade with rust-colored metal panels, large black-framed windows, brick and wood walls, black railing, brick steps, and a small green potted plant.
Abstract graphic design with a black square, yellow framing elements, and text reading "2021 ROGER" with a stylized "O".
Street scene with a large tree, graffiti-covered brick wall, residential houses, and cars parked along the road under a cloudy sky.
Certificate titled "The Pineapples" awarded to Hazelmead, Bridport for a Healthy Homes project in 2025, featuring a photo of two people sitting on a garden bench in front of a house.

in the press

Cover of a magazine titled "Town & Country Planning" showing a partly constructed building with scaffolding and a garden bike in the foreground, and a garden with flowers and trees.
A person harvesting leafy greens in a garden with a cityscape of residential buildings in the background.
Newspaper page from The Observer Architects section titled "A lot in common" with two photos of housing projects and a photo of a person working on a laptop in a modern interior.
An urban backyard garden with a woman and a child gardening, surrounded by plants and flowers, with residential buildings in the background and a hillside.