Design Research Unit brings together key areas of focus across the practice, creating a platform for shared thinking, research and collaboration. These include design reviews, research-led thinking, industry publication and dialogue, academic engagement, and design-led advisory work for clients and partners.

Intelligent Architecture (iA)

Launched in 2013, iA is a research publication produced in-house. Published multiple times a year, each issue explores a new theme and topical issues with contributions from experts across the practice and wider industry. Read the latest issue of iA here.

Alongside the publication, iA has developed into a wider platform for ongoing discussion and exchange. This includes the Intelligent Architecture podcast, which brings together voices from across architecture, design and related disciplines to explore the ideas shaping the future of the built environment. Recent episodes are available to listen on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts.