.ıncremental is an architecture and urbanism cooperative.
We craft buildings and places with care.
Our projects include adapting existing buildings, low energy homes, temporary urban spaces, and co-designed visions. We design for people, for place, and for the planet.
We drive clear roadmaps, bold creativity, and fast-tracked change powered by innovative, engaging and collaborative delivery processes.
Six main agendas influence our work:
Most of the buildings and homes we would ever need are built, yet they need improving. Our staff are trained to find alternatives to demolition, transform existing buildings, and improve building performance. Our work lowers emissions and uses resources wisely to improve lives, make impact, and respect the planetary boundaries. Read more →
Example Projects: C103 ● The Millennium
We believe that the process of creating change can build community, rather than disrupt it. Our collaborative approach to engagement brings people into the design process, not only to create plans that work for them, but also to spark connections and encourage action beyond each project. Read More →
Example Projects: The Mistress Plan ● New Tavern Fort ● ASF Participate
The construction and use of buildings is responsible for around 40% of global carbon emissions. We address this through specialising in low carbon, natural building materials and being experts in low energy design, energy performance analysis, and retrofit.
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Example Projects: House for Tanzania ● Midland Road
We believe activity and density is better than vacancy and emptiness. We provide specialist design services for projects that aim to spark change quickly and create places that thrive. This includes temporary and meanwhile uses, as well as pocket parks and infill sites. Read more →
Example Projects: Colin Campbell Court ● Pavilion for Change ● C103 Youth Housing
We believe isolated places have come from rigid masterplans. We work differently specialising in Incremental Urbanism - an approach to urban design that is focussed on building on what is already there, we create capacity within networks, identify actions that are implemented over time, and integrate flexibility into plans and strategic visions. Read more →
Example Projects: Mackies Belfast ● Leeds Cycling City
We believe land could be better used to benefit local communities, encourage more diverse housing options, and enhance natural systems. We offer land assessments, site feasibility studies, community ownership advice, and map land ownership. We also support ecological development in rural places, particularly helping people to build homes through the One Planet Development policy.
Example projects: Plymouth City Centre Ownership Study ● Parc Dolly
“Incremental has developed original practical and deliverable solutions to challenges we face as a community and pushed us to aspire and prioritise areas we hadn’t before.”
Hannah Sloggett, Nudge Community Builders
