Business Details
Creating Climate-Resilient, Sociable Places
We are a multidisciplinary practice specialising in creating climate-resilient, sociable places through landscape planning, design, and urban development. Our team has delivered transformative projects across the UK, including Goodman's Fields in London and Whitehill & Bordon in Hampshire. With expertise in securing planning permissions for large-scale schemes, we combine contextual understanding with innovative design to enhance both urban and rural environments. Our collaborative approach integrates green and blue infrastructure, prioritising biodiversity and community wellbeing. We work alongside architects and developers to balance commercial viability with social responsibility, ensuring spaces foster joy, health, and sustainability.Our arboriculture specialists advise on tree preservation and planting strategies to mitigate climate impacts. Backed by decades of collective experience, we deliver masterplans that address climate resilience, ecosystem restoration, and equitable urban living. Our work has been instrumental in high-profile developments such as Bristol's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. We maintain a studio culture focused on professional growth, mental health, and work-life balance, ensuring our team remains at the forefront of placemaking innovation.
Services
Landscape Planning
Landscape Design
Masterplanning & Urban Design
Arboriculture
Collaborative Engagement
Highlights and features
- We integrate landscape planning with climate resilience strategies for future-proof developments
- Our team includes Expert Witness-qualified landscape planners with appeal defence experience
- We prioritise biodiversity net gain in all masterplanning and design projects
- Collaborative approach balancing developer needs with community aspirations
- Award-winning designs demonstrated in high-profile projects like Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
What people say
Eye for detail
Innovative designs
High quality images
Successful planning permissions
Cost-effective solutions
Services
Landscape Planning
We create context-driven landscape strategies that secure planning permissions and enhance environmental value. Our approach integrates ecological assessment with development opportunities, ensuring projects align with local character and regulatory requirements. Expert Witness-qualified team members defend proposals at appeal when necessary.
Landscape Design
Our designs weave green infrastructure into urban fabric, creating memorable spaces that improve wellbeing. We prioritise biodiversity net gain and climate resilience while balancing aesthetic appeal with functional requirements for diverse communities.
Masterplanning & Urban Design
We develop holistic masterplans addressing climate, biodiversity, and social equity challenges. Our collaborative process creates vibrant, inclusive communities where nature and people coexist sustainably across residential, commercial, and public realms.
Arboriculture
Our specialists advise on tree preservation, planting strategies, and mitigation measures. We ensure healthy tree populations that improve air quality, reduce energy costs, and enhance urban environments through strategic management plans.
Collaborative Engagement
We place community expertise at the heart of placemaking through inclusive engagement processes. Our methods balance developer objectives with local needs, fostering socially responsible developments that reflect community aspirations.
People
Andrew Smith
Managing Director
Leading strategic direction with over 20 years' experience in landscape architecture and urban design. Champion of sustainable development and cross-sector collaboration.
Becky Sanders
Director - Urban Design
Specialising in placemaking with expertise in community engagement and public realm design. Leads award-winning projects that balance commercial and social priorities.
Liz Simes
Landscape Planning Director
Planning expert with extensive appeal defence experience. Focuses on securing permissions for complex schemes through evidence-based landscape strategies.
Mark Bell
Landscape Design Director
Design lead for major regeneration projects. Combines creative vision with technical expertise to deliver spaces that enhance biodiversity and human wellbeing.
Simon Greig
Landscape Design Director
Advocate for nature-based solutions in urban environments. Specialises in integrating ecological principles with functional design requirements across diverse project scales.
Questions
What types of projects does fabrik specialise in?
We focus on landscape planning, urban design, and masterplanning for residential, commercial, and public realm developments across the UK.
How do you incorporate sustainability into your designs?
We prioritise biodiversity net gain, climate resilience strategies, and nature-based solutions in all projects to create environmentally responsible spaces.
Can you help with planning permission challenges?
Our team includes Expert Witness-qualified planners who successfully secure and defend planning permissions for complex developments.
How do you engage with local communities?
We use collaborative workshops and consultation processes to integrate community insights into every project's design and implementation.
What areas do you serve?
Based in Alton and London, we work nationwide with particular expertise in urban regeneration and rural landscape projects.
