Business Details
37 Years
experience
Architects & Structural Engineers London Somerset
Established in 1989, we are a London and Somerset-based architectural and structural engineering practice with satellite offices in Surrey and Devon. Our team of qualified architects, architectural technologists, structural engineers, and energy assessors specialises in delivering low-carbon, energy-efficient buildings across residential, commercial, education, and healthcare sectors. With over three decades of experience, we combine heritage restoration expertise with cutting-edge sustainable design methodologies, including BIM integration and whole-life carbon analysis.Our dual role as both architects and structural engineers streamlines project delivery, reducing design time while maintaining rigorous compliance with building regulations and conservation standards. We hold industry-recognised accreditations and have completed award-winning projects such as the 2025 Swan Inn redevelopment, demonstrating our commitment to innovative, client-focused solutions.
Services
Architectural Design
Structural Engineering
Sustainability Consultancy
Heritage Restoration
BIM Implementation
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of combined architectural and engineering expertise
- Our integrated design approach reduces project timelines by 20%
- Specialists in RIBA Plan of Work-compliant sustainable refurbishments
- Award-winning heritage conservation projects with listed building expertise
- BIM-integrated workflows for precision in complex developments
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
- CIAT
What people say
Modern look of new Science block
Award-winning heritage projects
Energy-efficient solutions
BIM-integrated workflows
Specialist conservation knowledge
Services
Architectural Design
We provide comprehensive architectural design services from concept creation to construction completion. Our approach combines creative vision with technical precision, delivering spaces that meet functional requirements while achieving sustainability targets. Our RIBA-accredited team specialises in new builds and refurbishments across multiple sectors, ensuring compliance with planning regulations and building standards.
Structural Engineering
Our structural engineering services cover projects from minor domestic alterations to complex multi-storey developments. With 40+ years' experience in structural design, we deliver safe, efficient solutions that integrate seamlessly with architectural vision. Our engineers work on heritage buildings and modern constructions, ensuring structural integrity while meeting conservation requirements.
Sustainability Consultancy
We offer expert sustainability consultancy covering whole-life carbon analysis, energy efficiency strategies, and material selection. Our team includes MSc-qualified specialists in low-carbon design, providing clients with practical pathways to achieve net-zero targets through both new constructions and building refurbishments.
People
David Minns
Director Architect
RIBA-registered architect with 35+ years' experience, specialising in heritage restoration and sustainable design. Holds MSc in sustainable building design and leads practice-wide research into low-carbon construction methods.
John Bater
Director
Chartered architectural technologist with 35+ years' experience managing large-scale education and housing projects. Joined Prime Meridian in 1997 and became director in 2006.
Jainti Patel
Structural Engineer
Chartered structural engineer with 40+ years' experience across Kenya and UK. Specialises in complex refurbishments and listed building projects, combining technical expertise with conservation principles.
Simon Hill
Architectural Assistant
MSc-qualified architectural technologist and registered energy assessor. Specialises in healthcare sector projects and sustainable design implementation across all practice work.
Dan Bishop
Architectural Assistant
Responsible for urban building reuse projects in Central London. Manages over 100 completed projects in adaptive reuse and regeneration of urban spaces.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services including concept design, planning applications, technical design, building regulations compliance, and project management across residential, commercial, education, and healthcare sectors.
Do you specialise in sustainable building design?
Yes, sustainability is core to our practice. We offer low-carbon design strategies, whole-life carbon analysis, and energy efficiency consultancy, with MSc-qualified specialists in sustainable architecture.
Can you handle heritage building projects?
Our team has extensive experience with listed buildings and conservation areas, having completed numerous award-winning heritage restoration projects while maintaining historical integrity.
What areas do you serve?
Based in London and Somerset with satellite offices in Surrey and Devon, we service most of Southern England for architectural and structural engineering projects.
How do you integrate structural engineering with architecture?
As both architects and structural engineers, we provide integrated design solutions that streamline communication, reduce project timelines by 20%, and ensure technical and aesthetic harmony.
