Business Details
13 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architecture & Interior Design Practice
We are Lungfish Architects, a design-led, award-winning architecture and interior design practice based in Nottingham. As part of the SCAPE Group, we provide architectural and interior design services that deliver enhanced outcomes for our clients. Our unique three-tier approach offers standardised, blended, and bespoke design routes to meet diverse project requirements and budgets. We specialise in creating purposeful, sustainable, and inspiring learning environments across the education sector. Since 2013, we have created thousands of school places and delivered numerous projects with a strong track record of planning approvals. Our experienced team comprises directors, architects, designers, and technical specialists who collaborate to bring clients' ideas to life. We advocate zero-carbon design, placing whole-life carbon at the heart of our development process and recommending low-carbon materials.Our portfolio spans education, commercial, and residential sectors, demonstrating our versatility and commitment to quality. We work closely with clients from concept to completion, ensuring clear communication and involvement throughout the project journey. Client feedback consistently highlights our collaborative approach, design excellence, and the positive impact of our buildings on end users. We are proud to contribute to the communities we serve by delivering buildings that improve lives and support local areas. Our mission is to design for function, place, and climate, creating interior and exterior solutions that stand the test of time.
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Education Design
Commercial Design
Residential Design
Standardised Design
Blended Design
Bespoke Design
Sustainability Consulting
Feasibility Studies
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer a unique three-tiered design approach.
- We have delivered thousands of school places since 2013.
- Our team advocates zero-carbon design with whole-life carbon focus.
- We are part of the SCAPE Group for enhanced delivery.
- Client testimonials highlight our collaborative approach and design excellence.
What people say
Magical place
Beautiful building
Great team
Perfectly set up
Centre of excellence
Services
Architecture
Our architecture service delivers innovative, sustainable building designs tailored to client needs across education, commercial, and residential sectors. We employ a flexible three-tiered approach to ensure cost-effectiveness and design excellence from concept to completion. Our award-winning team integrates zero-carbon principles to create lasting, functional spaces.
Interior Design
We provide comprehensive interior design services that enhance functionality, aesthetics, and user experience within diverse building types. Our designers collaborate closely with clients to develop bespoke interior solutions aligned with project goals and sustainability targets. Each design reflects our commitment to creating inspiring, purposeful environments.
Education Design
Specialising in education architecture, we create purposeful, sustainable learning environments that support pupil wellbeing and academic achievement. Our portfolio includes primary schools, academies, and forest schools delivered through collaborative engagement with stakeholders. We have created thousands of school places since 2013 with a strong planning approval record.
Standardised Design
Our standardised design approach offers pre-designed elements for rapid project delivery at a fixed cost and timeframe. Drawing from our extensive portfolio, this route provides efficient, high-quality solutions ideal for clients seeking speed and certainty. Sustainable materials and modern construction methods are incorporated throughout.
Sustainability Consulting
We advocate zero-carbon architecture by placing whole-life carbon assessment at the core of our design process. Our team recommends low-carbon materials and modern construction methods to support client sustainability strategies. This commitment ensures buildings minimise environmental impact while maximising long-term performance and value.
People
Craig Taylor
Director
Craig Taylor leads Lungfish Architects as Director, overseeing strategic direction and design quality across all sectors. With extensive experience in education and commercial architecture, he champions sustainable, innovative solutions and collaborative client relationships.
Yasmin Dunn-Nally
Associate Director
Yasmin Dunn-Nally serves as Associate Director, driving project delivery and design excellence within the education sector. Her expertise in stakeholder engagement and sustainable design supports the creation of inspiring learning spaces.
Rebecca Pallett
Associate Director
Rebecca Pallett, as Associate Director, manages complex architectural projects from feasibility through to completion. She specialises in commercial and residential design, integrating zero-carbon principles and modern construction methods to deliver high-quality outcomes.
Lara Hanes
Senior Architect
Lara Hanes, Senior Architect, leads design development for education and commercial projects. She combines technical proficiency with creative vision to produce sustainable, context-responsive buildings that meet rigorous performance standards and client aspirations.
Ria Murray
Technical Lead
Ria Murray, Technical Lead, ensures technical excellence and coordination across all project stages. Her expertise in building regulations, construction detailing, and modern methods of construction guarantees robust, buildable designs aligned with sustainability objectives.
Questions
What sectors does Lungfish Architects specialise in?
We specialise in education, commercial, and residential architecture, with a particular focus on sustainable school design and zero-carbon buildings.
What is Lungfish Architects' three-tiered design approach?
Our approach offers standardised, blended, and bespoke design routes, providing flexibility to suit varying budgets, timescales, and customisation requirements.
How does Lungfish Architects incorporate sustainability into projects?
We advocate zero-carbon design by assessing whole-life carbon, specifying low-carbon materials, and utilising modern construction methods to minimise environmental impact.
Is Lungfish Architects part of a larger group?
Yes, we are part of the SCAPE Group, a public-sector procurement authority, enhancing our delivery capability and public sector reach.
Where is Lungfish Architects based?
Our registered office is on the 2nd Floor, East West Building, 1 Tollhouse Hill, Nottingham, NG1 5AT.
