Studio Wic

Welcome to Studio Wic. We are creative architectural practice with a focus on contextual and site specific design. ‘Wic’ is the Old English word for ‘settlement, village or dwelling’ and is still used today in many of the names of our towns and cities. The name reflects our practice’s preoccupation with the role that architecture plays in creating place, alongside our fundamental belief that to understand the present you should be responsive to the past. Our Clients We work closely with our clients to provide pragmatic and creative design solutions. Clients can be assured that our conscientious approach aims to bring projects in on budget whilst maintaining the highest standards in architecture. We carefully guide you through each stage from inception to completion, always with the client’s needs first in mind, to ensure your journey is exciting and transparent. Studio Wic works across the commercial, public and private sectors and specialises in housing, ranging from small scale extensions and garden rooms to large scale housing developments. Our Approach Our approach is research based and with a strong emphasis on understanding local history, architectural vernacular, orientation, materiality, geology, ecology and arboriculture. Our research provides the groundwork to develop an initial response and becomes the backbone to the designs moving forward. The studio’s environmental approach is engrained throughout the design process, from the site strategy, to advising on relevant technologies, to assessing the building performance, ensuring all our projects meet the highest standards in sustainability.