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Who Are We?

We’re a small design-led practice. We started in 2018 with a wild idea that the people designing buildings and cities should be as diverse as the people who live in them. It meant we had to question “traditional” architectural practice, because “traditional” architects simply aren’t diverse, and the impacts of this on every-day design, such as housing and public realm, are becoming increasingly apparent.

BiBO = Better in, Better out. They say you’re only as good as your weakest link… so we focus on our staff. We keep them happy, and work on projects that make them jump out of bed on Monday morning because that’s the type of enthusiasm our clients deserve.

We avoid talking too much about our “sectors” of work because we like working with interesting people, on interesting projects – whatever form that takes.

Our promise to ourselves, our clients, and the people who will one day occupy our places is to practice with curiosity, integrity and joy. We’ll question whether there is a better solution, we won’t design things we wouldn’t live/work/play in ourselves, and we’ll have a bit of fun along the way.

BiBO Website Design

Commercial + Enterprise

Language School
Buggy Shelter
Trowbridge Town Branding
Facilities Management Masterplan

We like working with companies who recognise that the environment in which they deliver their services and products says as much about their brand as the products and services themselves. We’re brand conscious and commercial, and take the time to understand our client’s business so that the buildings and spaces we design help attract our client’s clients!

Public Realm + Urban Design

The Caterpillar Visitor Attraction
Town Gateways Design

Next to housing, cities and streets are the second-most commonly encountered spaces. But how much of a role do individuals have in the design of their local public realm? We are working on ways of engaging a more diverse community voice that goes beyond traditional public consultation methods. We want to work with end-users to understand the types of proposals that will be welcomed, cherished and – if possible – delivered by the local community.

Heritage + Refurbishment

Grade II Listed Pub and Boutique Hotel
Abbey House Grade II* Alterations
Wolseley House Grade II Refurbishment and Extension

Working with a heritage property comes with its challenges, but what good is a heritage property if it doesn’t work for your lifestyle or business? And why work within those constraints if your lifestyle or business can’t make the most of the character of your building? We’re practical and sympathetic to the characteristics of heritage buildings that are most highly valued.

Housing

Two New Homes

Volume housing is for the many, and the “many” of today are eco-conscious, with one eye on Grand Designs and the other on Instagram. We think everyone deserves to live in a house that supports 21st century living; good daylighting, energy efficient, sensible storage, practical social and private spaces, personalised and photogenic. These things don’t have to be expensive to build or buy- they just have to be smart. Our test? We only draw houses we’d want to live in ourselves.

Library + Gallery

Here’s a bit about how we see the world, and what some of the things we are putting into it look like. This is an exhibition of BiBO’s development, what we observe, what we think, and how we respond. Enjoy!

Following our parti sketch competition post last w Following our parti sketch competition post last week, we are delighted to introduce our guest judge @swetects

Sweta is an MArch Architecture student at the @rca.architecture and an accomplished illustrator. Here are some of her parti sketches for inspiration!

The deadline for our "It's Parti Time!" parti sketch competition is 19th March. The competition is free and open to anyone and the winner will receive a curated bundle of drawing supplies 🎨🖌️🖍️ More info on this to follow 👀

Get your parti on and remember to tag us @bibostudioltd and use the hashtag #itspartitime

We're looking forward to seeing your submissions!

#architecture #parti #sketch #concept #archistudent #competition #art #drawing #prize
COMPETITION ANNOUNCEMENT! It's Parti Time! Follow COMPETITION ANNOUNCEMENT! It's Parti Time!

Following on from our earlier post, today we are launching our parti sketch competition. 

Choose a building you're designing or a favourite building and sketch a parti diagram (try to distill the design concept down into a few lines)! Tag @bibostudioltd in your post and use the hashtag #itspartitime

Our favourite submission will win a prize. More info on this to follow... 

For inspiration, here are a few of ours!

#design #architecture #sketch #draw #parti #concept #competition #building #itspartitime
It's Parti Time! This week we're looking at part It's Parti Time! 

This week we're looking at parti diagrams - drawings that clearly convey the essence of a project in a few lines. Here are a couple we like by other architects.

#parti #concept #diagram #architecture #draw #sketch #design #drawing #itspartitime #zumthor
When architecture and pedagogy collide. #sunburst When architecture and pedagogy collide.

#sunburstdial #architecture #schooldesign #alternativeeducation #teaching #landscapearchitecture #multifunctional #workingdrawings #thinkingthroughdrawing #drawingmatters  #drawingoftheday
Some more drawings from our recent Texture and Pat Some more drawings from our recent Texture and Pattern online workshop. Thanks to everyone who attended!

#drawing #texture #architecture #curiosity #networking #patteen
"As a young, newly-qualified architect, I often fi "As a young, newly-qualified architect, I often find myself being the only woman in the room".

To improve the quality of the built environment and the services we provide, it's important that the profession reflects the diverse range of voices that make up society. We must encourage more women, girls and those who may feel excluded, to get involved by making the subject approachable and education more accessible.

#womeninarchitecture #womenandgirlsinscience #architecture #diversityandinclusion #education
We had a great time last November running a "Build We had a great time last November running a "Building Bridges" workshop with students at the Lumiar School - an inspiring discussion and lots of creative ideas were explored! 

#architecture #bridgedesign #education #schools #engineering #creativelearning #lumiar
As we explore the design of educational buildings, As we explore the design of educational buildings, we are inspired by other practices who have translated the pedagogical approach of a school into the design of its architecture. 

Swipe ⬅️👀

1. The After-School Care Centre in Berlin by MONO Architekten uses untreated natural and renewable materials intended to align with the creativity of the Waldorf-Steiner educational philosophy. 
Photo credit: Gregor Schmidt

2. Following a Montessori method of creative child-led learning, My Montesorri Garden Pre-School by HGAA creates an intimate connection with landscape, food and play in the city. With a lease restriction on the land, the design also had to be suitable for disassembly and relocation in the future. Great work! 
Photo credit: Duc Nguyen

3. We love the space created for children in this London school by Cotterell & Vermeulen. Comfy, colourful and light- it looks like a great place to take a break with a good book!
Photo credit: Anthony Coleman

#education #architecture #learning #montesorri #inspiration #circulareconomy #design
Thank you to everyone who took part in our Texture Thank you to everyone who took part in our Texture & Repetitive Patterns drawing workshop yesterday. It was great to virtually connect and get creative! 

Here are some of the drawings produced.🎨✏️

More to follow...
Library + Gallery Page

Education

Education is a large part of our working practice. All of our staff are encouraged to get involved with schools and universities, to give a bit back to our own humble beginnings. What’s in it for us? Students have great ideas, and the freedom to explore them in a way that is often not replicated outside of academia. By spending time with these new thinkers- talking and drawing through the challenges of balancing reality with aspiration- we are able to bring innovation into our own work.

We were in their shoes once, and one day they’ll be in ours …

Education + Resources Page

Masterplanning

Community-Led Masterplan
Strategic Land Masterplanning

Our guiding principle in masterplanning is to “enhance the existing” – we work with ecology, topography, demography and more to arrive at a masterplan that is truly derived from its own unique place.

We think 2 things are essential to the success and deliverability of a masterplan: 1) It needs to be commercially viable to the landowner and 2) It needs to be as relevant in 10, 20, 50, 100 years as it is now. We place great value on working with the existing community to generate masterplans that are welcomed by neighbours. And as with all of our work, we think it is essential to observe and listen to the wants of target end-users to design communities that will support their lifestyle.

We would love to hear from you so please get in touch using any of the methods below:

Email: better@bibostudio.com

Tel: 0333 577 2420

Find Us: Studio 19, 2nd Floor, Brick Mill, Meadow Works, Court Street, Trowbridge, BA14 8BR

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