Business Details
37 Years
experience
Architects & Structural Engineers in London
Established in 1989, Prime Meridian is a London and Somerset-based architectural and structural engineering practice with satellite offices in Surrey and Devon. Our multidisciplinary team of qualified architects, architectural technologists, structural engineers, and energy assessors delivers comprehensive services across residential, commercial, education, and healthcare sectors. We specialise in low-carbon design, heritage restoration, and sustainable building solutions, combining technical expertise with innovative approaches to meet evolving environmental challenges. With over three decades of experience, we prioritise client collaboration, integrating architectural and structural disciplines to streamline project delivery. Our commitment to sustainability is evidenced by our investment in research and practical applications, including energy-efficient refurbishments and whole-life carbon strategies.Recognised for award-winning projects like the Swan Inn redevelopment, we maintain strong regional presence while serving clients across Southern England. Our directors bring extensive sector-specific knowledge, including listed building conservation, urban regeneration, and healthcare facility design. Through continuous professional development and adoption of technologies like BIM, we ensure our practice remains at the forefront of architectural innovation. Client testimonials highlight our ability to transform complex projects into functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces that meet modern sustainability standards.
Services
Architectural Services
Structural Engineering
Sustainability Consultancy
Heritage Restoration
Low Carbon Design
Project Management
Technical Design
Planning Applications
Building Regulations
Conservation
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer 35 years of architectural and structural engineering expertise
- Our integrated design approach reduces project timelines by 20%
- Specialists in heritage restoration with award-winning track record
- Pioneers in low-carbon building design since 2000
- Regional coverage across Southern England with local knowledge
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
- CIAT
- MSc in Sustainable Building Design
What people say
Modern look of new Science block
Excited about future technologies
Broad range of experience
Award-winning projects
Specialised internal environments
Services
Architectural Services
We provide comprehensive architectural services from concept design to construction completion. Our expertise spans new builds and refurbishments across residential, commercial, education, and healthcare sectors. Specialising in low-carbon design, we deliver sustainable solutions that meet modern environmental standards while preserving heritage elements where required.
Structural Engineering
Our structural engineering services cover projects from minor domestic alterations to complex multi-storey buildings. By integrating architectural and engineering disciplines, we ensure efficient design solutions that optimise structural integrity while maintaining aesthetic vision and functional requirements.
Sustainability Consultancy
We offer expert sustainability consultancy focusing on energy efficiency and carbon reduction. Our services include whole-life carbon analysis, material selection, and renewable energy integration to help clients achieve net-zero targets through both new constructions and building refurbishments.
Heritage Restoration
Specialising in heritage projects, we restore listed buildings and historic structures while maintaining their architectural integrity. Our approach combines traditional techniques with modern sustainability practices to preserve cultural value while meeting contemporary usage needs.
Project Management
We manage architectural projects from initial concept through to completion, coordinating planning applications, technical design, and construction phases. Our integrated approach ensures seamless delivery across all project stages while maintaining budget and timeline controls.
People
David Minns
Director Architect
Qualified architect with 35 years' experience, specialising in heritage restoration. Holds MSc in sustainable building design and researching PhD on internal wall insulation. Founding director since 1989.
John Bater
Director
35+ years building design experience. Joined Prime Meridian in 1997, became director in 2006. Specialises in education modernisation and multi-storey housing projects. Manages large-scale developments.
Jainti Patel
Structural Engineer
40 years structural engineering experience across UK and Kenya. Manages complex projects including Grade I Listed buildings and multi-storey structures. Specialises in challenging refurbishments.
Simon Hill
Architectural Assistant
Architectural technologist and energy assessor with MSc in sustainable design. Manages healthcare projects requiring specialised internal environments for resident care facilities.
Dan Bishop
Architectural Assistant
Responsible for urban building re-use projects in Central London. Manages feasibility through construction phases. Part of team completing over 100 regeneration projects.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full-service architecture including concept design, planning applications, technical design, building regulations compliance, and project management across residential, commercial, education, and healthcare sectors.
How do you approach sustainable design?
Our sustainable approach combines low-carbon materials, energy-efficient systems, and whole-life carbon analysis. We specialise in both new builds and refurbishments to meet net-zero targets.
Can you handle heritage building projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience with listed buildings and conservation areas, including award-winning heritage restoration projects using traditional techniques combined with modern sustainability practices.
Which areas do you serve?
Based in London and Somerset with satellite offices in Surrey and Devon, we serve clients across Southern England for both urban and rural projects.
What structural engineering services are available?
We offer structural design for new builds and alterations, specialising in complex projects from domestic extensions to multi-storey commercial buildings with integrated architectural solutions.
Have you won any architectural awards?
Yes, our projects like the Swan Inn redevelopment have received industry recognition for design excellence and sustainable building practices.
