Designing holistically from the outside in.
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Designing structures that respond to their environment, utilizing natural materials and passive solar principles.
Interior & Biophilic Design
Crafting healthy, non-toxic interior spaces that foster a deep, restorative connection to nature.
Sustainable Retrofits
Deep energy retrofits and EnerPHit upgrades to transform existing buildings into zero-carbon homes.
Regenerative Planning
Masterplanning communities and sites to restore biodiversity and create self-sustaining ecosystems.
Architecture that breathes with the landscape.
Bethnal Green Memorial
Arboreal Architecture Transforms Civic Advocacy into Built Memorial for Bethnal Green Disaster
Bucharest House | Solar-Powered Victorian Retrofit
Victorian Terrace Retrofit & Extension | High-Performance Low-Energy Home with Integrated Solar Design
Exchange Flat | Sustainable Flat Retrofit in London
Spitalfields Biophilic Flat: Living Wall Interior Inspired by Forest Canopy Design
Eco-village Findhorn Garden Renewall (2019)
Ecological Architecture for Low-Impact Accommodation, Workspace and Garden Integration
A Regenerative Design Philosophy.
Integrate with Nature
We don't just build on a site; we weave the architecture into the existing ecological fabric, enhancing biodiversity rather than depleting it.
Draw Down Carbon
Utilizing bio-based materials like timber, hempcrete, and natural fibers to actively sequester carbon within the building fabric.
Passivhaus Principles
Rigorous attention to building physics, ensuring exceptional thermal comfort, superior air quality, and minimal energy consumption.
Human Wellbeing
Creating sanctuaries free from toxic VOCs, flooded with natural light, and designed to support physical and mental health.
We are a team of ecological architects.
United by a deep reverence for the natural world and a commitment to rigorous, high-performance design.
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Tom Raymont
RIBA ARB AADipl AFHEA
As director of Arboreal, Tom brings a diverse international background to the practice. His upbringing in the Findhorn Foundation intentional spiritual community in north-east Scotland set him on an early course towards sensitive attunement to the natural world.
Camila Calegari Marques
Camila is a Brazilian-Portuguese designer, architect, and urban planner with experience in computational design, digital fabrication, and low-impact architectural projects using local materials such as wood and bamboo.
Judita Berndorff
BA MA
Judita is a Czech visual artist and the Arboreal's Media Manager who brings her experience of film, photography and video production to our work.
What our clients say.
"Arboreal didn't just design a house; they crafted an environment that has fundamentally changed how we live. The air is fresher, the light is softer, and we feel entirely connected to the woodland around us."
James & Claire, The Birch House
Surrey, UK
"Their commitment to Passivhaus principles completely transformed our energy bills. A brilliant team who deeply understands how to blend modern aesthetics with ecological responsibility."
Sarah & Tom, The Timber Frame
Cotswolds, UK
"The interior spaces feel truly alive. We've never experienced such a profound connection to nature indoors. Every detail honors the surrounding landscape flawlessly."
David Chen, Urban Retreat
Hackney, London
"Visionary architecture that truly respects its setting. They completely reimagined our coastal property, bringing in natural light and utilizing sustainable local materials to dramatic effect."
Emma & Lucas, Coastal Sanctuary
Cornwall, UK
"The deep retrofit process was incredibly thorough. We are now living in a beautiful, zero-carbon home that retains its historic charm while delivering exceptional thermal comfort."
Mark Roberts
Wimbledon, London
Build a home that works with nature
From net-zero homes to regenerative design. We create spaces where sustainable thinking meets timeless beauty.
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