Deniz Beck Partners
Area of Expertise: Heritage, regeneration, placemaking, adaptive reuse, heritage skills
Deniz Beck Partners lead the way in regenerative design and conservation architecture through the creation of engaging, sustainable and responsive spaces. Regularly collaborating with diverse designers, consultants and stakeholders, they seek to craft spaces that meaningfully resonate with users through storytelling and community building.
Key projects, like RIBA award-winning conversion of Spitbank Fort, the popular arts hub at the Hotwalls Studios and our initiative to bring creative industries to the vacant spaces at Fort Cumberland highlight our dedication to cultural and social impact.
More than an architectural practice, their desire to invest in communities through conservation, sustainability, and skills development led to the instrumental role in founding of the not-for-profit Sustainable Conservation Trust; ultimately seeking to leave a lasting legacy that enriches culture, empowers communities, and preserves heritage. Their work is rooted in community engagement, with a strong focus on young people by their passion for community-led change.
Phone +44 (0)23 9309 2407
Address 6 Thurlow Mansions, 29 Clarence Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 2ET
Website denizbeck.com
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In today’s architecture industry, sustainability is no longer a choice but a necessity. We stand at the forefront of this movement, championing regenerative design to create spaces that not only sustain but also respond to the environment. Our approach seeks to transcend traditional ideas of sustainability, instead aiming to restore and enhance natural systems through meaningful and innovative architectural solutions.
Our projects are a testament to our commitment to collaborative working. We believe in the power of collective creativity, partnering with other architects, consultants, and artists to craft spaces that resonate with the community. This collaborative ethos is evident in our work on complex heritage sites like Fraser Range and Fort Gilkicker, where we engage a wide range of stakeholders to tell the hidden stories of these historic places.
One of our flagship projects, the conversion of Spitbank Fort into a luxury retreat and function venue, exemplifies our dedication to exploring the cultural and social impact of heritage sites. By transforming this historic fort into a vibrant arts and events space, we have created a new cultural landmark that celebrates the past while embracing the future. Similarly, the Hotwalls Studios project and our work to establish workshops for local artists and makers within the vacant areas of Fort Cumberland is driven by our passion for harnessing local culture and creativity in building a sense of community and belonging.
Our approach to architecture seeks to incorporate aspects of storytelling and community building, and the outcome is about more than just buildings; it's about creating environments that inspire, engage, and uplift. Through our projects, we aim to leave a lasting legacy that enriches the lives of those who inhabit and visit these spaces.
Driven by a shared commitment to social enterprise and training opportunities, we also played a crucial role in founding the Sustainable Conservation Trust, a not-for-profit organisation aimed towards empowering communities through innovative projects that combine conservation, sustainability, and skills development. Their involvement with SCT highlights the mutual goal of creating spaces that not only preserve heritage but also provide valuable vocational training, particularly in conservation skills, linking social impact and the regeneration of historical sites.
We are more than an architectural practice; we are pioneers in combining regenerative design and conservation architecture, dedicated to creating spaces that are not only sustainable but also culturally and socially impactful. Our collaborative approach and commitment to the stories that these places hold ensure that each project we undertake results in a unique and meaningful contribution to the built environment. Our work is rooted in community engagement, with a strong focus on young people, driven by our passion for community-led change through culture.
