Over the past 15 years PTEa has developed successful responses to the rapid growth in residential density in our cities, towns and suburbs and the shift towards apartment-living triggered by economic, political and cultural trends.

We have cautioned against monolithic and excessively tall development and shown how
popular homes can be created at high density in more subtle ways through intelligent and contextual planning, often combining different housing typologies on one site: houses, duplexes, contemporary ‘mansion flats’ – and landmark towers where they are justified by their location.

Our built work anticipates (and has influenced) much of the best practice described in recent publications like the London Housing Design Guide. Using good design to enhance the experience of residents and their visitors – both within the home and in their journey
to the front door – has made our apartments popular with renters and buyers alike and helped maintain the commercial success of PTEa projects throughout the economic downturn.