At Localworks, designing and making are two sides of the same coin. We offer a complete pathway to genuinely green buildings: architecture, interior architecture, landscape design, civil/structural and mechanical/electrical engineering, cost consultancy, contract management, and construction itself – all grounded in our passion for ecological architecture.
We call it the Green Masterbuilder approach.
Borne of the place, mindful of the planet, and made for people to live and thrive
Our architecture grows from context. Each design begins with climate, land, skills and culture, shaping buildings that are functional, imaginative, and inspiring. From schools and cultural centres to lodges and homes, they grow from within, not as shaped objects but as beings rooted in their journey. Buildings that give more than they take.
Built around narrative, craft, context and culture
Our interiors are an integral part of the architecture. Just like the materials we use to build, we like to finish and furnish our buildings using local materials and local skill. Driven by the passion to invent and innovate, we create refined, imaginative compositions that celebrate craftsmanship and identity.
Places that are in harmony with nature and architecture
In a climate so favourable to nature, we like to blur the boundaries between inside and outside. Our landscape designs seek to root the architecture in its place and enable functional and comfortable outdoor living, while simultaneously boosting biodiversity, promoting indigenous species and responsibly dealing with stormwater.
Durable and economic structures made of local low-carbon materials
We combine decades of experience in the use of bio-based materials with scientific rigour and engineering compliancy to safely realise the architectural vision of buildings that give more than they take.
Resource-efficient, regenerative systems for green and functional buildings
We seamlessly integrate appropriate technologies into our buildings. Whether rainwater harvesting, biogas digesters, or solar power, our building services are part and parcel of the architecture, and designed for durability, efficiency and low maintenance.
Reliably delivering innovative green projects on budget, on time, and to high quality
Realising green architecture that pushes the boundaries of conventional construction expertise must not mean taking incalculable risks. Our record of successfully delivering complex green projects is based on strong systems of financial control that create cost transparency from day one and are designed to achieve timely, high-quality outcomes.
Specialised green construction expertise in all relevant trades
We bring the hands-on knowledge and technical skill of our craftsmen into the design studio, creating more buildable designs and more realistic planning. And the designers get their hands dirty, testing ideas in mock-ups and joining the builders on site. Genuine builders' collaboration based on trust and respect, to achieve high-quality outcomes without the adversity that often characterises conventional construction.