Welsh Mountain Zoo
Designing a wildlife enclosure around viewpoints and visitors
D2 is a RIBA Chartered architectural practice working across residential and commercial projects. Much of our work involves designing around planning constraints or delivery risk that need careful judgement early on.
Clients often come to us before a direction is fixed. We shape considered design proposals and stay involved through planning and construction – so the building makes sense on paper and on site.

Clear thinking, from feasibility to finish
We don’t see architecture as a handover exercise. Design doesn’t stop at planning, and responsibility doesn’t end with drawings. Decisions made early shape what happens on site, and how a building performs once it’s complete.
That’s why we stay involved. From builder selection to site inspections, we provide oversight and advice as the project progresses. Questions are addressed early, changes managed, and issues resolved before they escalate. The result is fewer surprises and a clear point of contact throughout.
Our work spans private homes, heritage buildings and development sites.

Designing a wildlife enclosure around viewpoints and visitors

Bringing forward a viable scheme on a constrained city centre site

Reworking an Arts & Crafts house for modern family living

Integrating a classic car on a constrained urban site
Our projects range from private homes to commercial buildings and development sites. The scale and context might change, but the need for good judgement early on doesn’t.
Some clients arrive with a vision. Others with questions. We test what’s feasible and carry decisions through so the project works in practice.
We are a chartered practice for the highest standards
All architects in the UK must be registered with the ARB to use the title. Registration confirms qualifications and means we operate under a regulated professional code. It provides clear accountability for the work we do.

As a RIBA Chartered Practice, we meet additional standards around competence, insurance and ongoing professional development. It reflects a commitment to maintaining professional oversight and quality across every stage of a project.
