The Masterplan for the listed Taplow Court Estate, the UK Headquarters of SGI-UK, a lay Buddhist Organisation, epitomises Architype’s approach to the consultation process. The brief involved extensive consultation with SGI-UK, English Heritage, the Garden History Society and Archaeological consultants.

The complex comprises of a chanting and multipurpose hall, extensive conference facilities, 80 bed residential accommodation, a visitor shop and restaurant facilities.

Key features include:

• FSC accredited green oak cladding and cedar shingle roof

• Sheep’s wool and hemp insulation

• Passive ventilation strategy

• Rainwater recycling

• Adiabatic cooling and use of thermal mass

The centre was featured in a leading article in the RIBA Journal.