Re-Format

What Re-Format does

Re-Format is a private UK architectural studio operating as Re-Format LLP from a single headquarters in Petersfield, Hampshire. Founded in 1991, the firm provides a multi-disciplinary service spanning architecture, masterplanning, interior design, construction management, BIM, visualisations, and sustainability advisory, with certified Passivhaus consultants and RIBA Chartered Practice status (No 1714378P). It is independently owned by its partners, has no parent company or external funding, and holds ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental) and ISO 45001 (health and safety) certifications.

Re-Format serves both public and private sector clients across the United Kingdom. The customer base spans residential developers and house builders, retirement living and later-living providers, education establishments (primary, secondary, college and SEN), local authorities and registered providers, private domestic clients, care home operators, charities, and commercial clients. Anchor enterprise relationships include McCarthy Stone (multiple retirement living schemes), Wates Developments (housing schemes and masterplans), Pegasus Homes/Lifestory (later living), and a set of long-standing local authority clients including Eastleigh Borough Council, Portsmouth City Council, Slough Borough Council, and Forestry England. Projects range from bespoke private homes and conservation/retrofit work to large-scale masterplans (notably One Horton Heath, a 2,500-home Eastleigh Borough Council scheme).

The firm operates a fee-for-service professional services model with project fees negotiated by scope, complexity and client type. Work is procured through direct engagement, competitive tendering, and framework/term appointments, with revenue concentrated in the UK. Growth has been supported by repeat-client work, sector diversification across retirement living, education and public sector regeneration, and an active awards profile (multiple Housing Design Awards, RIBA, Civic Trust, RTPI, AJ Retrofit, and McCarthy Stone Supply Chain Awards in 2024-2025).

Name

Re-Format

Legal name

Re-Format LLP

Website

https://re-format.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Re-Format is a Petersfield-based, RIBA-chartered architectural studio delivering architecture, masterplanning, interior design, BIM, sustainability and construction management services across the UK for residential developers, retirement living providers, education establishments, and local authorities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Residential Remodelers (236118)

akta.pro primary industry

Renovation, Remodeling & Tenant Improvements (General Contracting) (IMAFAAAE)

Keywords

• Architectural services
• Building design
• Master planning
• Interior design
• Construction consultancy

Headquarters

HQ city

Petersfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Architectural Services: Re-Format generates revenue through providing architectural services including bespoke homes, housing developments, commercial schemes, community regeneration and education projects. Services include architecture, masterplanning, interior design, and construction management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Re-Format is an architectural studio providing planning and construction consultancy services across architecture, masterplanning, interior design, construction management, BIM coordination, visualisations, and sustainability. Founded in 1991 and based in Petersfield, UK, the firm serves both public and private sector clients through a multi-disciplinary approach. As a RIBA Chartered Practice and ISO-certified firm, Re-Format delivers projects from concept design through to completion.

Product overview

Re-Format is a multi-disciplinary architectural studio offering a comprehensive portfolio of design and construction services. The core offering comprises Architecture and Design Services supplemented by Masterplanning, Interior Design, Construction Management, BIM Services, Visualisations, and Sustainability Services. The practice works across distinct project types including Housing Developments, Later Living + Extra Care, Education Projects, Community + Workspace, and Conservation + Retrofit. Projects range from bespoke private homes to large-scale masterplans delivering hundreds of dwellings, with recurring client relationships including McCarthy Stone (retirement living), Wates Developments (housing), and various local authorities and educational institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture
• Masterplanning
• Interior Design
• Construction Management
• BIM Coordination
• Visualisations
• Sustainability Services

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• McCarthy StonecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with McCarthy Stone, a national retirement living provider. Re-Format has delivered multiple retirement community projects across the UK including developments in Haywards Heath, Wimborne, Wichelstowe, Bordon, Witham, and Wheathampstead. Recipients of McCarthy Stone Supply Chain Awards 2025 for Land and Planning Supplier of the Year and Overall Supplier of the Year.
• Wates DevelopmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership with Wates Developments on housing projects including 200 dwellings in Bolney, 62 dwellings in Storrington, and 141-home masterplan in Tenterden, Kent.
• Pegasus HomescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Pegasus Homes (now Lifestory) for later living apartment developments. Projects include 56 later living apartments in Godalming, Surrey within conservation area.
• Eastleigh Borough CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAppointed as part of the consultant team for One Horton Heath, one of the UK's largest public sector funded developments. Re-Format designing 629 dwellings and a new primary school as part of a 2,500-home masterplan.
• Slough Borough CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlanning application submitted for new Alternative Provision facility for Haybrook College Trust on behalf of Slough Borough Council.
• Forestry EnglandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivered Wendover Woods Visitors Centre for Forestry England as part of £4.5 million forest centre redevelopment. Project includes visitor centre, café, rangers buildings, trails, and car park.
• Brockenhurst CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivered Foundation and Independence Hub awarded Best Non-residential Building at New Forest National Park Building Design Awards 2025. Working with Peter Marsh Consulting and Ascia Construction.
• AlitexminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompleted welcome building, exhibition park, and production building enlargements for glass greenhouse manufacturer Alitex near Petersfield.
• Petersfield Community Land TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWon outline consent for innovative self-build development for the Petersfield Community Land Trust. Required extensive dialogue with South Downs National Park on complex ecology, drainage, highways, and landscape issues.
• 6a Vision Homes LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMixed urban infill scheme for 33 apartments alongside new co-working hub for 6a Vision Homes Ltd. Also partnered on terraced mews development in Petersfield with Genesis Town Planning.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pollard Thomas Edwards: London-based practice focused on housing, public sector, and regeneration projects. Comparable to Re-Format on residential and public sector work, similar firm size, and award recognition in housing design.
• Mikhail Riches: Award-winning practice specialising in sustainable housing, Passivhaus design, and council-led residential projects. Direct peer to Re-Format on sustainability credentials, housing focus, and recognition through RIBA and Housing Design Awards.
• PRP Architects: UK architectural practice with deep specialism in retirement living, extra care, and residential developments for major operators including McCarthy Stone. Closest comparable in retirement/later living design and similar size and sector focus to Re-Format.
• Proctor & Matthews Architects: UK practice specialising in housing, retirement living, and masterplanning with multiple RIBA and Housing Design Award wins. Directly comparable to Re-Format on retirement living, sustainability credentials, and award profile.
• MAA Architects: UK practice specialising in retirement living, extra care, and residential developments with multiple operator clients. Direct competitor to Re-Format in the retirement living segment with similar size and project types.
• Karakusevic Carson Architects: Practice focused on public sector housing, estate regeneration, and council-led masterplanning. Comparable to Re-Format on local authority housing projects, large-scale masterplans (e.g., Eastleigh-style work), and social housing credentials.

Broad incumbents

• Stride Treglown: Large UK practice with offices across multiple cities working on housing, healthcare, education, and conservation. Comparable to Re-Format on residential, education, and conservation/retrofit but at materially larger scale.
• Haworth Tompkins: Award-winning UK practice with strong profile in housing, theatre, and education projects. Comparable to Re-Format on award-winning housing design and education sector but operates at broader scale and includes cultural/civic portfolio.
• Jestico + Whiles: UK practice with strong credentials in education, residential, and mixed-use schemes. Comparable to Re-Format on education sector work and mixed residential/commercial portfolio, but with broader international footprint.
• Allies and Morrison: Large UK architectural practice working across housing, education, masterplanning, and public realm. Comparable to Re-Format on multi-disciplinary architecture and education sector work but operates at significantly larger scale across more sectors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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