We are an independent consultancy of urban designers working to create robust and imaginative contributions to the built environment.

We develop responsive masterplans and visions for urban areas with a strong public conscience.

We aim to create distinctive places of exceptional quality through a socially engaged design process.

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We are an independent consultancy of urban designers working to create robust and imaginative contributions to the built environment.

We develop responsive masterplans and visions for urban areas with a strong public conscience.

We aim to create distinctive places of exceptional quality through a socially engaged design process.


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︎    Our Projects

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Journal



Hertiage: a cornerstone of sustainable development
Riccardo Bobisse

On the role of hertiage investment in sustainably revitalising towns and cities.


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We’re all older than we’ve ever been

Richard Crappsley

On designing for an ageing population in the UN decade of Healthy Ageing.


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The Problem with Master Planning

Riccardo Bobisse

Our director, Riccardo Bobisse, on how the meaning of the term has changed, the implications, and potential solutions.


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The Life and Death of Shared Surfaces

ARU team

On the transformation of our very own street from car-centric to pedestian-focused and back again.


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Green Homes vs Gove

Ioana Gherghel

Our urban designer explores why a forward-thinking public authority with support for sustainable development would make a statement against it.


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Pondering Procurement

Amanda Reynolds

Our Founder, Amanda Reynolds, puts pen to paper on the challenges and potential solutions to the issues at play in the procurement industry.

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My favourite plan

Richard Crappsley

Associate Director, Richard Crappsley, on his favourite city plan for the Autumn 2023 issue of Urban Design.

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A walk in Antwerp

Ioana Gherghel

Our Urban Designer, Ioana, explores the Belgian port city of Antwerp and its connection to the British Isles.

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A+U framework appointment

ARU Team

AR Urbanism has been awarded 3 places on the Mayor of London's new A+U framework!

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The London Neighbourhood Scholarship
ARU Team
We have become a Friend of the London Neighbourhood Scholarship scheme.


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Design Council Experts


ARU Team

Amanda and Riccardo have been selected for the Design Council’s Expert Network.


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