bristol

bristol office

Unit 5.2 Paintworks
Brislington
BS4 3EH

Our Bristol office is the heart of Barefoot Architects — a creative studio working across homes, housing, community, and retrofit projects throughout the South West. Based in one of the UK’s most vibrant design cities, the team brings together contemporary architecture, sustainable thinking, and a collaborative co-design approach to every project.

We welcome visitors. Please book in a time slot so that we can make sure we’re in!

meet the bristol team

  • Jess joined the practice in 2016 following her Masters degree. She has a passion for the politics of social architecture, and a rigorous attention to technical detail.


  • Maria joined the practice in 2020. She is interested in what regenerative design can mean for the environment and the community. She is a qualified architect with 9 years of experience in architectural practices. Maria is also a certified Passivhaus designer.

  • Martina joined the practice in 2017 after previously working with director Rob Hankey. She has worked on projects such as the multi RIBA Award winning Corten House in Bristol.

  • Julian joined the practice in 2022 as an experienced architectural assistant with professionally developed design and technical skills from his years of experience in practice.

  • David joined the practice in 2019. He is a passionate advocate of social and environmental justice and has a keen interest in sustainable construction. He has more than 13 years experience working in architectural practice.

  • Katie joined the practice in 2025 as Practice Development Manager. She supports the team in operations and systems, fostering sustainable growth, and creating an organised environment for the creative team. She also leads development on the Cabin side of the business.