Who We Are

Studio Knight Stokoe is a Wiltshire-based landscape architecture and urban design practice. We work across sectors and disciplines, collaborating with architects, developers, engineers, foundations, agencies, institutions, and community groups on projects of all types and scales.

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Our Studio

Building a Regenerative Future Through Purposeful Design

At our studio, we are driven by a profound commitment to addressing the pressing challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss. These twin crises demand immediate action, and we are dedicated to playing an active role in creating a more regenerative future through purposeful design.

Regeneration is not just a goal; it's a fundamental principle that guides every project we undertake. By embedding these values into our design philosophy, we remain true to our mission of creating positive change for people and planet.

 

Collaborating for Meaningful Impact

We believe that addressing global challenges requires collective effort. That's why we actively engage and collaborate with local communities, clients, project partners, and exceptional construction industry professionals who share our vision. By aligning our efforts, we can effectively balance the needs of society with the global impact of development.

Our studio is an inclusive, creative space where we embrace new learning, initiate research, share knowledge, and inspire change. We are open-minded and people-focused, working in harmony with the natural environments we serve.

 

Giving Back: Driving Positive Change

Supporting local and global initiatives is paramount to our mission. We are proud to be involved in various charitable endeavours, including 1% for the Planet, as part of our commitment to addressing societal and environmental challenges worldwide.

We are passionate about leveraging the power of good design to create a better world for people and nature. Join us on this journey as we strive to build a more regenerative future, for our generation and for those to come.

Certified B Corp

Committed to Positive Change and a Positive Legacy

Our approach to regeneration goes beyond environmental impact—it's about responsible business practices too. We're proud to be a Certified B Corporation®, showcasing our dedication to high social and environmental performance standards. This certification underscores our mission to drive positive change in every aspect of our work.

By embracing holistic regeneration and adhering to B Corp standards, we are committed to creating a positive legacy for people and planet.

 

What is B Corp Certification?

B Corp is a globally recognized standard for responsible businesses. The certification process has shaped our practice and will continue to guide our evolution. As a B Corp, we ensure that our business operations and projects make a meaningful impact on society and the environment. We align our actions with our values, striving for a positive influence.

Our B Corp journey began in November 2022, the same time we launched our company. For the first year, we operated as a Pending B Corp, using this time to refine our practices, develop policies, and gather essential metrics. In November 2023, we submitted for formal assessment, and after a thorough verification process, we proudly became a Certified B Corporation in April 2024.

 

Our Impact

Transparency and accountability are at the core of our operations. Our first Impact Report, released this year, details the effects our company and projects have on society, nature, and the environment. We will publish an Impact Report annually to track our progress and share key metrics. This inaugural report is a significant milestone, setting the benchmark for our future efforts.

Impact Report 2024

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Who we are

Martin Knight

Martin Knight

Co-founding Director, BA (Hons) MA CMLI

Martin is a chartered landscape architect, urbanist, and co-founding Director of Studio Knight Stokoe. He is passionate about working collaboratively to create inspirational, sophisticated, and beautiful places that delight, and consider the needs of people, nature, and the environment. His work is grounded in developing innovative responses to the unique and special nature of each project.

Martin formed the studio with Claire in 2022, following work throughout the UK and the Middle East. Over his career, he has developed a diverse portfolio across a variety of project scales and sectors, including higher education, residential, strategic small- and large-scale master planning, parks, public realm, roof gardens, and creative ecological urban design.

Martin is a mentor on the Landscape Institute’s Pathway to Chartership, a former Expert Associate for the Design Council, and a Panel Member for Design West.

Claire Stokoe

Claire Stokoe

Co-founding Director, BA (Hons) MA CMLI

Claire is a chartered landscape architect, urbanist, and co-founding director of Studio Knight Stokoe. She is creative, visually driven, and full of ideas; a stickler for detail and communicating the right aesthetic. Always pushing the boundaries, thinking big and bold, but fundamentally a pragmatic problem-solver. Claire works collaboratively and empathically to better understand the needs of the project and people.

Before Claire became a landscape architect, she studied the History of Art and worked in a gallery for an art collector in the Middle East. The way she approaches landscape design has been shaped by her love of art and design and her understanding of design history and theory. Claire takes a rigorous, research-based approach to develop individual concepts and design language unique to each project.

Following previous work in the UK and the Middle East, she has experience on a diverse range of projects from private gardens to 5-star hotels, parks, residential schemes of varying types and scales, to roof gardens, retail, and mixed-use urban centres.