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People Architecture

We put people at the heart of everything we do.

We’ve spent more than 10 years developing and refining an approach built on understanding what clients, communities, operators, users and project teams need from a place, both today and in the future. That understanding shapes every conversation and every design decision.

Working alongside our clients throughout each project, we combine evidence, creativity and technical expertise to help solve complex challenges through design. Every decision is carefully balanced to support strategic, commercial and operational objectives while creating places that people genuinely enjoy using.

The result is architecture that goes beyond meeting the brief. It helps organisations achieve wider ambitions, whether that’s improving health and wellbeing, strengthening communities, reducing operational costs or supporting long-term growth. We don’t see commercial success and positive social impact as competing priorities. The best projects deliver both.

That’s People Architecture.

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People Architecture

Driving Commercial Success

Commercial success starts long before doors open. We help clients make better decisions from day one.

We prioritise:

  • Reducing risk through early stakeholder alignment
  • Building better briefs for better decisions and stronger evidence bases
  • Balancing ambition with cost and deliverability
  • Designing strategically to lower operational costs
  • Creating places that deliver value for decades
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People Architecture

Empowering Social Impact

The best places are the ones people return to enjoy and value. We create bespoke environments tailored to those who use them.

We prioritise:

  • Understanding people through meaningful engagement
  • Designing places that everyone can use and enjoy
  • Supporting healthier, happier and more connected communities
  • Using evidence to continually improve future projects
  • Creating places that deliver lasting social value
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Fareham Leisure Centre

Core sectors

Sport & Leisure

Award-winning, industry-leading facilities designed to enhance lives for generations to come.

Workplace

Elevating productivity, team cohesion and wellbeing, while delivering long-term commercial value.

Residential

Creating places that support everyday life, strengthen communities, and improve quality of living.

Hospitality

Distinctive, welcoming spaces that combine experience, comfort, and operational performance.

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Architecture

Buildings should do more than meet a brief. We design new-build, reuse, refurbishment and masterplanning projects that balance commercial success with positive social impact, creating lasting value for clients, communities and the people who use them.

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Trusted By

GT3 are a highly reliable partner, supporting our clients while aligning project teams around a shared vision.

Sarah Watts Alliance Leisure

Their method of engagement has been consistent and of great value to the delivery of our Accommodation Strategy.

Phil Cowan Thirteen Group

GT3 balanced the building's character with a contemporary approach, creating spaces that feel both timeless and forward-looking.

Shauna Robb Group Chief Operating Officer

GT3’s early engagement with local stakeholders, from community groups to sports clubs, helped ensure the facility genuinely reflects local needs and encourages participation.

Richard Mortimer Spelthorne Borough Council

GT3 is a steady hand to work with, supporting our clients while positively aligning project teams.

Sarah Watts Alliance Leisure

Their collaborative approach and consistent engagement from early stages through to completion give us real confidence in both the process and the outcome.

Sarah Watts Alliance Leisure

GT3's transparent, collaborative approach enhanced every space, balancing heritage with a contemporary response.

Shauna Robb Group Chief Operating Officer

Their transformation of commercial units into high-quality homes reflects a strong understanding of demand and deliverability.

Adam Hearld Jomast Developments

GT3's professionalism and creative design have transformed our leisure estate, making them a pleasure to work with throughout.

Duncan Jefford Everyone Active

One Harton Quay is a real landmark on the riverside and it would be fantastic to bring it back into use. Part of our regeneration ambition has focused on strengthening the connection between the town centre and the riverside.

Councillor Tracey Dixon Leader of South Tyneside Council

Designed to improve community health and wellbeing, Knaresborough has exceeded its membership target by 31%, supported 6,000 monthly bookings and delivered a 144% increase in GP referrals.

Knaresborough Leisure and Wellbeing Centre North Yorkshire

Despite opening during the uncertainty of the pandemic, Aspire has grown to more than 6,200 members against an original target of 3,200, demonstrating the lasting value of people-focused design.

Aspire@ThePark Midlands

Europe's largest Passivhaus leisure centre is delivering 60–70% operational energy savings, proving that ambitious sustainability and exceptional user experience can go hand in hand.

Eclipse Leisure Centre Surrey

GT3 used creativity and expertise to deliver a contemporary facility that will attract more visitors and enhance community wellbeing.

Cameron Bate Everyone Active

I'd like to thank the GT3 team and wider project team for their collaborative approach in delivering a truly high-quality building.

Yvonne Edwards Durham University

Post-occupancy evaluation found 98% of staff were satisfied with the workplace, while 100% said it supports collaboration and reflects the organisation's culture.

Oakwell House South Yorkshire

Their clear, structured approach gave confidence throughout the project and kept the focus on long-term health and wellbeing outcomes for the borough.

Richard Mortimer Spelthorne Borough Council

It is a great achievement to deliver an amazing project ahead of programme and to a very high level of quality. You should all be very proud of what you have achieved and with all of the challenges that you have faced.

Clive Kershaw Programme Manager for Croydon Council

Hart Leisure Centre... has become an important destination for health, sport and community life... supporting residents of all ages to stay active and connected.

Councillor Richard Quarterman Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Hart District Council

GT3 combined creativity and expertise to deliver a contemporary facility that has transformed Bristol's leading wellbeing destination.

Cameron Bate Everyone Active

Highlight Active Wellbeing Hub will open up incredible opportunities for people of all ages to lead healthier, happier lives... It will have a profound impact on the wellbeing, confidence, and pride of our community.

Councillor Graham Harrison Leader of Hartlepool Borough Council

The Sports Park creates inclusive opportunities for people of all abilities to play sport, be active and improve wellbeing.

Cllr Mark Cory Leader of Colchester Borough Council

Within the first 6-months of opening Morpeth exceeded all expectations; gym, swim and class participation has risen by 200%, library usage by 114% and it's supported the generation of almost £600,000 additional town centre spending.

Morpeth Sport & Leisure Centre Northumberland

The transformation of Slough Ice Arena created a vibrant destination that supports healthier lifestyles and community wellbeing.

Slough Borough Council Cabinet Member

GT3's professionalism and creative design have helped transform our estate of 250 leisure centres.

Duncan Jefford Everyone Active

GT3's transparent approach balanced the building's character with contemporary design, enhancing every guest space.

Shauna Robb Group Chief Operating Officer

Aspire@ThePark continues to help tackle health inequalities, creating a welcoming place where people of all ages can move more.

Lukasz Borcz Wakefield Council

Working with GT3 was a collaborative experience; they took the time to understand not just our practical needs, but the culture and personality we've built since we started.

James Alderson Chief Commercial Officer, Waterstons

In addition to supporting improved health and wellbeing, Eclipse Leisure offers a minimum energy saving of 50-60% compared to standard leisure facilities.

Richard Mortimer Spelthorne Borough Council

What matters most to us is the breadth of people now using the centre, older residents returning to exercise, families engaging in activities, and individuals who previously felt anxious about visiting.

Damon Barnaby Northumberland County Council

Over the last 10 years, GT3 have helped us reimagine constrained sites across our residential and mixed-use portfolio.

Adam Hearld Jomast Developments

Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is the result of years of vision, investment and collaboration, delivering something truly special for our residents. The Hub is a welcoming, modern and exciting place where people can swim, train, play sport, meet friends and build healthy habits for life.

Councillor Brady Hughes Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Health, Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council

What matters most to us is the breadth of people now using the centre… older residents returning to exercise, families engaging in activities together, and individuals who previously felt unsure or anxious about visiting a leisure facility.

Damon Barnaby Northumberland County Council

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