As well as designing and overseeing the construction of brand new properties, we also handle the transformation of historic and listed properties into useful, beautiful buildings perfectly tailored for modern life. We are currently working on an exciting new project: the extension and refurbishment of a distinctive property located in Kentish Town, in the London Borough of Camden. The four-storey property was formerly the Imperial Organ and Piano Company factory, and we are working to transform it into a contemporary, highly functional workspace. Continue reading →

Many architectural firms are always looking to the future, innovating and experimenting with new builds and unusual materials. However, while new builds and innovation are vital for the future of the profession, we are also committed to updating and improving historic properties in order to preserve them for the future, while bringing them up to date for modern life. This could involve retrofitting, which involves updating older buildings with modern fixtures, fittings and features to ensure they live up to modern standards. Continue reading →

Six buildings have been shortlisted for the 2015 Stirling Prize with the winner to be announced on October 15th. The selection of properties for best building of the year are diverse, and they show that properties designed to serve ordinary people in their daily lives can be designed and built just as well as luxury properties. This shows that huge financial investments are not always necessary to make properties which look fantastic and function beautifully. Continue reading →

There’s been an ongoing planning permission dispute and legal argument between Robbie Williams and Jimmy Page in London, which highlights the importance of good organisation in these areas. As leading London architects, we are monitoring the case with great interest, and are noting all the problems and pitfalls that we work to avoid with our own services. Continue reading →

Although the winner won’t be announced until November at the World Architecture Festival, the 338 nominations for Building of the Year are in. The structures are diverse in terms of design and function, including hotels, retail spaces, religious buildings and museums. There are many innovative and thought-provoking designs and a few noticeable themes running through them. Two things that stand out are the widespread use of glass and concrete. Continue reading →

We know the importance of putting in the hard work for exhibitions, competitions and the variety of architectural awards that occur throughout the year in the UK. Amongst the most prestigious awards in the architectural sector are the Retrofit Awards, which cover public, private and commercial architecture, recognising the best work accomplished by architects from across the entire country. This year’s ceremony is set to take place on the 16th of September at The Brewery in London. Continue reading →