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5,232 London Architects and Building Designers

London Architects are masters of building design and can make your dream house a reality. Perhaps you would like to find London architects to help you extend the kitchen and install bifold doors opening out onto a newly landscaped garden? Maybe the challenge is a loft conversion but you’re not sure how to make the most of the limited space up there? You might even wish to hire architects in London to help you build your own house from the ground up. Architects can help you to get a clearer idea of what is possible, both in terms of the land you own and the budget you have. They have extensive knowledge of architectural design, construction methods and building materials, not to mention a strong appreciation of ergonomics – warmth, light and flow within a property. Architects will also be far more capable of seeing the bigger picture – carefully balancing aesthetic appeal with structural safety – and navigating all those little steps from concept through to completion. And with their local knowledge, your London architects will also often help to obtain planning permission and building regulations approval. More
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  • Vicarage Rd East Sheen
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    Making your dreams come true through end to end Architectural Design Service and Interior Design. I offer a full...

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  • Living Room
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    Full- Service North London Architect Creating Contemporary Homes

    The practice provides a full architectural service, tailored to the requirements of each individual client and pro...

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  • West Hampstead Family Residence
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    An architectural and interior design practice with projects in the UK and the South of France. We speak English,...

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  • Ugly Duckling into Dream Home
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    Transform Your Home This Christmas
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    Kingston & Richmond | Innovative Architectural Design Studio

    With over 26 years of experience, we have a commitment to quality and efficiency. From architectural consultancy,...

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  • Kitchen Extension in KIngston Upon Thames
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    Architect Your Home offers a flexible, pay-as-you-go architectural and interior design service that helps you make...

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    Specialising in Extensions & Full Refurb
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    London's Award Winning Architecture and Construction Company

    As a partnership between a RIBA chartered Architect and a RICS chartered Quantity Surveyor, we offer beautiful arc...

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    Check www.emrarchitecture.com for more pictures of projects. EMR Architecture is an award-winning RIBA Chartered...

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    RIBA Chartered London Architectural Practice Taking Personal Approach

    Pierre Mare Architects is a London-based practice interested in creating spaces that leave enduring impressions th...

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    Granit is residential architects practice in London with over 27 years experience of designing private luxury home...

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    Call for a free consultation worth £100!
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    East London RIBA Architects | We Make Ordinary Houses Extraordinary

    In all our projects we seek compelling designs on behalf of our clients - a unique blend of pragmatism and poetici...

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    We are team of ambitious young architectural designers. We have all grown up with backgrounds of property developm...

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    Client Focused and Site Sensitive Architecture - London

    NFA architects is an established and experienced practice formed of a senior director with dedicated architects, d...

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    Architectural Practice Specialising in High End Modern Design | London

    We deliver premium end-to-end architectural services ranging from bespoke fitted furniture pieces, through to reno...

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    Since its inception in 2001, Jones Associates has established a reputation for combining outstanding design with t...

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    Bring your project to life from £250
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    Great Architecture For Every Home | London

    Ready to unlock your home’s potential? We’ve helped thousands of everyday homeowners design and secure planning fo...

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    Building services with a Golden Touch

    We offer an affordable building service in properties from extensions to property maintenance.

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    Design Squared Ltd are London-based architects providing a comprehensive range of professional architecture servic...

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    Designing Creative & Stunning Homes Across West London

    We offer a rare blend of hands-on experience & design flair, where ordinary places are turned into amazing spaces!...

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    Architectural Practice: There for you from creation to completion!

    At CATO creative we create homes as individual as the people who live in them

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    dRAW provides a unique holistic and professional approach to Architectural design. We consider lifestyle, architec...

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    London Based Architects with a Personal Approach to Design

    Drawing upon our extensive creative experience, professional expertise and cultural awareness we aim for you to en...

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    Bring your Home Back to the Future
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    Creative Architect Transforming Homes Across London

    We approach every project with your needs at its heart linking into the building’s unique history and context; thu...

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    Martins Camisuli was established in 2002 by Ana Martins and Sebastian Camisuli, drawing on over 30 years of experi...

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    Modern fresh thinking Architectural Studio | London

    We have a wealth of experience in anything from bespoke house extensions and new builds to larger mixed use commer...

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    Chartered Architectural Technologist (MCIAT) specialising in architectural Services including home extensions, lof...

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    Modern and Imaginative London Architects Specialising in New Builds

    Alpex Architecture is a young practice with an international and experience which evolved from Alpex Architecture...

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    ARCHEA was set up in Spring 2010 by Richard Skinner and Mai-ling Leung. Our principal focus is with existing resid...

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    Free Initial Consultation!
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    RIBA Chartered London Architect Delivering Quality Versatile Design

    Over 20 Years Roger Keusch has built a reputation for imaginative, high end architecture. It is our belief that go...

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    We make it easier than ever to access quality home design. Like traditional architecture practices, we have an...

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    Call Today to Transform Your Period Home
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    Practical & Client-Focused Architectural Design Studio in London

    With concept and site based experience, our team provide the highest quality service from creative concept through...

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    Our Award winning practice, Sanya Polescuk Architects, has an established reputation for confident modern redesign...

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    Architectural studio with long experience of transforming London homes

    David Money Architects takes on every project with an open mind. Not wishing to promote a practice style, as we be...

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    HELLO, WE’RE CATO CREATIVE. We’re an architecture, design and refurbishment practice that helps people create t...

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    Architect & Interior Design Team Creating One-of-a-Kind Homes |

    Ensoul proudly transforms residential properties into beautiful & intelligent homes. Every home refurbishment we d...

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Featured Reviews for London Architects and Building Designers

Neil Kahawatte Architects
London Architects and Building Designers
6 October 2016
“Neil supported us through the design, tender and construction phases of our project: a wholesale refurbishment of our four bed 1930s home. Neil is reliable - always did what he said he would do. He listened to us - and made sure he has got the brief and delivered something which would work for us. He's diplomatic - his personable style ensured all parties were on board right through the project. He's resourceful - where issues arose he thought them through and found resolutions. He's thorough - which gave us confidence he had issues in hand and there would be no nasty surprises. Neil was great to work with and gets a strong recommendation from us.”
Greenway Associates
London Architects and Building Designers
7 August 2016
“I used Greenway Associates for both planning permission and building control. I found Wayne to be very professional, knowledgable and experienced. He took on all responsibility to liase with the planning office and all proposals and drawings were approved at the first time of asking.”
Patrick + Rosie
London Architects and Building Designers
12 December 2017
“Patrick and Ryan bring much needed expertise and experience to a project. They are professional, yet personable and I could not have chosen a better team to manage my conversion.”
Pierre Maré Architects
London Architects and Building Designers
14 January 2019
“If you are a client with vision who cares about the details, look no further. Pierre Maré Architects will match your ambition. They listen to your ideas and engage you in a dialogue that delivers a home with enduring style and quality. Ten years on and my home still looks and feels timeless.”
Sean & Stephen Ltd
London Architects and Building Designers
12 June 2017
“To set the scene : we are mid-way through construction, to renovate & extend of our Victorian terrace in East London. We've had Seán and Stephen Ltd as our architects for 18 months so far. My wife and I are complete novices to design & construction, and Seán and Stephen have expertly and supportively guided us through each stage, enabling us to really enjoy every part of creating our new home. I would happily recommend this professional practice to family and friends. They were great at helping to bring some of our own design preferences to life using plans, 3D models, and interactive virtual room design tools. But they also have challenged our thinking too, leading us to add in a number of amazing and creative features that we would never otherwise have considered. Seán and Stephen created an extremely thorough and professional Design & Access Statement to help explain our project to the local planners. As a direct result of the quality of S&S’s planning pack our application (which proposed various potentially contentious items such as a basement, lightwell, and dormer) was approved without a single significant amendment. Since the contractor began the works Seán and Stephen have project managed every aspect of the construction programme, providing us with detailed weekly updates and explaining everything to us in layman’s terms. They consistently fight our corner with the contractor on a number of technical and cost-related issues which gives us real confidence that the project is in safe hands. So far we have enjoyed a stress-free project thanks to their project management skills”
NFA Architects
London Architects and Building Designers
23 October 2019
“I am extremely happy with this company. They have carried out their work very diligently and completed it to my entire satisfaction. Plans were produced in conjunction with the local authority concerning building including right of light to surrounding buildings. Meetings were attended with several parties to draw up plans to accommodate complications regarding access to common parts and there were frequent planning meetings with ourselves and other parties regarding design and exciting new building materials were discussed. The company were always available for discussions and the subsequent plans were innovative and produced on time.”
Benlyn Wilson Associates Ltd
London Architects and Building Designers
19 December 2018
“HOUZZ REFERENS We needed and had a wish to drastically improve interior of our flat of about 800 sq.feet. The task was quite difficult because the building and the flat are quite old and is in one of the oldest and most prestigeos parts of Belgrade, Serbia. We wanted to keep a spirit of old times and combine it with modern details and up to date functionality. We have seen some of Branka’s previous jobs and decided to engage her for this difficult task. Branka understood exactly what we wanted and acted accordingly. When we had some questions during the design process, she was patient and decisive to do it. We ended up having breathtaking apartment with furniture and details that are combination of old style and most modern designs. That includes paintings (originals) selected in the same manner. We had a budget and worried if it will be enough. Branka was extremely careful in finding what she wanted at the best possible price so we paid less then the budget for better results then we expected. We are now enjoying it at utmost and always feel a joy entering.”
Resi
London Architects and Building Designers
21 November 2016
“We are currently looking at moving into a house that requires a complete renovation. We contacted BuildPath regarding getting some ideas as to the processes and cost involved. They managed to turn round a complete conceptualised project within 48 hours. This has been invaluable for us in determining how best to take the project forward and we are now in a much more informed position to be making an offer. I would have no hesitation in recommending this excellent and efficient service. It is also great to see how the house could look at such and early stage.”
Golden Touch Builders Ltd
London Architects and Building Designers
13 August 2019
“Plastering and new kitchen fit Devon completed all jobs to the time scales given. He was very professional and a really nice guy to deal with which makes a big difference. Excellent work done, highly recommend!!y”
AroStudio
London Architects and Building Designers
25 January 2018
“Oana transformed our tired and functional flat into a beautifully designed living space. She is meticulous and has discerning taste and delivered every detail to spec and within budget. She produced mood boards following our discovery discussions which included everything from colours, fabrics and furniture. She took care of the procurement and project management right through to the final phase of dressing up each room. She is highly organised, patient and has a great sense of humour which made the process that much more enjoyable. I would highly recommend her for any interior design project.”
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How do I choose the right London architect?


Begin by determining the type of architectural service you require. Is it merely advice that you need? Or a detailed set of architectural design plans? Are you hoping to add a single-storey extension or are you really looking for someone to design you a custom home and handle construction management right through to completion? One of the most important duties of full service architects in London is to serve as project managers and supervise most aspects of construction as well as facilitate communication between all other contractors.

Architecture is an incredibly technical profession and one where getting things wrong can literally put lives at risk, so do background checks on your London architect. Check they are registered with architecture associations such as the Architect’s Registration Board (ARB) and The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Being part of an architecture association means that an architect or architecture firm has met certain standards, qualifications and practices, and can be held accountable if they don’t meet these standards. It’s advisable to choose architects that specialise in the kind of project that you are undertaking as their existing experience will shine through in the completed design. Look for an architect in London that can provide references and reviews of their previous work.

Once you have determined the service level you need, your next consideration will be architectural style. Some architects specialise in designing for traditional housing such as period cottages and country homes, or even in designing modern replicas in a period style. Others have a knack for imagining bolder, more futuristic architectural design in London incorporating the latest green technology. Check their Houzz profile and website for examples of previous work. Early on, try to gauge availability – there’s no point in choosing an architect that’s going to be booked for months if you have a tight deadline. Some architects are happy to do all their work online or over the phone with you, but if you’d prefer to work with an architect in person then check that your chosen architects in London will travel to you.

What is the process to hire an architect?


At the first meeting, preferably at your property or building site, give as clear a picture as possible of the kind of home you are trying to create to your architects. Chat through your goals, projected budget, scope of work, schedule and feedback, together with any very specific requirements you might have. It is crucial that your architects are clear about their responsibilities and that these are documented in the contract. Ask them to walk you through the process, including the number of architectural design consultations, site visits and what they will be delivering and when, e.g. feasibility study, a technical drawing, tender package and/or planning application drawings. They could illustrate this using a previous client’s project. Also, what does the architect need from you? Deeds, rights of way, deposit, staged payments etc. Once you have covered all this detail, you are ready to make your choice and get started. The architecture company in London that you hire will likely start with concept drawings and finish with construction drawings and documents. Some firms even design with 3D renderings, CAD and videos, but this is by no means essential.

What makes a good architect?


You are looking for architects in London that have the right balance of creative flair, technical nous, practicality and impeccable service to see you through. Get a sense of whether they are a good listener, collaborator and problem solver. Checking their references will also be invaluable at this stage so look at their Houzz profile for past customer reviews. Ask to speak to previous clients, particularly regarding their responsiveness and ability to work creatively around a budget.

How much does hiring an architect cost?


There is no set payment structure for an architect. Some London architects will charge an hourly rate, others base their fees on a percentage of the total construction cost or propose a fixed fee (payable in instalments) for projects such as house extensions or a complete home design. You may wish to pay in stages to safeguard against any possible dissatisfaction with the quality of service. Make sure the total figure and payment schedule is agreed as part of your contract, particularly if you are trying to accurately estimate the cost of building a house.

What are the important questions to ask architects in London?


  • How long have you been an architect in London? Are you part of ARB and RIBA? Are you part of any other associations of architectural design in London?
  • How would you improve my current property and what do you think is the best use of my available budget?
  • Please can you tell me about similar projects you have undertaken and why you are the right person for the job?
  • What will be some of the main challenges?
  • Do you have experience of managing the construction phase?
  • Will you be the lead architect on this project?
  • Can you give me an overview of this project and tell me who will be doing what?
  • How long will the project take?
  • What will you charge, and will that be based on an hourly rate, a percentage of the project cost, or a fixed fee?
  • Can you recommend builders and contractors in my area?
  • Is there other expenditure that I might have missed and and how can I sensibly cut those costs?
  • What happens if there is a dispute? How would you resolve it?
  • Do you have professional indemnity insurance?
  • How often will you be updating me on progress, either face to face or on the phone?

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