Business Details
23 Years
experience
Expert Architectural & Interior Design Solutions in London
We are a design-led architecture and interiors practice dedicated to delivering innovative solutions tailored to our clients' needs. Our approach combines rigorous analysis, collaborative dialogue, and creative problem-solving to achieve clarity in every project's form, lighting, and materiality. With over two decades of experience, we have cultivated a reputation for thoroughness and meticulous attention to detail across all project stages. Our work spans new-build and refurbishment projects in commercial, leisure/retail, and residential sectors, varying in scale and budget.Client satisfaction is central to our ethos, evidenced by our high rate of repeat commissions and referrals. We prioritise transparency in our processes, offering fixed-fee proposals and time-based billing with clear cost estimates. Our team's expertise is further enhanced by academic contributions, including teaching and visiting critic roles at prestigious institutions. We maintain full-service oversight from initial consultation through construction, ensuring design intent is realised in the built environment.
Services
Architectural Design
Interior Design
Project Management
Planning Applications
Technical Design
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have 22 years of experience in architectural design across diverse sectors.
- Our work is characterised by meticulous attention to detail and technical precision.
- We offer transparent billing with fixed-fee proposals and time-based cost estimates.
- Our collaborative approach ensures client needs shape every design decision.
- We provide full-service oversight from concept to construction completion.
Services
Architectural Design
We create innovative architectural solutions tailored to client needs, balancing aesthetic vision with functional requirements. Our process begins with collaborative brief development, followed by concept design and spatial coordination. Through detailed technical drawings and material specifications, we ensure seamless translation of design intent into built form across new-build and refurbishment projects.
Interior Design
Our interior design services focus on creating cohesive, functional spaces that reflect client aspirations. We specialise in residential, commercial, and leisure environments, prioritising material selection, lighting design, and spatial flow. By maintaining continuity between architectural and interior elements, we deliver integrated solutions that enhance user experience and project value.
Project Management
We provide comprehensive project management from initial consultation through construction completion. This includes coordinating design teams, monitoring budgets, and ensuring compliance with planning and building regulations. Regular site visits and progress reviews guarantee quality control, while our transparent communication ensures clients remain informed throughout the project lifecycle.
Planning Applications
Our team prepares and submits planning applications to local authorities, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. We handle spatial coordination, technical design submissions, and liaison with regulatory bodies. By integrating planning considerations early in the design process, we streamline approvals and minimise delays for commercial, residential, and leisure projects.
Technical Design
We develop detailed technical designs and specifications required for construction tendering and execution. This includes creating precise drawings, material schedules, and contract documentation. Our technical expertise ensures buildability, cost accuracy, and adherence to regulatory standards, forming the foundation for successful contractor engagement and project delivery.
People
Brian O'Tuama
Director
A graduate of University College Dublin, Brian established the practice in 2003 after 14 years in New York. He has taught at Pratt Institute and the University of Greenwich, and brings extensive international experience from firms like Gensler and Scott Tallon Walker.
Kevin Cash
Director
Kevin joined the practice in 2007 after graduating from the Architectural Association and Royal College of Art. He has taught at Pratt Institute and the University of Greenwich, contributing technical expertise and design leadership to major projects.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services including design, planning applications, technical documentation, and construction management for commercial, residential, and leisure projects.
How do you approach client collaboration?
We begin with an initial consultation to understand client needs, followed by collaborative brief development and iterative design reviews to ensure alignment with aspirations and budget.
What is your fee structure?
Fees for stages 1-3 are time-based (Senior Architects £120/hour), while stages 4-6 are fixed-fee. Expenses and disbursements are billed at cost plus 10%.
Do you handle both new-build and refurbishment projects?
Yes, we specialise in both new-build and refurbishment projects across commercial, residential, and leisure sectors with equal technical expertise.
How experienced is your team?
With 22 years of practice experience and directors holding academic roles at institutions like Pratt Institute and University College Dublin, our team combines practical and theoretical expertise.
