Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Trusted Residential & Commercial Architects in London
Established in 2015, Guy Piper Architects is a chartered architectural practice specialising in residential, hospitality, and small-scale commercial projects. Our team combines technical expertise with creative design, utilising BIM software to deliver bespoke solutions tailored to client needs. With extensive experience in education sector projects and a commitment to diversity in architecture, we provide end-to-end services from concept to completion. Our use of Revit enables photorealistic visuals and virtual reality walkthroughs, enhancing client engagement. We operate from our London studio with remote bases in Oxford and Brighton, serving clients across London boroughs, Oxfordshire, and East Sussex. Our directors, Tom Guy and Charlie Piper, bring decades of combined experience from award-winning practices, ensuring rigorous attention to detail and innovative problem-solving.We collaborate with trusted consultants including structural engineers and heritage specialists, offering comprehensive project teams. Recognised for our contributions to architectural diversity, we founded the Architecture LGBT+ network and actively participate in industry initiatives. Our portfolio includes high-end residential developments, school projects, and listed building refurbishments, reflecting our versatility and technical proficiency. We prioritise client collaboration, transparent communication, and sustainable design principles in every project.
Services
Residential Architecture
Hospitality Design
Commercial Architecture
Architectural Surveys
VR Visualizations
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- Chartered architects with experience in education sector projects up to 25m
- BIM-certified practice using Revit for photorealistic visualisations
- Founders of Architecture LGBT+ network promoting industry diversity
- End-to-end project management from concept to completion
- Established remote bases in Oxford and Brighton for regional projects
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
What people say
Brilliant ideas
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Pleasure to work with
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Services
Residential Architecture
We create bespoke residential solutions from single-house extensions to small developments. Our approach combines spatial innovation with technical precision, ensuring designs meet both aesthetic and functional requirements. Projects include timber-framed pool buildings and high-end refurbishments.
Hospitality Design
Specialising in restaurant and bar spaces, we deliver immersive environments that balance commercial viability with unique design. Recent projects include Skyfall Restaurant in Brighton and immersive dining concepts across London.
Commercial Architecture
We design functional commercial spaces tailored to business needs, including office conversions and retail units. Our expertise extends to listed building refurbishments and adaptive reuse projects maintaining historical integrity.
Architectural Surveys
Using 360 laser scanning technology, we produce detailed 3D point clouds for accurate building analysis. This enables precise measurements and condition assessments for renovation or development projects.
VR Visualizations
Our BIM workflow generates photorealistic visuals and virtual reality walkthroughs. This technology allows clients to experience spaces before construction, enhancing decision-making and design clarity.
People
Tom Guy
Director
RIBA-chartered architect with expertise in education projects and diversity advocacy. Founded Architecture LGBT+ network and contributed to London's Diversity Handbook. Holds postgraduate qualifications from Brighton and Westminster universities.
Charlie Piper
Director
Architect with experience in high-end residential projects and listed building refurbishments. Nominated for RIBA medals during studies and led 4m school facility projects. Graduated from Brighton University.
Ruta Perminaite
Architect
Specialises in virtual reality visualisations and healthcare architecture. Currently pursuing MArch at Westminster University while leading digital output for residential projects. Graduated from Brighton University.
Richard Townshend
Architect
Experienced across all RIBA stages with focus on sustainable urbanism. Nominated for architectural awards during studies and currently pursuing MSc at Bartlett School while managing mixed-use housing schemes.
Dan Chambers
Architect
Specialises in digital environment creation using photogrammetry. Completed MArch in Auckland investigating pandemic-era LGBTQ+ performance spaces. Re-joined the practice after international experience.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in residential, hospitality, and small-scale commercial projects including new builds, extensions, and listed building refurbishments.
How do you involve clients in the design process?
We use BIM software to create photorealistic visuals and VR walkthroughs, enabling client engagement at every design stage.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate from London with remote bases in Oxford and Brighton, serving projects across London boroughs, Oxfordshire, and East Sussex.
What technology do you use?
We work exclusively in Revit with Enscape visualisation and 360° laser scanning for surveys, ensuring technical precision and client clarity.
Do you offer architectural surveys?
Yes, we provide detailed 3D point cloud surveys using high-tech laser scanning equipment for accurate building analysis.
What makes your practice unique?
Our commitment to diversity in architecture, evidenced by founding the Architecture LGBT+ network and industry advocacy work.
