Urbanist Architecture

Urbanist Architecture is a London-based, RIBA chartered architecture and planning firm. The company operates with offices located in Greenwich and Belgravia, extending its work across the UK. Established over the last decade, the firm has cultivated a reputation for excellence in residential architecture and town planning. Urbanist Architecture positions itself as a multidisciplinary practice, offering a range of services designed to support clients through various stages of property development.

The firm combines the experience typically found in larger practices with the dedicated approach of a smaller architecture firm. The firm specialises in residential architecture, focusing on extensions, renovations, and new-build developments. Urbanist Architecture typically undertakes projects with a construction value ranging between £200,000 and £20 million, though it may consider projects with lower budgets under specific circumstances. The company has a track record of delivering various residential project types, including home extensions, flat conversions, Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), and new build houses and flats.

The firm also possesses experience in luxury interior design projects within central London and sustainable urban design for green belt land developments across the UK. Urbanist Architecture employs a one-team integrated approach, providing architectural, planning, interior design, and project management services from a single studio. This multidisciplinary structure ensures that clients receive comprehensive support throughout their projects. The firm's team comprises architects, planning consultants, interior designers, and project managers, all working collaboratively.

This integrated model aims to streamline the development process and provide consistent expertise across all project phases, from initial conceptualisation to construction completion. The company is committed to unlocking the potential of developments, securing planning permission, and delivering imaginative projects, particularly on challenging sites. Urbanist Architecture acknowledges that obtaining planning permission on the first attempt can be uncommon in the UK and aims to mitigate common issues such as technical errors or conflicting advice. The firm's philosophy is rooted in combining technical thinking with creative enthusiasm, leveraging its expertise, experience, and imagination to address the complexities of building projects.

This approach seeks to minimise frustrations, unnecessary expenses, and confusion often associated with construction in the UK. Urbanist Architecture possesses experience in the domain of Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA). The firm's multidisciplinary team has worked with numerous Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) across the country, gaining an understanding of the specific requirements and nuances involved in securing planning permission for such developments. The company's expertise extends to tailoring design and planning strategies to align with the likely approvals of local councils for PBSA projects.

This experience contributes to the firm's ability to navigate the planning landscape for student living developments, which have evolved to offer improved conditions for students and investment opportunities for developers. The firm's client-led approach prioritises understanding client aspirations and designing buildings that complement and enhance their surroundings. Urbanist Architecture undertakes every project with pragmatism, anticipating practicalities that might otherwise be overlooked. The company strives for aesthetic refinement and technical excellence, ensuring that its adaptive and responsive methodology consistently delivers high-quality outcomes.

This commitment to a wide range of skills and hard-won knowledge is central to the firm's founding values, aiming to provide a supportive and collaborative process for various projects.