Our aim is to improve people’s lives by reimagining the places in which we live and work. The studio is a collaborative team of architects, landscape and interior designers. We work at all scales, from furniture to bespoke private homes and commercial developments. We are an RIBA Chartered Practice based in London.
Environmental impact is a key consideration in our work. We take a research-based, fabric first approach to sustainability that carefully considers the embodied energy of materials and the performance of our buildings in use. Director and architect Ben Ridley is a Passivhaus designer.
We take pride in a tailored and personal approach. We listen to our clients, seek elegant answers to their questions and add unexpected value through creative design. The success of each project is driven by precise management of budget, programme and quality, resulting in a smooth and reliable process from initial concept to completion.
Our studio has a four-team structure. This allows each project to be run by a focused and energetic group, yet simultaneously benefit from the skills and experience of the wider office. Together we understand the complexities of projects in London: we relish the challenge of working with constrained sites, complex stakeholder groups, and heritage buildings.more
We offer a unique Healthy Homes design service. We seek to create homes that benefit both from the improved air quality and thermal comfort of Passivhaus construction, whilst using low VOC and natural materials wherever possible to create a healthy indoor environment.
Our turn-key approach is unique. Whilst we are architect-led, our team offers specialist structural engineering, planning, landscape, interior design and construction skills. We provide a holistic design and build service that removes risk and instils confidence.
2023 | Finalist: AJ Architecture Award |
2023 | Finalist: BD Interior Architect of the Year |
2023 | Finalist: BD Net Zero Architect of the Year |
2023 | Selected: House & Garden Top 100 |
2023 | Winner: NLA Don’t Move Improve Award |
2022 | Finalist: Dezeen Awards |
2022 | Selected: House & Garden Top 100 |
2022 | Commendation: AIA Design Award |
2022 | Finalist: AJ Small Projects Award |
2021 | Selected: RIBA Practice of the Month |
2019 | Finalist: London Construction Awards |
2018 | Finalist: Blueprint Awards Best Residential |
2018 | Finalist: BD Young Architect of the Year |
2018 | Finalist: Dezeen Awards |
2017 | Winner: RIBA Journal Rising Stars Cohort |
2017 | Finalist: BD Housing Architect of the Year |
2017 | Finalist: LFA / GLA Silvertown Competition |
2016 | Finalist: AJ Small Projects Award |
2016 | Finalist: Architizer A+ Awards |
2016 | Finalist: AJ Retrofit Award |
2015 | Finalist: NLA Don’t Move Improve Award |
Press | |
2023 | Aug: Modern House – Low Energy House |
2023 | May: The Telegraph |
2023 | Apr: Dezeen – De Beauvoir Extension |
2023 | Mar: Financial Times |
2023 | Feb: Dezeen – Primrose Hill House |
2023 | Jan: BBC |
2022 | Sep: The Times |
2022 | Aug: House Goals, RIBA – Highbury House |
2022 | Feb: Dezeen – Low Energy House |
2022 | Jan: The Times – Low Energy House |
2021 | Nov: Wallpaper – Low Energy House |
2021 | Apr: The Telegraph |
2021 | Mar: Metro |
2021 | Feb: Architects Journal – Dartmouth Park House |
2020 | Apr: Grand Designs – North London House |
2019 | Aug: Dezeen – North London House |
2018 | Aug: RIBA Journal – North London House |
2017 | Jun: Architects Journal – Silver-Smithy |
2017 | May: Grand Designs – Bethnal Green House |
2017 | Jan: Dezeen – Bethnal Green House |
2016 | Nov: Evening Standard – Bethnal Green House |
2016 | Nov: Grand Designs – Highbury House |
2015 | Jan: Architects Journal – Dartmouth Park House |
2014 | Jun: Dezeen – Highbury House |
2014 | Jan: Evening Standard – Islington Flat |
2013 | Nov: Grand Designs – Lambeth House |
“We have had the privilege of working with the team at Architecture for London on a number of projects, both commercial and residential and have been delighted with the process and the finished product” – Clerks Well Developments ltd
“AFL had the perfect balance of giving me new ideas, challenging me and respecting my wishes. From obtaining planning permission to helping me choose great contractors they were brilliant throughout. Trustworthy, solution-oriented, creative and experts in their field – they were a pleasure to work with!” – Fatos, Primrose Hill
“We are simply thrilled with the outcome. AFL fully delivered on the brief and our home feels modern, while in keeping with the period building” – Jackie & Adrian, Camden
“AFL combine bold, innovative artistic talent with strong practical considerations in their approach. Truly a fantastic team of architects” – Wecca Ltd, Westminster
“AFL played a vital role in making my development a reality, as part of a very strong design team that ultimately won our crucial approval at appeal” – Ken Yong, Greenwich
“AFL transformed our rather dowdy Grade 2 listed building into a beautiful, bright home, carefully preserving its heritage but bringing the house elegantly into the 21st century. Their ideas and suggestions for the structure, the materials to be used, the setting out of each room and the fittings throughout the house were of the highest quality. From the first rough drawing to the completion of the project, via hundreds of drawings, AFL’s creative and vibrant expertise has been exceptional.” – Mike and Judith, Islington
“We decided to hire and work with AFL because of their competence, reliability and team-oriented work. We will certainly work on further projects in London with AFL” – Moritz Gruppe GmbH, Berlin