With an impressive client list including names such as Anish Kapoor and Arup, Gianni Botsford Architects is a small and agile firm who are based in London but undertake the design and supervision of residential and commercial projects across the globe.

The practice works closely with clients to ensure their designs meet the client’s individual needs. They say “if an art gallery, the contents must be visible; if a house, the rooms must be liveable; if a whole village, it should be where people would want to live.”

Gianni Botsford Architects are skilled and experienced in using creative solutions to make the most of any site and maximise light and space whilst executing original and beautiful buildings. You might recognise some of their striking former projects such as the multi-award-winning ‘House in a Garden’ in Notting Hill with its sculptural timber roof.

Greg Cox is a furniture maker based in East London. Having trained as an artist to gain an MA in Fine Art with a sculpture specialism, Greg went on to combine his creative intuition with his work history in set building to design and make bespoke fitted furniture, wardrobes and kitchens. Greg works through a three-phase process; design, production and installation. And, all of his work is produced in his Leyton workshop, minimising disruption on site. He finishes each project with high-end Blum hardware and integrated door-activated LED lighting.

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Groves Natcheva Architects is a collaboration between Murray Groves and Adriana Natcheva, established in London in 2000. The studio offers services that encompass planning, architecture, interiors and furniture. The designs of the studio are site specific and focused on the individuality of each client. 

Gruff Architects have a clear vision – to provide quality and integrity, to create architectural experience far beyond functionality; to be brave and think differently. Established in 2010, the South-East London-based practice is run by Directors Rhys Cannon and Emily Burnett, who lead a close team of dedicated architects and designers.

The practice has developed a diverse portfolio, with a focus towards unique house extensions, refurbishments and one-off houses. Collaboration is key to every project as they seek to incorporate the clients’ personality, style and influences into the development of a strong narrative. Embracing space and light, uniqueness and individuality – Gruff Architects incorporates these alongside a high standard of design. The context of a build and surrounding landscape are also important influences, as are considerations of the project’s environmental impact.

Regularly recognised within the industry, their Little Donnyland extension and refurbishment project won a 2020 British Home Award for interior design, and another project, Pitched Black (Director Rhys’ new-build home) was shortlisted.

Image credit: Pitched Black by French + Tye (1-2); Little Donnyland by Ben Anders (3-5); Evelyn Street by French + Tye (6-8); Algiers Road and Cranfield Road by Ben Blossom (9-14).

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Born in Paris to an American mother and Spanish father, Blanca Sanchez came to England at the age of six. It was while accompanying her mother to antiques auctions that Blanca’s love for interior design was borne. After training at the Chelsea College of Art and Design her career began when she joined an established interior design business in surrey, leaving after 11 years to start her own interior design company, Halo Design Interiors.

Halo is an award-winning business, working on prestigious residential homes on private and Royal estates with projects ranging in the value from one to over twenty million pounds.

HAY was founded in 2002 with the ambition to create contemporary furniture with an eye for modern living and sophisticated industrial manufacturing. That remains their ambition today. Through a commitment to the design and production of furniture and accessories with an international appeal they strive to make good design accessible to the largest possible audience. Inspired by architecture and fashion, HAY’s continued vision is to create straightforward, functional and aesthetic design in cooperation with some of the world’s most talented, curious and courageous designers.

Established in 2000, Henning Stummel Architects is a small, award-winning practice based in West London. Winner of multiple RIBA awards including London Building of the Year, Henning Stummel is fascinated by simple, functional design and has completed many distinct residential projects such as the outstanding Tin House.

The forward-thinking architectural practice works closely with clients to deliver buildings that engage and delight. Henning Stummel’s unique and often discreet residential projects are carefully designed with practicality and day-to-day life in mind. The dedicated team ensures that their thoughtful architecture has a positive environmental and social impact.

Honky is a multi-disciplinary, award winning architectural and interior design practice based in London. Founded in 2001 by Christopher Dezille (SBID, BIID), the Honky creative team provides a full design service, including interior architecture and schemes, finishes and styling. They have also worked with most of the UK’s leading housebuilders and developers, creating individual and innovative show homes.

Founded by Louisa Grey, House of Grey have developed a distinct aesthetic that holds both the earth and human health within the studio’s core values. House of Grey approach interior design from a ‘whole-person-whole-world’ perspective that combines their remarkable, defined aesthetic with evidence-based, salutogenic design concepts and cradle-to-cradle® materials.

This all-encompassing approach means that considerately sourced, natural materials are used as widely as possible, which often go beyond sustainability and instead positively add to the earth at their end-of-life. In this way, House of Grey are dedicated to eliminating unnecessary waste all together to create a supportive, circular model that incites long-term wellness for the world as a whole.

Over the past 20 years, House of Grey have undertaken interior design projects for both residential and commercial clients, and consulted and styled for international brands, including Wallpaper*, Elle Decoration and COS.

Image credit: Michael Sinclair

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House of Quinn create small-batch collections of quilts, textiles and unique objects for the home. The design practice was founded in 2016 by Julius Arthur, who grounds his process in simplicity and exploration to create abstract views of the places and things around us. Whether created by stitching, painting or printing, the items House of Quinn produces are anchored by their sense of function, becoming simple luxuries for the everyday. Julius Arthur is the author of Modern Quilting: A Contemporary Guide to Quilting by Hand (Hardie Grant, 2021).

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With over 30 years of experience sourcing and selling antiques, Goldsmiths alumnus Christopher Howe went on to launch his own handmade furniture and lighting brand, Made by HOWE, which coincided with the opening of his second showroom on London’s Pimlico Road in 1995. With creations based on his favourite historical designs, customers can commission pieces ranging from sofas, fireplaces, tables and chairs; tailoring size, fabric and details to suit their taste. Each piece is made in Britain, with meticulous attention paid to the choice of timber and the traditional methods used to make each item. So much so, that HOWE London has furnished works for some of Britain’s most trusted institutions, including Hampton Court Palace, Strawberry Hill House, The National Gallery and Sir John Soane’s Museum.

In 2004, Howe became the first person to have a single owner sale, Christopher Howe: The First Twenty Years, at Christie’s in South Kensington. This sale included items of furniture from the 18th-20th century, plus a selection of bespoke pieces from the HOWE London collection.

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This multi-award-winning architecture practice is based in Central London and is made up of a small, friendly team that put focus on places and the activities that occur in and around them. IBLA’s buildings are expertly crafted to meet the needs of their clients, whilst adapting seamlessly to existing contexts. Undeniably contemporary in style, the old and the new are brought together harmoniously, providing an aesthetic that balances respect for the past with a vision for the future.

IBLA’s portfolio includes housing projects, private homes, public spaces and work places. Their most recent awards include finalising for the 2019 AJ Retrofit Award (Dukes Avenue), and winning the Grand Design Self Build on a Shoestring Award in 2018.