We are Kensington architects who specialise in crafting creative design and planning strategies to unlock the potential of challenging sites and buildings.
Since 2013, we’ve been working on residential projects in Kensington allowing our team to develop a firm grasp of the nuances of local planning policies and building regulations in the area.
Recognised as one of the best residential architecture firms in London, we work across the entire residential architecture spectrum with construction budgets of 200k - 10m. With a proven track record of delivering home extensions, flat conversions, HMOs, new build houses, and flats, we deliver successful projects for national house builders and seasoned property developers, right through to first-time investors and homeowners.
Throughout the planning, design, and construction journey's highs and lows, you'll find our team open, communicative, and down-to-earth. Unlike numerous architecture practices, we consistently underpromise and overdeliver.
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As architects in Kensington, we serve homeowners and developers right throughout the neighbourhood, including (but not limited to) the following postcodes: SW10, SW10, SW1W, SW1X, SW3, SW5, SW6, SW7, W10, W11, W12, W14, W2, W8, W9.
A truly iconic London neighbourhood, Kensington is among the most affluent areas of the city, offering a wealth of experience for tourists and locals alike. With its picture-perfect streets, celebrated sites, and lavish stores, you won’t be easily bored here.
Beyond the beauty of the streets and the neighbourhood’s divine architecture, one of the first things people notice in Kensington is the number of world-class museums in the area. The Science Museum, Design Museum and Natural History Museum can all be found in Kensington, making it a popular spot for tourists. As well as its many museums, Kensington is also a stone’s throw from Harrods, the country’s most premium department store. Featuring world-class designers like Chanel and Prada, it’s certainly not the spot to shop if you’re in search of a bargain. Beyond high-end shopping, there is also an array of incredible dining experiences on offer, including Bibendum, Min Jiang, and Dishoom, to name a few. Fortunately, not everything in Kensington comes with an exorbitant price tag; there are a number of beautiful green spaces you can access for free, including Holland Park, Kensington Gardens and, of course, Hyde Park. Join the hoards of joggers for a trot around the park’s perimeter, or roll out a picnic blanket and enjoy some afternoon sun overlooking the lush parklands and gardens.
Kensington’s architecture elevates an already stunning area to another level. Characterised by substantial red brick Victorian and Edwardian townhouses, as well as streets lined with traditional terrace houses, walking through the streets of Kensington never disappoints. There are also gorgeous colourful mews houses in the area, brightening up even the dreariest of London days.
As well as its remarkable residential architecture, Kensington also has a number of beautiful historic buildings, including the aforementioned Harrods store with its Edwardian Baroque and Beaux-Arts style, as well as Kensington Palace and the Royal Albert Hall, which are each well worth a visit.
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea approved 87% of planning applications in its most recently reported quarter (ending September 2023).
Our expertise in planning applications means we have a 97% success rate of getting planning permission for our clients (across all councils). Kensington is an area we are extremely familiar with and is somewhere we have a long history, increasing the chances that you - as our client - will get planning approval.
Kensington homeowners don’t often part with their perfectly placed properties, instead seeking to improve them by investing in either high-end refurbishments or renovations. Working on these projects and seeing regular houses transform into extraordinary homes is always a joy.
Developers in Kensington tend to capitalise on the opulence that’s synonymous with the area, building luxury new build blocks for wealthier Londoners who want to live in one of the city’s most affluent nooks. In addition, a wide range of property conversions are common, including flat amalgamation and office-to-residential projects.
“ Thank you for all your efforts in helping us to secure planning permission. You made our dreams come true. ”
Simon G. — London
“ Passion, creativity and personality; I think these three words can describe Urbanist Architecture's young architects team. They have done all the work for us and been with us from beginning to end till they handed us the keys to our new house.. Our families and friends loved the design and we can't thank you enough for making us the owner of this beautiful, flawless, prestigious house. ”
Lisa D. — Kent
“ Ufuk and the team were very accommodating, talking us through the design elements and what was evident that we still had lots of questions and they were able to answer our questions and provide us with a final project we are very happy with. Planning was approved and the team were excellent in keeping the project moving and on time possible. ”
Marisa B. — London
We are a multidisciplinary team of architects, planning consultants, interior designers and project managers offering multiple services under one roof. When you work with our firm, you have the support of our entire studio behind you - no matter what.
Unprecedented planning results with our unique 6-step system
Artistically curated buildings with truly unique and lasting appeal
Lifestyle-led living with exquisite, inspirational and refined concepts
Neighbourhoods with sensitive, pragmatic and imaginative urbanism
Extensions with extra space, light, comfort and good vibes
Conversion of houses into multiple flats with greatest return
Custom houses with refined and beautifully proportioned spaces
Block of flats with maximum value and commercial viability
New use class system with huge opportunities and flexibility
HMO conversions with decent standards and maximum yields
“Designing in Kensington is always a treat, especially home refurbishments where we have the opportunity to match a home’s interior with the beauty of its exterior”
Architectural Designer
We specialise in crafting creative design and planning strategies to unlock the hidden potential of developments, secure planning permission and deliver imaginative projects on tricky sites
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