7 eco architects in London to help with your sustainable kitchen renovation
Change starts at home and that can include using an architect with a more eco-friendly approach to help you create a more sustainable kitchen and living space.
With events like COP26 bringing the impact we as individuals, and as businesses, are having on the world around us into full view, we all know we need to start making some changes and our renovations are no exception.
London’s house prices rose 2.2% in the year to July 2021, and many are choosing to renovate their homes as a means to make the most of the space they have and increase the value of their property. However, renovations also play a role in a home’s footprint on the planet so it’s important that we consider our impact before we begin.
So, you have significant and impactful decisions to make when planning your kitchen renovation in London — whether it’s to ‘do up and sell’ or to give you more flexibility in your existing space. Choosing an architect with eco-friendly credentials, who works with the planet in mind, is a great place to start.
Excitingly, there’s a growing number of eco and sustainable architecture firms in London and we’re really enjoying following their work. So, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite conscious architects in London at the moment who can help you with your dream kitchen renovation project.
Each has a wealth of experience with house renovation in London and they are absolutely bursting with sustainable kitchen renovation ideas for everything from small kitchen planning to full home extensions.
1. Granit
Granit’s Wimbledon extension and refurbishment
Granit is a design-led award-winning London architecture practice and interior design studio. They are a team of architects and interior designers who believe in the value of great design and how it can positively impact our lives, communities and the broader environment. Granit believes that building design plays a critical role in addressing climate change and they know everything there is to know about environmental sustainability in the kitchen and beyond, encouraging all clients to consider sustainability a core principle in their projects. Their creative vision, experience, and established industry relationships help them navigate the complexities of construction. Granit aims to deliver great design and achieve high customer satisfaction levels with all clients at all times.
2. Malone Architecture
Malone’s Wimbledon period home extension
Founded in 2009, Malone Architecture is an award-winning architecture firm offering a personalised service to help you bring your home vision into reality. They pride themselves on offering a complete service, from initial meeting through to detailed design and construction. They are there to help their clients create bespoke, sustainable environments designed for individual needs and requirements. Regardless of the size and scope of the project, they put sustainability at the forefront of their work: being green is not an afterthought, it is built into every single decision that needs to be made. Malone are all about living considerately whilst at the same time creating desirable spaces that are imaginative and innovative, making them an excellent choice for property renovation in London.
3. Arc8 Projects
Arc8’s Wandsworth extension, renovation and refurbishment
Arc8 Projects is a design-led architectural practice that creates stylish, considered and sustainable homes for the future. By looking at all aspects of the design, they question how a project impacts family, the environment, utility areas, storage and external spaces and work accordingly. They specialise in reconfigurations, extensions and conversions amongst other builds, working with a variety of sizes and budgets to create the perfect space for each client. They are creative and communicative professionals, and their skill lies in designing unique spaces without forsaking aesthetic, all with accurate costings. Arc8 considers the client a part of their team and creates designs based on their ideas. They even work alongside you to design in real-time.
4. Pinchin Architects
Pinchin’s Harringay redevelopment
Passionate about the role of architecture in supporting biodiverse landscapes and creating efficient properties, Pinchin Architects help homeowners design and build sustainable homes. By combining their vision for the future with the client’s vision of their dream home, they take a considered approach to design, planning, and construction. They believe that for sustainable homes to be widely adopted, they must be as exciting as they are conscious. They therefore work with clients to design a home that suits them, their style, and their needs, sharing designs, materials and practices that allow them to realise this vision whilst being far more sustainable.
5. John Pardey Architects
JPA’s Barnet build
John Pardey Architects believe in making great contemporary spaces that exceed expectations without exceeding budgets. They have a passion for design that makes maximum use of what is already there — the site, the climate, the views, the path of the sun — and combine this with the use of natural materials used in a contemporary way that weather naturally to look timeless. They always endeavour to use natural materials to make buildings that work and wear well, providing a richness and resonance that endures. JPA’s approach to all projects, regardless of scale or budget, is to firstly understand the vision and objectives of the client and then work hard to explore options, finding a solution that exceeds expectations yet remains practical, achievable and lasting.
6. Gresford Architects
Gresford’s Tulse Hill extension
Gresford Architects seek to create buildings that are thoughtful, practical, sustainable and beautiful. Their architects, interior architects and designers are inspired by contextuality, people, natural light and the use of materials. They are experts in Passivhaus design and sustainable building and believe that buildings should be comfortable, designed to last and use energy and materials as efficiently as possible. Conscious that their approach to the built environment has a fundamental impact on our cultural heritage, Gresford Architects endeavour to achieve the perfect marriage of the poetic and the practical.
7. WillGamble/Architects
WGA’s Hornsey extension and refurbishment
Will Gamble Architects is an award-winning, design-led architecture and interiors practice based in Barnes. The studio primarily works on residential and commercial projects ranging from townhouse refurbishments and extensions to rural conversions and adaptations. The practice’s portfolio of work extends throughout London and the UK and as a practice, Will Gamble Architects strive to deliver high-quality architecture that is well-considered, contemporary in design and rich in materiality. The practice has a particular interest in working with existing structures by creating contemporary architecture that enhances the site’s historic environment. They have a strong belief in the sensitive re-use of heritage assets through well-conceived interventions which are both culturally and environmentally sustainable.
You’re in a wonderful position when considering sustainable architecture for the planning of your dream kitchen and we hope this list has aided you in your kitchen renovation journey. A choice of any one of the above conscious residential architects in London will get your sustainable renovation project on the right path from day one.
For all things bespoke and conscious kitchens, take a closer look at our other PAD Journal entries for inspiration.