Jan 2023
We have updated our website and added our newest residential projects: Dell Cottage, Rigg Studio, Coopersale Road and Riverside Home. We look forward to seeing these develop throughout the year.
Website Update
We have updated our website and added our newest residential projects: Dell Cottage, Rigg Studio, Coopersale Road and Riverside Home. We look forward to seeing these develop throughout the year.
Jan 2023
We have moved our studio to our most recently completed building, Bradbury Works in Dalston. We are excited to show people around the new building and our studio. The new studio is located just a few minutes from the station, and has improved in person meeting facilities. Please get in touch to arrange a tour and a coffee!
Studio 3.0
We have moved our studio to our most recently completed building, Bradbury Works in Dalston. We are excited to show people around the new building and our studio. The new studio is located just a few minutes from the station, and has improved in person meeting facilities. Please get in touch to arrange a tour and a coffee!
2023
Dec 2022
Seasons Greetings from [Y/N] Studio
It has been a big year for [Y/N] Studio. 2022 saw completion of Bradbury Works comprising over 1500m2 of workspace in Hackney. We also gained planning for a number of important projects including a 48 home mixed use scheme in Kent which once complete will form a key part of the future of Strood. As ever, we continue to enjoy working with our clients and collaborators. We look forward to an exciting 2023.
Dec 2022
Rigg Studio On-Site
We are have started on site with a home studio space for an artist in Hackney.
Dec 2022
Bradbury Works Complete
Our Bradbury Works project in Dalston for Hackney Co-operative Developments is now complete and will welcome tenants over the next few months. The project will provide much needed affordable workspaces and retail units to support local businesses. This is a very exciting project for the studio, the client and design team and the wider area as a whole.
September 2022
Dell Cottage Submitted for Plannning
We were commissioned to design an extension to a historically important cottage in a village setting. The new cottage rationalises previously unsympathetic additions to provide a new open plan kitchen/living area, a triple height atrium dividing old from new and an additional bedroom with en-suite.
July 2022
A Kentish Courtyard Planning
We gained planning permission for the redevelopment of a site in Strood, Kent, which will provide 48 mixed tenure apartments and 870m2 of commercial space. The project asks, is it possible to provide high quality homes and compliment a town's historical context?
July 2022
Coopersale Road Planning
A new loft extension recently recieved planning permission in Hackney. The design features a new stair with master bedroom, shower room and study. The use of timber across the rooms creates a seamless transition, creating a harmonious, light filled addition to previously dark spaces.
July 2022
Green House Complete
[Y/N] Studio have completed a reconfiguration and extension of the lower ground floor of a split level Victorian house in Hackney. In opposition to prevailing trends towards open-plan white spaces and boxy extensions, we pursued a more nuanced approach which responds to the householders’ particular tastes and interests.
June 2022
Public House Planning Permission
Hounslow Council in west London has approved our scheme for a re-provided pub and eight new homes. A new computer generated model shows the aspired interior detailing.
Jan 2022
Treehouse Design Competition
For a competition to reinvent the treehouse in Kew Gardens in London [Y/N] studio proposed three seperate ideas of modular rotated geometries to respond to the themes set by the context organisers.
2022
Dec 2021
Seasons Greetings from [Y/N] Studio
We are proud of the our achievements in 2021 which include submission of our largest planning application (48 homes and commercial space), being featured in “New Architects 4” and continuing to develop fruitful relationships with our clients.
Bring on 2022, which will see completion of our workspace project in Dalston, a project which is 5 years in the making and will be another huge milestone for us.
Dec 2021Bradbury Works Branding
We have been appointed to desing a branding and wayfinding strategy for the workspaces project in Daslton. Here is a sneak peak of the new logo.
Dec 2021
Bradbury Works Site Progress
The steelwork for Bradbury Street is almost complete and work is now comencing on cladding and fitting out the new workspaces.
Nov 2021Clitterhouse Place
We have published our entry for the “pavillion for all’ competition. For more information see link
Nov 2021Making
Our techniques for making are evolving but we continue to believe in the power of physical models as a powerful design and communication tool. Here is a model for an upcoming project in West London.
Sep 2021
[Y/N] in the AJ
Our scheme in Strood, Kent has been featured in the Architects Journal. Link here
Sep 2021
48 dwellings submitted to planning
[Y/N] Studio have recently submitted a planning application for the redevelopment of a petrol station site in Strood, Kent, which will provide 48 mixed tenure apartments and 870m2 of commercial space. The project asks, is it possible to provide high quality homes and compliment a town’s historical context?
Jun 2021
We have created a short film describbing 2 of our projects to help publicise the launch of the New Architects 4 Publication.
New Architects 4 Film
We have created a short film describbing 2 of our projects to help publicise the launch of the New Architects 4 Publication.
Apr 2021
Public House
We have submitted this 8 unit sheme for planning permission. It includes re-provision of an existing pub and the design is influenced by the character and form of the houses in the surrounding area.
Mar 2021
Defrag House almost complete
Our contractor ahs comissoned some drone shots of our almost completed project in Alvechurch. We are looking forward to photographing the project this summer.
Jan 2021
Bradbury Street Workspaces starts on Site
We are optimistic about the year to come which will include completion of the refurbishment and extension of the Bradbury Street Workspaces which face onto Gillett Square in Dalston.
2021
Dec 2020Seasons Greetings
2020 has presented us all with more challenges than we could ever have anticipated but we feel proud of our achievements and look forward to 2021 with ever more enthusiasm. Stay safe all, look after each other, and we hope see you next year.
October 2020Zig Zag Rooftop
We have been working on a rooftop extension in West London.
Oct 2020Table 2.0
We have forged closer relationships with our friends and collaborators BAT Studio on a number of projects including a furniture system for a startup. Recently we commissioned them to develop some flexible tables for our new studio space.
Table 2.0 meets the demands of a post 2020 flexible office, allowing us to meet, make, work, display and play. The CNC birch faced ply table comes together with just 4 bolts.
Oct 2020Studio 2.0
We have moved the studio to Fish Island and are looking to embrace new ways of working to offer flexibility and lifestyle improvements to our staff. We look forward to inviting you over when we can!
July 2020Inhabited Roof
Is it possible to provide high quality homes and compliment a town’s historical context? Referencing the historic local architecture, this proposal includes inhabited pitched roofs to improve the quality of light in the apartments by creating double height spaces and terraces which are recessed into the roof form like an inverted dormer.
June 2020
May 2020Book: New Architects 4
We are delighted to announce that we have been selected to appear in an upcoming book entitled ‘New Architects 4” published by The Architecture Foundation. Thanks to the judges for selecting us.
May 2020
Green House
We have submitted planning for ‘Green House’ a refurbishment and extension project in Hackney.
︎See Project
Jan 2020
Pragmatic Idealism Lecture
Director Alex Smith gave a talk last year at Fashion Brand Net-a-Porter about the recent work of the practice.
2020
Dec 2019
Merry Christmas From [Y/N] Studio
It’s been another exciting year, we have worked on some amazing projects with some amazing clients. We look forward to seeing you all next year.
Dec 2019Exhibtion: Gingerbread City
The Gingerbread city exhibition is now open.
Nov 2019Architects Declare UK
We are proud to offer our support to the Architect’s Declare Movement.
Nov 2019
The Asterisk
We developed an asterisk shaped housing scheme in 2019. The scheme has 60 apartments and associated comercial space.
Nov 2019Tender: Haverfield Road
We have tendered a residential refurbishment project. The scheme uses coloured crital partitions to create a layout which is flexible for the client.
Nov 2019
SeaSIDE House
We have completed our Gingerbread City house ready to be exhibited at somerset house.
SeaSIDE house is our interpretation of a beach house, resting on its SIDE to capture oblique sea views and with a generous rooftop terrace to allow gummy bears to chill out in a boiled sweet hottub.
Oct 2019Exhibtion: Gingerbread City 2019
We will be taking part in Gingerbready City 2019.
Aug 2019
New Projects:
We have been appointed to work on 2 new residential projects in East London. We are looking forwards to developing them with some lovely new clients.
July 2019
Oslo Architecure Triennale
[Y/N] Studio team member Maegan Icke along with jewellery designer Rachel Jones-Jones are contibuting their work entitled Tool/Toy to the Oslo Architecture Triennale. Oslo Architecture Triennale is the Nordic region’s biggest architecture festival, and one of the world’s prominent arenas for dissemination and discussion of architectural and urban challenges. They are looking to raise money to help with some of the costs of production. Please take a look below to see how you can help.
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︎Olso Architecture Triennale
July 2019Hull Waterfront to feature in Exhibition
Hull City Council are planning an exhibition of all entries submitted to the Hull Living with Water Competition. The exhibition will be held in Trinity Market, Market Hall, Trinity House Lane, Hull, HU1 1RS from the 8th – 17th July.
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July 2019
Patel Dey House Progress
The sloping timber clad external envelope of our Patel Dey House is nearly complete.
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June 2019
Value(s) Exhibition
Our new practice profile has been launched with accompanying exhibition of our recent work.
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May 2019
Timber Glass House featured in the Architects journal
Our Vernon Road Glass House was featured in the architects journal.
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May 2019
Value(s) Exhibition: Open Studio 1st June
We are hosting an exhibition in our studio. The Exhibition entitled value(s) looks at the last 2 years of our work and considers how establishing clear values for each project can add value and become a generator for innovative design.
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Feb 2019
Exhibition: [Y/N] Studio’s scheme longlisted for the Network Rail Bridge Competition
Our entry for the RIBA run network rail bridge competition was longlisted. The scheme will be featured in an exhibition at the RIBA in portland place from the 28th February 2019 until 3rd April.
︎ More Info
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Jan 2019
Patel Dey House starts on site.
Our Patel Dey House scheme has started on site. Expected completion date is May 2019.
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2019
Dec 2018Merry Christmas From [Y/N] Studio
Its been an exciting year, we have been developing our existing relationships and are looking to grow our network.
Dec 2018
Glass House Complete
The Glass House project in Birmingham has completed on site.
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︎Download Press Release
Dec 2018
Dec 2018
October 2018Glass House Starts on Site
Our Glass House Project has started on site and is well underway.
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October 2018
Acle Bridge Visitors Centre
Our Acle Bridge Visitors centre proposal is now online.
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October 2018St Martin’s Church, Brighton
Our submission for St Martin’s Church in Brighton looks to utilise the space for large scale art installations.
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September 2018Hidden Homeless
We proposed a skills exchnange centre to help tackle london’s hidden homeless crisis.
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August 2018Phedon House awarded planning
Our Phedon House sheme was awarded planning permission. The scheme which will be clad in weathered steel is dues to start on site next year.
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August 2018Stepped Nursey
As part of an invited competition for a large site in West London we proposed a nurwery and community centre. Our scheme included a nursey which is designed to angle views towards an existing mature tree.
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August 2018Competition, 2nd Prize
[Y/N] Studio were awarded 2nd prize in an invited competition for a large site in West London. Our scheme proposed a series of large stepped buildings which would provide large public terraces.
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July 2018Circle Square, Lanzarote
[Y/N] Studio entered a competition in Arrecife Lanzarote for a public space which creates natural shelter and enclosure from busy urban life.
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July 2018Bradbury Street Workspaces Awarded Planning Permission
We are delighted to announce that the bradbury street workspaces scheme was awarded planning permission. Work is due to start on-site in 2019.
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︎ Architects Journal article
︎ Building Design article
July 2018[Y/N] Studio featured in the architects journal
[Y/N] Studio were featured in the architects journal’s new practices section. Practice director Alex Smith describes what its like to set up a practice in the immediate aftermath of the Brexit Vote.
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May 2018Dolls House Update
We have posted some new images of the interior for our residential extension scheme in Alvechurch.
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March 2018Competition Win
We are delighted to announce that [Y/N] Studio have won a competition to design 4 luxury holiday homes in Greatstone, Kent. More to follow soon.
March 2018
Railway Tavern Submitted for planning
Planning has been submitted for the Railway Tavern Residential Scheme.
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February 2018
Pentagonal Tower
We have worked up a pentagonal tower concept for a developer client. The scheme makes 5 apartments per floor, all of which are dual aspect.
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January 20182018 is going to be an exciting year for us
This year we have a number of projects either starting on site or enterring into construction stages.
January 2018
We have launched our new website. Happy new year everyone!
Happy New Year
We have launched our new website. Happy new year everyone!
2018
October 2017
Bradbury Street Consultation
We are speaking and answering questions at a public consultation in the Vortex Jazz Bar on 27.10.17. Come and check out our ideas for the project.
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October 2017Planning Permission Granted
Our plans for Garratt Lane have been granted planning permission.
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2017
December 2016
LoopHouse
We have been approached to extend and refurbish an Edwardian house in Edgbaston, Birmingham. Once complete, it will allow its residents to circulate in a continuous loop.
November 2016Press
Alex Smith has been quoted in Mark Magazine describing the impact of timber structures.
November 2016Hoop HQ
[Y/N] Studio are helping tech company HOOP to inhabit their new offices in Farringdon, London.
︎ Hoop
October 2016
Patel/Dey House
[Y/N] Studio have been appointed to refurbish and extend a house in Walthamstow, London.
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2016
October 2016Garratt Lane
[Y/N] Studio are working with L&Q Housing Association to deliver 5 new homes in Wandsworth including one luxury 3 bed townhouse.
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May 2014Garden Studio
[Y/N] Studio have completed work to design a Garden Room in Cheltenham.
December 2012Pecha Kucha
[Y/N] Studio have been invited to speak at Google’s HQ as part of an upcoming Pecha Kucha Night.December
December 2012
Lidoline featured in Exhibition
The Lidoline is featured in the Greater London Authority (GLA) building as part of a recent exhibition for the Highline for London competition.
2012
September 2012
Lidoline Press
The Lidoline was featured on the ITN London News and was publicshed widely in the press.
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︎ Guardian Article
September 2012
"Disaster Ready Housing" to feature in new book
The new book questions the Utopian framework of architecture to explore design for real, emotional and social communities, inspired by the ideas of late architect and Royal College of Art tutor Gerrard O’Carroll. The book was been edited by Whitechapel Gallery Director Iwona Blazwick.