We work with clients, communities and constraints. We balance ambitious design with planning policy, creative ingenuity with buildability, and the latest technology with the realities of budget and programme. We challenge expectations of what is possible.
While disparate in nature, scale, form and material, our projects are all characterised by a combination of pragmatic problem solving and idealistic ingenuity. We call this approach Pragmatic Idealism.
Awards include a RIBA National Award, Civic Trust Award, Dezeen Awards shortlist, AJ Small Projects shortlist, AJ Retrofit shortlist and a BD Young Architect of the Year finalist nomination.
Our work has been widely published, featuring in The Guardian, Wallpaper, Fast Company, Dezeen, the RIBA Journal, the Architects Journal, Building Design, Detail, Arquine and Afasia.
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12/25
Seasons Greetings
2025 has been a blast We worked on some lovely projects with great clients and friends. We hope to see you all again in 2026.
12/25
Dulwich Estate Refurbishment
Design work has begun on the whole house renovation of a side century home in the Dulwich Estate. We look forward to developing this further in 2026.
11/25
Non Identical Twins
We recently obtained planning permission for two neighbouring properties. The properties are designed to be similar but retain their individual characteristics to suit each client.
10/25
Tile House
Our rooftop extension for a Victorian terraced house clad in recycled plastic tiles in Hackney is now complete. The ground floor works of Tile House which features dark coloured quarry tiles will start on-site in 2026.
10/25
Trellis House
[Y/N] Studio started on site with a house extension in Waltham Forest features timber cladding that acts as a trellis for climbing plants. The project is due to complete in 2026.
09/25
Open House Festival
Bradbury Works is part of Open House 2025. On Saturday 20th September [Y/N] Studio director Alex Smith will be giving two tours. Numbers are limited. Check out the listing here.
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09/25
Student Accommodation
We are developing a proposal for 250 student rooms in South London. The linear block is arranged to create the best conditions for each room. The form is modulated to suit the context and create five distinct roof terraces, each with it's own unique character.
08/25
Woodberry Works in the Press
Our project in Woodberry Down, Hackney, London has been featured in the Architects Journal.
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07/25
[Y/N] in the AJ
Our scheme in Sunbury on Thames, Surrey, has been featured in the Architects Journal.
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07/25
144 Staines Road East submitted to planning
We have recently submitted a planning application for three apartments and 327 square metre convenience store space near Kempton Park Racecourse in Sunbury on Thames, Surrey.
05/25
Woodberry Works Complete
Our Woodberry Works project in Woodberry Down for Hackney Co-operative Developments is now complete and will welcome tenants over the next few months. The project will provide new, flexible and affordable workspaces.
03/25
Oversite Development
We are continually developing our in-house communication capabilities. As part of this process we worked up some images of a scheme undertaken last year with featuring profiled metal mesh clad residences over an existing three storey brick building.
01/25
Work has commenced on Woodberry Works
Our Woodberry Works project has started on site and is well underway.