SHH

What SHH does

SHH (Spence Harris Hogan Limited, trading as SHH Architecture & Interiors) is a London-headquartered architecture and interior design practice founded in 1991 by Graham Harris (Managing Director), Neil Hogan (Creative Director), and David Spence (Chairman). The firm delivers an integrated end-to-end service spanning architecture (as a RIBA Chartered practice), interior design, FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment), CGI/3D visualization, planning, and strategic advisory, serving ultra-high-net-worth private clients, luxury property developers, and hospitality brands across residential, heritage/conservation, and commercial segments in the UK and internationally. Marquee enterprise engagements include The All England Lawn Tennis Club (Wimbledon, since 2014), Nobu Residences, KWG Group Holdings (Shanghai), DLF (India), Graduate Hotels, and Size Group, with the firm claiming that 97%+ of business comes from repeat clients and personal recommendations.

The practice differentiates on heritage and conservation expertise—documented 98% planning approval rate for heritage, listed, and landmark properties within Greater London—alongside in-house CGI production, 3D interactive modelling and VR design reviews, BIM-led coordination, and working fluency in BREEAM, LEED, and WELL building standards. A global partner network spans design studios in Washington D.C., New York, Den Haag, Sofia, Kyiv, Abu Dhabi, Baku, Beijing, and Brisbane, allowing international project delivery without operating direct overseas offices. A multilingual website (English, Arabic, Chinese, Russian) supports inbound from Middle East and Greater China UHNW segments.

Revenue is generated through bespoke, project-based professional services contracts quoted individually against scope and complexity, delivered by a 101–250 person organization (with a visible core of ~40–50) under a director-level leadership team covering Architecture, Interiors, Business Development, Finance, and Procurement. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales via direct engagement and referral, with awards cadence (SBID, International Design & Architecture Awards, LIV Hospitality, Mixology, Grands Prix Du Design) reinforcing brand visibility among global luxury buyers.

Name

SHH

Legal name

Spence Harris Hogan Limited

Website

https://shh.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SHH (Spence Harris Hogan) is a London-based RIBA Chartered architecture and interior design practice founded in 1991, delivering bespoke architecture, FF&E, CGI/VR visualization, and planning services for ultra-high-net-worth residential clients, luxury developers, and hospitality brands globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architecture & Interior Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Interior Design Services (541410)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospitality & Entertainment Venue Construction (IMAFACAC), Residential Interior Fit-Out (Multi-Family & High-End) (IMAFANAE)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Interior design services
• Luxury residential architecture
• Hospitality interior design
• Heritage property planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Hammersmith

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Design Services: Project-based professional services revenue from architecture, interior design, and FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) design services. Services include full project lifecycle from initial concept through to completion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SHH is a RIBA Chartered architecture and interior design practice that delivers fully integrated design services from initial strategic advice and planning approval through architecture, interior design, FF&E specification, and CGI visualisation. Projects span luxury private residences and estates, heritage and conservation properties, hotels and hospitality venues, and high-end commercial developments for premium developers and brands across multiple continents.

Product overview

SHH (Spence Harris Hogan) is a single unified architecture and interior design practice offering a comprehensive suite of services. The core offerings include Architecture Services (as a RIBA Chartered practice), Interior Design Services, FF&E Design (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment), CGI Production, Strategic Advice, and Planning Services. Projects are delivered across two main categories: Residential Projects (private residences, multiple residential, conservation & heritage) and Hospitality & Commercial Projects (hotels, food & beverage, workspaces, mixed-use). The firm operates from initial strategic advice through architecture and interior design to final FF&E specification and CGI production, providing end-to-end design services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture Services Full architectural design services delivered as a RIBA Chartered practice, including new build, restoration, refurbishment, and extension projects for residential, heritage, and commercial properties globally.
• Interior Design Services Comprehensive interior design services for luxury residences and hospitality venues, covering spatial planning, material selection, and aesthetic direction across the firm's unified residential and hospitality/commercial project categories.
• FF&E Design Bespoke Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) design including custom cabinetry, monogrammed bedlinen, and bespoke lighting, working with the world's finest suppliers, workshops, and artisans.
• CGI Production Computer-generated imagery (CGI) production for visualising architectural and interior design projects, used throughout the design process and for client presentations and award submissions.
• Strategic Advice Consulting service providing in-depth research and market analysis to explore possibilities and optimise opportunity and value for each project, typically delivered at the early stage of client engagements.
• Planning Services Planning approval services covering planning applications for heritage buildings, listed property conservation, and sensitive extensions to historic structures within Greater London, supported by a 98% heritage planning approval rate.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97%+ of business from repeat clients and personal recommendations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Strategic Partners Network (Global)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHH has developed a network of strategic partnerships with architecture and design studios around the globe enabling successful development and completion of projects for clients in different markets. Partners combine local expertise with a highly collaborative approach to meet the needs of each project.
• Washington D.C. PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with local architecture and design studio in Washington D.C. for project delivery in the US market.
• New York City PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with local architecture and design studio in New York City for project delivery in the US market.
• Den Haag PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with local architecture and design studio in Den Haag for project delivery in the Netherlands and surrounding regions.
• Sofia PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with local architecture and design studio in Sofia for project delivery in Eastern Europe.
• Kyiv PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with local architecture and design studio in Kyiv for project delivery in Ukraine and surrounding regions.
• Abu Dhabi PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with local architecture and design studio in Abu Dhabi for project delivery in the UAE market.
• Baku PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with local architecture and design studio in Baku for extensive project delivery in Azerbaijan, including hotels, commercial developments, and residential projects.
• Beijing PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with local architecture and design studio in Beijing for project delivery in China, supporting multiple projects including KWG Biovalley and KWG Headquarters.
• Brisbane PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with local architecture and design studio in Brisbane for project delivery in Australia.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Richmond International: UK-based luxury hospitality interior design practice with global project portfolio. Direct peer in the boutique luxury hospitality design segment with comparable service offerings and high-end hotel/residential clientele.
• Goddard Littlefair: London-based interior design studio specialising in luxury hotels, residential, and hospitality projects. Direct peer with overlapping client base and comparable boutique practice model serving premium hospitality brands.
• Yabu Pushelberg: Internationally recognised design firm specialising in luxury hospitality, residential, and retail interiors. Direct peer in the global luxury hospitality design space with comparable marquee clients (Four Seasons, Edition, etc.) and similar integrated design approach.
• David Collins Studio (A_LAB): London-based luxury architecture and interior design practice with similar clientele in UHNW residential and hospitality. Direct peer in the boutique London luxury design segment serving overlapping client profiles and project types.
• Kelly Hoppen Interiors: UK-based luxury interior design practice with strong UHNW residential and yacht/commercial portfolio. Direct peer in the boutique UK luxury interior design space with comparable celebrity/UHNW clientele and brand-led marketing.
• Champalimaud Design: New York/London-based luxury interior design practice focused on high-end hotels, residences, and restaurants. Direct peer in luxury hospitality and residential interior design with comparable UHNW clientele.
• Pierre-Yves Rochon (PYR): Paris-based luxury interior architecture firm specialising in palace hotels, fine dining, and UHNW residential projects. Direct peer in ultra-luxury hospitality and residential design with comparable premium positioning and global project delivery.
• Martin Brudnizki Design Studio: London-founded luxury interior design and architecture studio with strong reputation in high-end residential, hotels, restaurants and members' clubs. Directly comparable in scale, segment, and London-based premium positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Foster + Partners: Global architecture and integrated design practice of much larger scale, working across commercial, cultural, residential, and hospitality projects. Broad incumbent in architecture/design with overlapping luxury and heritage project categories but vastly broader scope and scale.
• Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA): Global leader in hospitality interior design with significantly larger scale and broader portfolio spanning luxury, upscale, and select-service hotels. Broader incumbent in the same space with overlapping luxury hospitality clients but a much wider service spectrum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/shhlondon
• Xx.com/SHHArchitects
• Facebookfacebook.com/SHHArchitects
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shhdesign

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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