What West Architecture does

West Architecture is a London-based architecture practice founded in 2006 and headquartered in Hackney, north London. The firm operates as a small professional services studio (1-10 employees) led by founder Graham West, with a named design team including Hana Ichikawa, Hidetaka Morinaga, Jack Lewandowski, and Charlie Tomlinson. It delivers architectural design services across four typologies: residential refurbishments and extensions, commercial retail and hospitality fit-outs, heritage and listed building adaptations, and public/civic projects. The practice has built a recognised niche in adapting and repurposing historic structures, navigating listed building consents, and specifying high-craft materials such as monolithic limestone, bronze, walnut, Douglas fir, and Cipollino marble.

The firm's service offering is unified rather than modular, encompassing concept design, statutory approvals (planning, listed building consent), technical detailing, contractor coordination, and project photography. Core capabilities are human-led design judgement and deep institutional knowledge of London's heritage planning regime, supported by long-standing relationships with heritage agencies such as Donald Insall Associates and Historic England. Revenue is generated entirely through direct, bespoke project commissions with no subscription, productised, or self-serve component. Pricing is per-engagement and not publicly disclosed. The firm has no proprietary technology platform, no AI/ML capabilities, and no funding rounds.

Customer segments span private high-net-worth residential clients, premium fashion and lifestyle brands (Aimé Leon Dore, Dover Street Market, Comme des Garçons, Mooi, Machine A), hospitality operators (Barworks group entities including Supernova, Patty & Bun, Voodoo Ray's, The Well & Bucket), beverages (Camden Town Brewery, East London Liquor Company), design services (therefore), manufacturing (Collier Webb), and public/institutional bodies (The Civic Brixton). Notable repeat clients include Barworks, for whom West Architecture acts as executive architect across multiple project cycles, and Aimé Leon Dore. Marketing is earned-media driven via architecture publications (Architects' Journal, Dezeen, Wallpaper*, Domus, Divisare), industry awards (Wood Awards, AJ Small Projects, NLA Don't Move Improve, ArchDaily, Camden Design Awards), book features, and an active Instagram presence.

Name

West Architecture

Legal name

West Architecture

Website

https://westarchitecture.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

West Architecture is a London-based architecture practice founded in 2006, delivering bespoke residential, commercial, heritage, and public-sector design services. It specialises in listed building adaptation and high-craft material specification for private clients, fashion brands, hospitality operators, and public bodies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (54141), Residential Remodelers (236118)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Architectural Reconfiguration & Structural Alterations (HSAPAEAB), Luxury Whole-Home Renovation (High-End Finishes & Custom Build) (HSAPAEAI), Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE), Residential Interior Fit-Out (Multi-Family & High-End) (IMAFANAE)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Heritage building restoration
• Residential refurbishment
• Commercial fit-out design
• Listed building consent

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Design Services: West Architecture generates revenue through direct client commissions for architectural design services, encompassing residential refurbishments, commercial fit-outs, heritage projects, and public sector works. Revenue is project-based, negotiated per engagement, with no subscription or recurring component. The firm acts as executive architect for long-term clients such as Barworks across multiple project cycles.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

West Architecture is a London-based architecture practice delivering bespoke architectural design services across residential (refurbishment, extension, new build), commercial (retail, restaurant, office, and showroom fit-outs), heritage (listed building restoration and adaptation), and public/civic projects. The firm provides turnkey design from conception and statutory approvals through to technical detailing, contractor coordination, and completion photography, with particular expertise in navigating listed building consents and specifying high-craft, contextually appropriate materials.

Product overview

West Architecture is an architecture practice based in Hackney, north London, offering a unified portfolio of architectural design services rather than a platform-plus-modules structure. Their core offering encompasses residential (refurbishment, extension, and new build for houses), commercial (retail, restaurant, office, and showroom design), heritage (restoration and adaptation of listed buildings), and public/civic projects. Projects range from small-scale residential interventions like Phase II (Islington) to large-scale commercial fit-outs like the Aimé Leon Dore London Flagship. The practice is known for logical, rational design that uncovers beauty through elegant problem solving, with deep experience in adapting historic structures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture Services Bespoke architectural design services covering residential, commercial, heritage, and public projects, including statutory approvals (planning, listed building consent), technical detailing, contractor coordination, and photography. The firm specialises in adapting and repurposing historic structures while balancing artistry and technical ability.
• Residential Projects Complete refurbishment, re-ordering, and extension services for houses including Victorian townhouses, Grade II listed properties, and contemporary homes. Notable projects include Bloomsbury House and Mews, House of Layers, Phase II, Kensington House, and W1 House.
• Commercial Projects Retail, restaurant, bar, office, and showroom design services for premium fashion, hospitality, and lifestyle brands. Notable projects include the Aimé Leon Dore London Flagship, Supernova Mayfair restaurant, Collier Webb Showroom, Keltan House/Mare Street Market, and Dover Street Market installation.
• Heritage Projects Specialised restoration and extension of listed buildings including Georgian houses, Victorian cottages, and Grade II listed structures. Services include planning applications, listed building consents, and heritage consultancy coordination. Notable projects include Bloomsbury House and Mews, House of Layers, The Well and Bucket, and Fitzrovia House.
• Public Projects Urban design, civic infrastructure, and public space projects including The Civic Brixton, Stratford Kiosks, New Islington Footbridge, Poplar Play Centre, and Peabody Housing competition entry.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bloomsbury House and Mews nominated for ArchDaily Building of the Year award 2023
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Sarita PosadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSarita Posada is a New York-based designer who has collaborated with West Architecture on multiple flagship commercial projects including the Aimé Leon Dore London Flagship and the Supernova restaurant in Mayfair. The collaboration involves joint design development and delivery of high-specification retail and hospitality interiors. Both projects are featured in major design publications including Vogue, Dezeen, Highsnobiety, and Wallpaper*.
• BarworkscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWest Architecture has acted as executive architect for Barworks in the rapid development of restaurants and bars across central London. The firm provides technical back-up for delivery, obtains statutory approvals, and advises on sites from the outset. The long-standing relationship has resulted in multiple project cycles including venues such as Mare Street Market, Voodoo Ray's, Patty & Bun, and The Well & Bucket.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Peers

• AHMM (Allford Hall Monaghan Morris):

Direct peers

• Jamie Fobert Architects: Small London-based boutique architecture practice recognised for heritage-sensitive residential and cultural projects. Comparable scale (similar small team), similar craft-led aesthetic, and similar client mix of high-net-worth individuals and cultural institutions.
• Caruso St John: London-based architectural practice with deep expertise in heritage, listed-building adaptation, and culturally significant projects. Comparable heritage specialism, comparable award profile (Stirling Prize winner), and comparable typological mix spanning residential, retail, and public.
• Emil Eve Architects: East London boutique architecture practice focused on high-quality residential and commercial work with a strong editorial profile. Similar small-team boutique model, similar craft-led approach, and similar London-centric geography.
• Coffey Architects: London-based architecture practice known for residential, commercial, and cultural projects with award recognition. Comparable typological spread (residential, retail, hospitality) and comparable focus on premium materials and detailing.
• Proctor & Shaw: East London boutique practice delivering high-end residential extensions and commercial fit-outs. Comparable scale, similar London geography, and similar focus on craft-led, contextually responsive design.

Broad incumbents

• David Chipperfield Architects: Internationally established London practice with extensive heritage and listed-building portfolio (Neues Museum, Royal Academy). Operates at much larger scale but overlaps directly on heritage adaptation, conservation-area work, and high-end cultural/residential commissions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/westarchitecture
• Xx.com/westarchitect

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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