Hoban Design

What Hoban Design does

Hoban Design is an architectural and interior design practice based in Wimbledon Village, London, operating under the legal entity Hoban Design Ltd. Founded in 2014, the firm delivers integrated design services from concept through construction handover for high-net-worth private residential clients and, more recently, housing associations and registered providers across London, Surrey, the Home Counties, and wider UK. Its core services span architectural design (bespoke new builds, period refurbishments, extensions, basements, and heritage restoration), interior design (space planning, bespoke cabinetry, lighting, FF&E procurement), planning application navigation, building regulations compliance, and project management through construction. A dedicated housing development consultancy unit serves registered providers with feasibility, planning, rooftop development, and block extension services.

The firm operates with approximately 12 professionals including two co-founder Directors (Gary Hoban, Chris Chapman), Senior Architects, a Head of Interior Design, Part 2 Architects, and support staff. Its technology stack centres on 3D visualisation software, design software, and site analysis tools used to produce sketches, drawings, and concept presentations. The practice differentiates through coordinated multi-discipline design integration covering structural, mechanical, electrical, interior, lighting, smart home, and energy efficiency systems. Talent pedigree is notable: architects previously at Hopkins Architects, Zaha Hadid Architects, Marks Barfield Architects, Conran + Partners, StaffanTollgard Design Group, TFF Architects, and Tyler Mandic.

Revenue is generated through project-based professional services fees, billed on a quote-per-project basis with multi-year engagement cadences. FF&E procurement provides a supplementary revenue stream on completed schemes. The firm offers free initial design sessions at client properties and does not publish standard pricing. Distribution is entirely direct: project portfolio website, social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram), client referrals, and direct enquiry. The firm has no external funding, no M&A activity, no subsidiaries, and no public listing; it is registered as a private limited company in England and Wales.

Name

Hoban Design

Legal name

Hoban Design Ltd

Website

https://hobandesign.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hoban Design is a Wimbledon, London-based architectural and interior design practice serving high-net-worth residential clients and housing associations across the UK. Its ~12-person team delivers integrated multi-discipline design from concept through construction handover, with particular expertise in luxury new builds, period refurbishments, and conservation area planning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Interior Design Services (541410), Landscape Architectural Services (54132)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Residential Landscape Design (HSAIABAA)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Interior design services
• Luxury residential architecture
• Heritage building restoration
• Housing development consultancy

Headquarters

HQ city

Wimbledon

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Full architectural design services from concept through construction handover, covering planning applications, building regulations compliance, and construction administration. Revenue is project-based, earned through a combination of design fees, planning application services, and construction stage services.
2. Interior Design Services: Comprehensive interior design services including space planning, bespoke cabinetry, furniture design and procurement, lighting design, colour and materials selection, accessories, and architectural elements. Often offered as an integrated package with architectural services.
3. FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment): Procurement and installation of furniture, fixtures and equipment as part of interior design services, adding an additional revenue stream on completed architectural and interior design projects.
4. Housing Development Consultancy: Feasibility studies, planning applications, design and development consultancy services for housing providers including registered providers, housing associations, and social housing organisations. Services include rooftop development, block extensions, and resident consultations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hoban Design is an architectural and interior design practice providing comprehensive design solutions for luxury residential properties across London, Surrey, Home Counties, and the wider UK. The firm delivers integrated architectural design, interior design, FF&E procurement, landscape design, and project management from concept through construction handover. It also provides specialised housing development consultancy for registered providers and housing associations, including rooftop developments, extensions, feasibility studies, and planning applications.

Product overview

Hoban Design is an architectural and interior design practice offering comprehensive design services for residential properties. The company operates as a service-based practice rather than a software product company. Its core offerings include Architectural Design Services and Interior Design Services, supported by staged service modules: Concept Design, Planning Stage Services, Detailing and Tendering, and Construction Stage Services. The company also offers specialized Housing Services for housing providers (including rooftop developments and housing stock improvement) and supplementary Landscape Design and Project Management Services. All services are delivered from concept through handover, with particular expertise in luxury residential projects, period property refurbishments, and heritage buildings in the Wimbledon, London, Surrey, and South East England regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services Comprehensive architectural design for luxury residential projects including bespoke new-build homes (traditional and contemporary), period property refurbishments, alterations, extensions, basements, and sensitive restoration of heritage buildings. Services span from concept design through construction and handover, with expertise in Conservation Areas and Listed Buildings.
• Interior Design Services Full-service interior design covering space planning, colour and materials selection, bespoke cabinetry, lighting design, furniture design and procurement, accessories, and architectural elements. Includes 3D visualisations to present design concepts to clients.
• Housing Development Consultancy Specialised design and development consultancy for housing providers, registered providers, housing associations, and social housing organisations. Services include rooftop developments, extensions to existing blocks, resident consultations, feasibility studies, development modelling, and planning for affordable housing projects.
• Landscape Design Garden and landscape design services including mature planting, paving, water features, and themed garden spaces, integrated as part of comprehensive residential project delivery.
• Project Management Services Comprehensive project management facilitating the seamless construction process, including contractor coordination, timeline and budget management, and quality control throughout design and construction phases.

Quantifiable outcome

• The International Design & Architecture Award 2023 for the Wilderness, Wimbledon project
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Mokka DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoban Design collaborated with Mokka Design on the Manor House - Surrey project, where Mokka Design provided refined interior design services complementing Hoban Design's architectural delivery. This is a creative co-development partnership on specific residential projects.
• Nicola Harding & Co.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoban Design is working closely with Nicola Harding & Co. on the Wimbledon Village V project to deliver a carefully considered architectural and interior response for a Grade II Listed house in a conservation area.
• Top Names and Suppliers in London (and beyond)minorOthersHoban Design works with top names and suppliers in London and beyond to achieve incredible value and quality on every project. Suppliers include specialists for bespoke joinery, lighting, kitchens, bathrooms, and specialised AV installations. The firm also accesses a network of industry consultants, suppliers, and contractors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Michaelis Boyd Associates: London-based architecture and interior design practice working across luxury residential, hospitality, and boutique commercial projects. Comparable in delivering integrated architecture + interior design for high-end private clients in London and the South East.
• Taylor Howes: Established London interior design practice specialising in luxury residential, super-prime developments, and high-end hospitality. Comparable in delivering integrated interior design and FF&E for the same HNW clientele in London.
• Kelly Hoppen Interiors: Internationally recognised London-based luxury interior design firm serving private residential, hospitality, and superyacht clients. A more established but comparable brand competing in the same premium-residential interior design segment.
• Staffan Tollgard Design Group: London-based luxury interior design and architecture practice serving high-net-worth residential clients in prime central London. Head of Interior Design Eleanor Farmer previously worked here as a Senior Designer, and it competes directly with Hoban Design for the same luxury residential briefs.
• Helen Green Design: London-based luxury interior design practice serving high-net-worth private clients on prime residential projects. Comparable boutique scale, luxury positioning, and integrated interior design + FF&E service model.
• Conran + Partners: London architecture and design firm covering luxury residential, hospitality, and masterplanning projects. Eleanor Farmer previously worked here as a Senior Designer; the firm competes with Hoban Design for premium residential and mixed-use briefs.
• TFF Architects: Boutique London architectural practice specialising in luxury residential projects for private clients and prestigious estates. Co-founder Gary Hoban worked at TFF Architects managing design teams for Grosvenor Estate conversions, and the firm competes directly with Hoban Design in the same prime-residential segment.
• Run For The Hills: London-based creative studio specialising in luxury residential architecture, interior design, and FF&E for high-net-worth clients. Comparable boutique scale, integrated architecture + interiors offering, and similar prime-London client base.

Broad incumbents

• Foster + Partners: Global architecture firm with a residential and mixed-use practice serving ultra-high-net-worth clients and developers. Overlaps with Hoban Design on luxury residential briefs in London and internationally, but operates at vastly greater scale.
• Squire and Partners: Large London architectural practice with a long-standing luxury residential portfolio alongside commercial, mixed-use, and masterplanning work. Serves overlapping HNW and estate clients as Hoban Design, but at materially greater scale and breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/hobandesign
• Facebookfacebook.com/hobandesign
• Instagraminstagram.com/hobandesign
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hoban-design

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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