Hollaway Studio

What Hollaway Studio does

Hollaway Studio is a privately held UK architectural and interior design practice founded in 2010 by Guy Hollaway as Guy Hollaway Architects, rebranded under its current name in February 2020. Operating from offices in Folkestone/Hythe (Kent) and London, the firm delivers full-service architectural design — including concept design, planning applications, interior design, and project delivery — across residential, hospitality, education, leisure, regeneration, and cultural sectors. Its distinguishing technical capabilities are specialist planning expertise (notably Paragraph 79/80 countryside consents, including the first Paragraph 80 permission in Medway district) and a track record of technically novel construction (the world's first multi-storey skatepark F51; a 600mm-thick concrete radiation chamber for the Process Gallery).

The firm's revenue model is professional services: project-based commissions, fees negotiated individually per project, with work won through direct client relationships, competitive tenders (especially in public sector and developer-led regeneration), and repeat engagements. The commercial book is dominated by multi-year relationships with development partners — Quinn Estates, Medway Development Company, Stanhope PLC, U+I, and TCDICo — and a diversified set of enterprise clients including Brompton (manufacturing), Benenden School (education), Chapel Down (hospitality/visitor attractions), Hythe Imperial Hotel, Twickenham Studios, and MHA London (residential/hotel). The portfolio is regionally concentrated in Kent, London, and the wider South East of England, with emerging extension into West Sussex (Foxbridge). The practice is privately held, founder-controlled, has no disclosed investors, no funding rounds, and no acquisitions or subsidiaries. Headcount is not disclosed but is implied to be in the 15–40 range based on named associates, project architects, and active hiring for technical architects.

Name

Hollaway Studio

Legal name

Hollaway Studio

Website

https://hollawaystudio.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hollaway Studio is a privately held UK architectural and interior design practice founded in 2010, delivering full-service design across residential, hospitality, education, leisure, and regeneration sectors from offices in Kent and London, with specialist expertise in Paragraph 79/80 countryside planning consents and award-winning landmark projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

West Hythe

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Architectural Services: Full-service architectural practice providing design, planning, and project delivery services for residential, commercial, educational, hospitality, leisure, and public sector projects. Revenue is project-based, typically commissioned through direct engagement, competitive tenders, and repeat client relationships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hollaway Studio is an architectural and interior design practice delivering full-service design, planning, and project delivery for residential, commercial, hospitality, educational, leisure, and public sector buildings. The practice specializes in heritage restoration, contemporary extensions, multi-storey constructions, sustainable design, and securing complex planning consents (including Paragraph 79 rural permissions). Services span concept design, planning application, heritage consultation, interior design, and project oversight.

Product overview

Hollaway Studio is an architectural and interior design practice offering a unified suite of design services rather than a modular software product. Their core offerings encompass architectural design services spanning residential, commercial, hospitality, educational, leisure, and cultural building typologies, supported by dedicated interior design services and planning/consultation capabilities. The practice has delivered notable projects including F51 (multi-storey skatepark), Curious Brewery, Elwick Place cinema complex, Process Gallery for Nick Veasey, and various hotels, schools, and residential developments across Kent and the South East of England.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services
• Interior Design Services
• Planning and Consultation Services

Quantifiable outcome

• First Paragraph 80 permission in Medway district (Upnor)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Chapel DownflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing relationship with England's leading winemaker. Hollaway Studio has designed multiple visitor attractions including Curious Brewery in Ashford (described as 'modern cathedral of brewing'), Gin Works in King's Cross London, and Wine Sanctuary in Tenterden. These projects have created destination experiences that showcase Chapel Down's brand and products.
• Quinn EstatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner on multiple major projects including Newtown Works film studio development (£250m, 2000+ jobs), Manor Barn rural residence, Angley Stud equestrian facility, and various Paragraph 79 rural homes. Long-term collaborative relationship spanning multiple projects.
• U+I (Unilever + Insight) U&IcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLondon-based regeneration specialists working on Kent Wool Growers site (251 apartments, Grade II* listed Whist House restoration) and Curious Brewery development in Ashford. Collaborative partnership on major regeneration schemes.
• Stanhope PLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for Elwick Place - major leisure complex in Ashford including Picturehouse cinema, Travelodge hotel, and restaurants. One of Ashford's Big 8 regeneration projects.
• Alex ChinneckminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal artist commissioned for public art installations at Kent Wool Growers site including a looping pedestrian footbridge. Previously created 'The Zip Building' at the same site. Art installations integrated into regeneration schemes.
• Nick VeaseyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternationally acclaimed X-ray artist for whom Hollaway designed Process Gallery - purpose-built gallery and studio near Lenham, Kent. The award-winning project created an inquisitive piece of architecture showcasing the artist's unique process.
• TCDICo. (The Creative District Improvement Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for Twickenham Studios refurbishment and expansion - London's oldest film studio with Oscar-winning production history. Partnership to reimagine and expand the historic facility.
• Warner CoxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClient for The Fisheries co-working space and residential development in Hackney. Award-winning project combining 400-member workspace with residential flats, People's Choice Award winner.
• MHA LondonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClient for Fisherman's Dock Poole development - 228 apartments, 120-bedroom hotel, and quayside regeneration on prominent waterfront site.
• Medway Development CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany created by Medway Council to deliver 28,400 new homes by 2035. Hollaway working on Chatham Waterfront mixed-use scheme and Whiffens Avenue residential project.
• Chatham Maritime TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrust managing historic dock basin. Hollaway designed Water Sports Centre and Estate Office for Basin 1 and 2 locations. Competition-winning designs restoring maritime heritage.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Proctor & Matthews: London-based mid-sized practice focused on residential, education, and masterplanning projects with multiple award wins. Comparable in scale, typology mix, and emphasis on high-quality design-driven outcomes.
• Morris + Company: London-based design-led practice with projects across housing, education, cultural, and workplace sectors. Similar scale and typology mix with shared emphasis on craft and contextual design.
• DRMM: Mid-sized London practice with Stirling Prize wins, working across residential, cultural, and education typologies. Comparable in scale, design reputation, and award-led positioning.
• Mikhail Riches: Stirling Prize-winning UK practice working across housing, residential, and education with sustainability focus. Directly comparable in scale, award trajectory, and emphasis on contextually responsive design.
• Coffey Architects: Mid-sized UK practice with strong residential, heritage, and education portfolio and RIBA award wins. Directly comparable in scale and typology mix with similar regional London footprint.
• Heatherwick Studio: London-based design studio renowned for innovative cultural, hospitality, and public realm projects. Comparable in design-led philosophy, world-first innovation emphasis, and award trajectory, though typically larger in scale.
• Tonkin Liu: Award-winning London practice with comparable scale specialising in cultural, residential, and landscape-integrated architecture. Strong Stirling Prize shortlist history mirrors Hollaway's RIBA trajectory.
• Featherstone Young: Award-winning smaller UK practice focused on housing, heritage, and community-led projects. Comparable in scale and emphasis on contextual, planning-sensitive design.
• Haworth Tompkins: Award-winning UK architectural practice of comparable scale with strong reputation across theatre, cultural, residential, and hospitality sectors. Closely comparable in terms of project size, design-led approach, and UK regional presence.

Broad incumbents

• Allies and Morrison: Established London architecture practice with a much larger portfolio spanning masterplanning, residential, cultural, and education. Operates in overlapping sectors but at materially greater scale and headcount than Hollaway.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hollawaystudio

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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