Studio S Architects

What Studio S Architects does

Studio S Architects is a privately held, founder-led architectural practice registered in England as Studio S Architects Ltd and operating from Reigate, Surrey. Founded by André Sutherland, who built his career at Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands and Fletcher Priest, the firm serves three customer constituencies: developers and investors (full architectural services for residential and commercial schemes including off-site timber frame construction); individual homeowners (the "One Stop Shop" design-and-build service for extensions, loft conversions and new houses in London, Surrey and Kent, delivered in partnership with contractor Glenn Miller Builders Ltd and structural/planning consultants); and health-and-wellbeing clients (the SSA Geomancy service offering geomancy architecture, contemporary Feng Shui, EMF and 5G remediation, kinesiology assessment).

Technical capabilities centre on 3D computer modelling for client communication and planning presentations, off-site prefabricated timber frame construction for low-energy housing, and the integration of geomancy and Feng Shui principles into site assessment and layout design. Notable portfolio outputs include a 13-storey, 46-unit mixed-use tower in South London, a 54-flat social housing scheme in off-site timber frame with green roofs and on-site renewable generation, a 9-house luxury development in Battersea (£1.5m–£2.5m per unit), multiple conservation-area hotel extensions and masterplans, and a private equity-backed Birmingham masterplan for 55 houses and flats.

The business model is a professional services fee model billed project-by-project, with a consultative, referral- and repeat-driven go-to-market; pricing is not publicly disclosed and quotes are produced case-by-case. Distribution is entirely direct, with no third-party resellers or digital self-serve channels, and channels are limited to the firm website, the founder's LinkedIn profile, and a Facebook/Instagram presence. Ownership is concentrated in the founder with no external investment, parent company or subsidiary relationships identified; the UK Companies registry entity is Studio S Architects Ltd.

Name

Studio S Architects

Legal name

Studio S Architects Ltd

Website

https://studiosarchitects.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Studio S Architects is a founder-led UK architectural practice in Surrey delivering residential, commercial, hotel and mixed-use projects for developers, housing associations, local authorities and private equity investors, plus a One Stop Shop design-and-build service for homeowners and an SSA Geomancy specialty covering Feng Shui, EMF and 5G remediation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Architectural Services (541310), Interior Design Services (54141), Interior Design Services (541410), Residential Building Construction (2361)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB), Architectural Reconfiguration & Structural Alterations (HSAPAEAB), ADU Design, Architecture & Engineering (HSAPAMAF), Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE), Residential Landscape Design (HSAIABAA)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Residential architecture
• Sustainable building design
• Geomancy architecture
• Design and build

Headquarters

HQ city

Reigate

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Full architectural services from concept to completion for developers, private clients, and local authorities, including planning applications, detailed design, and contract administration. Revenue is generated through professional service fees on a project-by-project basis.
2. One Stop Shop Design & Build: Complete design and build service for home extensions, loft conversions, and new private houses. Covers the full process from design through construction, managed by the Studio S team. Revenue generated as a integrated service package.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Studio S Architects delivers full architectural services from concept to completion for developers, private clients, and local authorities, covering planning applications, detailed design, and contract administration. Its offering is structured around three lines: Architecture for Developers (sustainable, residential, commercial, off-site construction, and rural/urban projects), the One Stop Shop (integrated design and build for individual homeowners including extensions, loft conversions, and new houses), and SSA Geomancy (geomancy architecture, contemporary Feng Shui, EMF/5G remediation, and geopathic stress mitigation for health and wellbeing).

Product overview

Studio S Architects is an architecture firm offering three core service areas: Architecture for Developers (full architectural services for residential and commercial projects including sustainable buildings and off-site construction), the One Stop Shop (complete design and build service for homeowners covering extensions, loft conversions, and new house construction), and SSA Geomancy (specialist Feng Shui, EMF removal, and geomancy architecture services). The portfolio includes residential developments (luxury houses, apartments, social housing), commercial projects (offices, hotels, retail), and specialized projects (music venues, thermal spas, geomancy-based designs). The firm serves developers, private clients, housing associations, hoteliers, local authorities, and homeowners across London, Surrey, Kent, and Suffolk.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture for Developers Full architectural services from concept to completion for developers including private residential schemes, commercial developments, sustainable buildings, off-site timber frame construction, and rural and urban projects. Includes planning applications, detailed design, and contract administration, with tailored personal service on selected projects.
• One Stop Shop (Design and Build) Complete design and build service for individual homeowners covering the entire process from design through construction for loft conversions, house extensions, refurbishments, and new house builds in London, Surrey and Kent. Delivered as an integrated package managed by the Studio S team to provide peace of mind.
• SSA Geomancy, Feng Shui and EMF/5G Protection Specialist services integrating geomancy architecture, contemporary Feng Shui layout design, EMF removal, and 5G protection into building fabric to create healthy and productive environments. Offered for individual homes, businesses, and integrated into broader architectural projects to improve wellbeing and productivity.

Quantifiable outcome

• All houses and flats at Limewood Mews sold within 2 hours on opening day
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Glenn Miller Builders LtdcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContractor partner for the One Stop Shop design and build service. Glenn Miller and his team of skilled tradespeople deliver high-quality house extensions, loft conversions, refurbishments, and new extensions throughout London, Kent and Surrey.
• BW Consulting (Structural Engineering)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStructural engineering consultancy providing pragmatic, robust, and economical solutions for extensions, whole houses, and larger developments, integrated with Studio S Architects' design.
• Collins & Coward (Planning Consultancy)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPlanning consultancy led by Ian Coward, providing expertise on challenging and innovative projects in sensitive urban settings and rural locations.
• Pomona DécorminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDecoration and bespoke artistic finish services for homes and feature walls, providing final finishing touches for Studio S Architects' projects.
• GM SurveysminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMeasured survey firm with experience in residential and commercial developments, providing accurate surveys essential for working with existing buildings.
• Merton Council Architecture and Urban Design Review PanelminorOthersAndré Sutherland serves on Merton and Wimbledon design review panels, providing architectural consultation and gaining unique insight into the planning process.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Make Architects: UK-headquartered international practice with comparable mixed-use, residential, and hotel portfolio. Larger scale but directly overlapping in London residential and commercial architecture.
• Grimshaw Architects: Internationally active UK architectural practice with strong credentials in sustainable design, transport, and masterplanning. Comparable on sustainability/ESG positioning and mixed-use project complexity.
• Adjaye Associates: Internationally active architectural practice with significant UK residential and cultural projects. Comparable on the high-quality residential sector, though operating at much larger scale and with stronger global brand recognition.
• Allies and Morrison: Established London architectural practice with a broader portfolio spanning residential, commercial, cultural, and masterplanning projects. Comparable in operating geography (London/South East) and sector focus, though larger in scale.
• Foster + Partners: Global architectural heavyweight with significant UK commercial, residential, and sustainability work. Broad incumbent operating in the same London market, with overlapping capabilities in sustainable design and complex site development.

Direct peers

• dMFK Architects: Mid-sized UK architectural practice focused on residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects in London and the South East. Comparable in scale, geography, and developer-focused service offering.
• Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands: UK architectural practice where founder André Sutherland previously worked. Comparable as a London-focused practice active in residential, commercial, and masterplanning projects with similar scale and client base.
• Proctor & Matthews Architects: UK practice with comparable residential-led portfolio, including housing association and developer projects, and a similar emphasis on sustainable design and masterplanning.
• Fletcher Priest: Internationally renowned UK architectural practice where founder André Sutherland previously worked. Directly comparable as a London-headquartered, mid-sized practice working across commercial, residential, and mixed-use sectors with a focus on design quality and urban contexts.
• Heatherwick Studio: London-based design studio known for distinctive, design-led architecture and wellbeing-focused public projects. Comparable as a boutique UK practice competing on differentiation rather than scale, with a similar emphasis on experiential and human-centred design.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCQSR-MnmWZOEAa6b5q1yE5A
• Facebookfacebook.com/SSAquestions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/andresutherland
• InstagramInstagram.com/ssarchitects
• Xx.com/SSArchitects1

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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