What Works architecture does

Works Architecture Limited is a London-based Royal Institute of British Architects Chartered architectural practice founded in 2004 and led by four directors: Stephen Quinn, Jeremy Southgate, Elise Ovanessoff, and Dana Haqjoo. Operating with a 1-10 employee footprint, the firm delivers full-service architectural and interior design work including buildings, interiors, exhibitions, furniture, landscape, graphics, and craft elements, with project construction costs ranging from approximately £150,000 to £5,000,000. Its core differentiator is the in-house craft capability, producing bespoke light fittings, furniture, and decorative elements, and its senior talent base of RIBA Chartered Architects each with ~25 years of experience.

The firm's revenue model is professional-services fees on bespoke projects, primarily serving private residential clients (high-net-worth individuals, listed building refurbishments, new-builds, extensions) with secondary work in boutique retail, hospitality conversions, and exhibition design. It works directly with private clients and through its sister company Works Property, a development entity that creates a property portfolio in central London using the practice's design expertise, providing a captive demand channel. Geographic reach is domestic UK, anchored in London with selected projects in Northern Ireland and South Yorkshire.

Marketing and customer acquisition rely on a portfolio website, the Instagram channel @works.architecture, and earned media — most notably the 2016 Grand Designs feature on the Kensington Picture House cinema conversion. The firm holds RIBA Chartered Practice status and operates from 16 Upper Montagu Street, London, W1H 2AN. Ownership is fully director-controlled with no venture or private equity backing disclosed in the input.

Name

Works architecture

Legal name

Works Architecture Limited

Website

https://worksarchitecture.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Works Architecture Limited is a London-based RIBA Chartered architectural practice serving high-net-worth private clients with full-service bespoke design spanning buildings, interiors, furniture, landscape, graphics and craft for projects from £150,000 to £5,000,000.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (541410), Interior Design Services (54141), Residential Building Construction (23611), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB), Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE), Hospitality & Entertainment Venue Construction (IMAFACAC)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Interior design
• Residential architecture
• Bespoke furniture design
• Commercial architecture

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Services: Revenue generated through architectural design fees for private residential and commercial projects. Services include architecture, interior design, exhibition design, furniture design, landscape design, graphics, and craft works. Project values range from approximately £150,000 to £5,000,000.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Works Architecture is a London-based RIBA Chartered Practice offering full-service architectural design covering buildings, interiors, exhibitions, furniture, landscape, graphics, and craft works for private residential and commercial clients. Projects span construction costs from £150,000 to £5,000,000 and include bespoke residential commissions, listed building refurbishments, new-build houses, commercial conversions, and retail showrooms. The practice differentiates itself through in-house craft capabilities for custom light fittings, furniture, and decorative elements.

Product overview

Works Architecture is a London-based Royal Institute of British Architects Chartered Practice offering comprehensive architectural design services across buildings, interiors, exhibitions, furniture, landscape, graphics, and craft. The practice is led by four directors and provides end-to-end services from architecture through interior design to custom craft elements. Project portfolio includes residential conversions, extensions, refurbishments and new-builds ranging from £150,000 to £5,000,000. Services are delivered through individual project engagements covering residential properties (Marylebone Maisonette, House in Marylebone, Dulwich, Manchester Street, Gloucester Place, County Down, Clonevin, Marylebone House), commercial conversions (Kensington Picture House, House of Kipp), retail spaces (Mallon & Taub, Cox & Power), and the sister company Works Property handles development services. The practice differentiates itself through in-house craft capabilities, creating custom light fittings and decorative elements for projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services Full-service architectural design spanning buildings, interiors, exhibitions, furniture, landscape, and graphics for private residential and commercial clients. Projects range from £150,000 to £5,000,000 in construction cost.
• Interior Design Services Comprehensive interior design for residential and commercial projects, including refurbishments, extensions, and new-builds, covering furniture, fittings, and decorative elements.
• Craft and Bespoke Furniture Design In-house craft making of decorative elements, light fittings, and custom furniture for projects, distinguishing the practice from standard architectural firms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects range from £150,000 to £5,000,000 construction cost

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

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Cox & Power (Jewellers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing design relationship with preferred jewellers for showroom and workshop projects. Works Architecture designed the space and all furniture and display units.
• Works PropertycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company and development partner. Works Property is a development company that has created a significant property portfolio in central London using architectural practice skills while enhancing understanding of the development process.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Waldo Works: London design studio delivering architecture, interiors, and furniture for private residential and hospitality clients. Comparable in full-service design scope, HNW client focus, and emphasis on bespoke craft and detailing.
• Studio Indigo: London-based architecture and interior design practice specializing in high-end private residential, refurbishment, and bespoke homes. Comparable to Works Architecture in target client (HNW), project size, and full-service design scope.
• Squire & Partners: London architecture practice with a strong residential and mixed-use portfolio in prime central London. Comparable in central London high-end residential focus and a design-led approach across buildings and interiors.
• Rose Uniacke: London-based interior design studio serving HNW clients with integrated furniture, lighting, and interior architecture. Comparable in target client, integration of interior design with bespoke furniture and craft, and London's prime residential market.
• SHH Architects: London practice known for luxury residential, hospitality, and retail interior architecture. Comparable in client profile, London-centric focus, and integration of architecture with interior design across premium projects.
• Caruso St John: London- and Zurich-based practice known for considered architecture and interior design across residential, cultural, and commercial projects. Comparable in design philosophy, craft orientation, and project typology overlap.
• Allies and Morrison: London-based architectural practice working across residential, commercial, and masterplanning projects. Comparable in the breadth of architectural services and strong reputation within London for design quality.
• Jamie Fobert Architects: London-based practice focused on high-end residential, cultural, and retail projects with a strong craft and materiality focus. Comparable in design-led approach, project typology in prime residential, and emphasis on detailed execution.

Broad incumbents

• Foster + Partners: Large global architecture practice with significant London presence in residential and commercial projects. Comparable as a London-based architectural competitor but at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• David Chipperfield Architects: Established international practice with London presence, working across residential, cultural, and commercial sectors. Comparable in design-led approach and presence in London, though significantly larger and more globally focused.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/works.architecture
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/works-architecture-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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