What Pierre Maré Architects does

Pierre Maré Architects is a RIBA-chartered residential architecture practice founded in 2007 and based in North London. The firm is led personally by principal Pierre Maré (University of Cape Town; former Denton Corker Marshall and Jamie Fobert Architects) and serves wealthy private clients with houses, apartments, and interiors across London, selected UK locations, and the United States (notably Methow Valley, Washington State). It deliberately takes on a limited number of commissions each year, positioning itself as a boutique practice rather than a volume practice.

The practice's core offering combines residential architecture (extensions, loft conversions, refurbishments, and new builds) with integrated interior design, delivered as a single continuous process. Underlying technology is Archicad (BIM) with 3D modeling used throughout the design process so clients can visualize spaces before construction. Supporting services include pre-design feasibility workshops, planning and permissions management across London boroughs (including conservation areas), construction administration, and masterplanning for larger urban or rural sites. The portfolio includes Cricklewood, Haggerston Road, Hillcrest, North Bank Road, No. 1 Penfold Place, the Armenian House Community Centre, and the East Photographic office fit-out.

The business model is professional services: fees are predominantly a percentage of construction cost (12–18% for standard design, 15–25% for broader consultant coordination), staged across RIBA work stages (Concept 15%, Design Development 20%, Technical Design 35%, Construction Administration 30%), with fixed fees, hourly rates, and a separate £1,000–£5,000 pre-design offering to address the limitations of any single model. Go-to-market is referral-led and content-led: every prospect enters through a free 30-minute Project Feasibility Call, supported by an online portfolio and a blog (Journal) on architectural process and planning topics. No external funding, partnerships, or institutional ownership are present; the firm is founder-owned and operationally small.

Name

Pierre Maré Architects

Legal name

Pierre Maré Architects

Website

https://pierremare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pierre Maré Architects is a RIBA-chartered boutique residential architecture practice founded in 2007 in North London. The firm delivers extensions, refurbishments, new builds, and integrated interior design for wealthy private clients in London, the UK, and selected US projects, sourcing work primarily through referrals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Interior Design Services (54141)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Digital Design Services (BPAHAKAK)

Keywords

• Residential architecture
• Architectural design
• Interior design
• Home renovation
• Planning permissions

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: The firm earns revenue through architectural fees calculated as a percentage of construction costs (12-18% or 15-25% depending on scope), fixed fees for defined services, or hourly rates for smaller tasks. Pre-design services are charged separately at £1,000-£5,000. Fees cover architecture and interior design, with additional consultants (structural engineer, party wall surveyors, etc.) billed separately.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Pierre Maré Architects is a RIBA-chartered residential architecture practice based in London (N8 9RA) that delivers full architectural services — from pre-design and planning/permissions through to construction administration and masterplanning — for private clients across the UK and the USA. The boutique firm intentionally takes on a limited number of projects each year so that founder Pierre Maré can personally lead every commission from concept to completion.

Product overview

Pierre Maré Architects offers a unified architectural service centred on residential design for private clients. The core offering comprises full-service residential architecture (extensions, loft conversions, refurbishments, and new builds) delivered in parallel with integrated interior design. These are supported by pre-design feasibility services, planning and permissions management, construction administration, and masterplanning for larger urban or rural sites. The practice is RIBA-chartered and operates from North London with projects in London, selected UK locations, and the United States (Methow Valley, Washington). No separate modular pricing tiers, product lines, or software-as-a-service offerings exist.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Architecture Full architectural design service for private homes, including new builds, extensions, refurbishments and bespoke residential commissions in the UK and USA. Delivered personally by founder Pierre Maré.
• Interior Design Interior design service provided alongside the architectural commission, covering finishes, layout, and detailing for private residential clients.
• Pre-Design Services Early-stage feasibility and pre-design engagement, typically priced at £1,000–£5,000, used by clients to evaluate a site or brief before committing to a full architectural commission.
• Planning and Permissions Management Management of planning applications, permitted development analyses, and statutory permissions required to secure approval for residential projects in the UK.
• Construction Administration On-site contract administration during the build phase, including oversight of the contractor, quality checks, and contract administration through project completion.
• Masterplanning Strategic masterplanning service for larger residential sites or estate-scale commissions, providing the spatial and phasing framework that underpins subsequent detailed design.

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Denton Corker Marshall: International architecture practice with offices in Australia, the UK, and Asia. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the London architecture market and notably as Pierre Maré's former employer, sharing architectural lineage.
• Allies and Morrison: Established London architecture practice with significant residential, conservation, and urban planning work. Comparable as a London incumbent with overlapping expertise in conservation areas, planning, and high-end residential design.
• Foster + Partners: Large, established UK architecture firm with a broader portfolio spanning residential, commercial, cultural, and infrastructural projects. Comparable as a recognized London architecture brand, though operating at a much larger scale and broader scope than Pierre Maré Architects.

Direct peers

• DePasqualeMeade: Boutique London architecture and interiors practice with a strong residential portfolio of private homes and apartments. Comparable in integrated architecture + interior design delivery and private client focus.
• Tigg + Coll Architects: London-based boutique practice delivering residential and small-scale cultural projects with a strong design-led identity. Comparable in founder-led boutique model, residential specialization, and project selectivity.
• Jamie Fobert Architects: Boutique London architecture practice specializing in high-end residential, cultural, and commercial projects; directly comparable as a founder-led, RIBA-recognized boutique of similar size and aesthetic sensibility. Pierre Maré previously worked here, reinforcing the direct comparability.
• Olson Kundig: US-based practice renowned for custom homes, particularly in the Pacific Northwest / Washington State. Comparable as the most direct competitor for the firm's Methow Valley / Mazama custom home work, with similar client profile and premium pricing.
• Proctor & Shaw: London-based residential architecture practice known for considered, high-end private homes and extensions. Comparable in service mix (architecture + interiors), private client focus, and boutique scale.
• Tuckey Design Studio: London-based boutique practice focused on residential extensions, renovations, and new builds for private clients. Comparable in high-end residential positioning, fee structure tied to construction cost, and selective London project base.
• Echlin: London-based boutique practice focused on luxury residential architecture and interiors for private clients. Comparable in scale, founder-led positioning, integrated architecture + interior design offering, and selective project intake.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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