Architects · Kensington
Kensington homes are worth a lot of money, which means getting the architecture right matters more than it does almost anywhere else. A good extension or basement here does not just improve your life - it adds serious value to the property. We design and build these projects properly.
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What We Do in Kensington
The typical Kensington project starts with a Victorian or Edwardian townhouse that needs more space, more light, or both. Basement conversions are common here - many properties already have cellars that can be opened up into proper living areas. Rear extensions into gardens are another staple, especially at lower-ground level where the kitchen usually sits.
Loft conversions work well where the roof structure allows it, adding a bedroom and bathroom without changing the footprint. And full house renovations - stripping everything back and rethinking the layout from scratch - are something we do regularly on the larger Kensington townhouses.
RBKC expects high design quality, and honestly, so do the homeowners. The standard of specification in this part of London is as high as it gets. That suits us - we care about the details and we have the construction team to deliver them.
Working in RBKC
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is one of the most architecturally scrutinised boroughs in London. Conservation areas cover almost the entire borough, and the planning team takes design quality seriously. If you submit something that feels generic or poorly considered, it will not get through.
But they do approve good design. We have found that RBKC responds well to projects that show genuine thought about materials, proportions and how the new work relates to the existing building. They want to see that you have studied the character of the street and designed something that belongs there.
We work across Kensington's distinct neighbourhoods - from the stucco terraces around South Kensington and the grand houses of Holland Park, to the colourful streets of Notting Hill, the mansion blocks of North Kensington and the mixed stock around Earl's Court. Each area has its own character and planning sensitivities, and knowing those differences matters.
As an architecture and construction studio, we manage the entire project in-house - from the initial design through planning permission and building regulations to the actual build. One team, one contract, one point of contact.
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