It’s congratulations all round this week as we celebrate two newly-qualified team members. Ema and Megan.

In 2012, the LA London team was asked to design a new Regency-style home in the prestigious St George’s Hill area in Weybridge, on top of what was once an Iron Age fort. Managing Partner Andrew Paulson looks back on this extraordinary project.

In the latest of our regular series exploring a typical day in the life of an LA London team member, we meet Associate Cristian Tudose, who joined the team in early 2018. His projects have included substantial super-prime residential listed refurbishment schemes in Belgravia, Kensington, Notting Hill and Marylebone. Since qualifying as an Architect under LA London’s tutelage, Cristian has become one of our most respected Project Architects. Cristian is also the Director of LA Surveys.

The five-day show London Design Week sees some of the world’s most influential brands launching new collections, as well as pop-ups, talks, and panel discussions featuring industry leaders.

We established LA Surveys five years ago in response to the repeated issues we were facing as architects relying on surveys that were inaccurate or incomplete. Since then, we’ve facilitated dozens of complex construction projects with our highly accurate and detailed surveys, which provide insights that only architects can offer.

Managing Partner Andrew Paulson shares his experience of visiting the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, and reveals how the building has inspired and shaped his career as an architect.

As part of our ‘Meet the Maker’ series to champion those in our industry who are shaping the sustainable agenda, we spoke to Graphenstone Paints founder Patrick Folkes to find out more about his background, what a typical day at Graphenstone looks like, and what he’s excited about in 2025.

As premium architects, LA London designs exceptional properties for the world’s most discerning clients, whose tastes evolve to embrace new innovations, technology, and trends. We frequently work with ultra high net worth individuals (UHNWIs) on their homes, observing and embracing new developments in luxury, convenience, and smart home tech. We’ve handpicked some of the key trends we’ve seen recently in the world of prime residential architecture and design.

With art from over 120 galleries, as well as talks, debates and workshops, London Art Fair is one of London’s top cultural events. Here are our top picks for this year’s fair, which takes place between 22nd and 26th January:

2024 has been a year of growth and excitement for us here at LA London. As we reach the end of the year, we’re looking back at some of the team’s achievements, successes and memorable moments from the past twelve months. Here are some of our highlights from 2024.

Kathryn, Partner at LA London, has been with the team for over thirty years, running high-end projects across all sectors: residential, retail, hotel, hospitality and workplace. She has an excellent record for retaining clients and has worked for Harrods and Selfridges for a combined period of over twenty-five years, including working on the restoration of both of their facades. She also maintained The Savoy as a client for almost ten years. Today, Kathryn splits her time between premium commercial and residential projects.

So, what does a typical day look like for Kathryn at LA London?

As part of LA London’s collaboration with LightField to bring in-home innovation to our clients, partner Andrew Paulson spoke to founder Jonny Cox about the company’s new immersive room, Sensorium, and the potential of this new technology for our homes, schools and workplaces.

Situated in the vibrant heart of London, we feel incredibly privileged to be close to some of the city's most inspiring exhibitions and trade shows. At LA London, we place great importance on staying informed not only about the architectural industry but also about trends in lifestyle, design, and art. A well-rounded understanding of the design landscape is important to us, and we believe that attending exhibitions and design events is one of the best ways to achieve this.

We’ve handpicked our top six architecture and design events for the coming year. Be sure to mark your calendars and prepare to be inspired by the lively exchange of ideas and the transformative power of design that will be highlighted throughout 2025.

The 2022 Building Safety Act was introduced in October last year. We look at some of the questions we have been asked about the BSA, especially with regard to Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs), and its impact so far.

In our latest Journal series, a member of the LA London team discusses a significant building or structure that has shaped their career in architecture. This month, Associate Miruna Stroe talks about T-House by Simon Ungers and Thomas Kinslow in Wilton, New York.

Early last year, LA London was appointed as architect and interior designer on its sweetest project to date: a refurbishment of the Menier Chocolate Factory. Once a British outpost of French confectioner Menier, this grand, Victorian Grade-II listed building is now home to an award-winning theatre. It also happens to be just across the street from the LA London office.

LA London are delighted to have recently delivered the full refurbishment of an elegant Kensington townhouse for a private client. Purchased for use as a pied à terre by an international family, the four-bedroom 1980s home is located in the heart of London’s museum district. 

We’ve completed a number of exciting hospitality projects both in the UK and overseas – each one distinct to the needs of the company and its patrons or guests. Here are some of our key considerations when embarking on a hospitality project.

As part of our journal series exploring the role and evolution of AI in architecture, we’ve taken a look at some of the ethical considerations, outlining how we intend to use new technology in safe and responsible ways.