LA London Associate Pavel Savelev discusses Dunaev Merchant’s House in Kurgan, his hometown in Russia, and reveals how it inspired and shaped his career as an architect.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Two of the UK’s biggest cultural events come to London in October. Taking place over six days in Berkeley Square, PAD (Pavilion of Art and Design) plays host to more than 60 artists, galleries and designers. A stone’s throw to the north, Regent’s Park is the venue for the five-day Frieze London and Frieze Masters, which shine a light on some of the world’s most exciting artists and sculptors.

We’ve chosen our top picks from these two events.

More than forty years after its founding in 1981, Lees Associates is excited to be formally rebranding as LA London. The name change is accompanied by a refreshed website, but our core values, our world-class processes, and our readiness to embrace innovation remain unchanged.

 LA London Managing Partner, Andrew Paulson, explains the inspiration behind the rebrand and reveals some of the team’s new projects and latest innovations.

A client consultation about accommodating a new fridge evolved into a much more substantial project for LA London – one including a 25m subterranean swimming pool! We look back on our recent transformation of an elegant family home in Surrey.

Early autumn is always a busy time for us at LA London. The industry is buzzing after the summer break, with plans to be shared and connections to be re-established after what’s typically a quieter couple of months in July and August. Here are some of the other industry events we’re looking forward to in London over the next few months.