An experimental, free-thinking & collaborative studio
Our practice was founded by Laura and Russell in 2012 to embrace diverse forms of design and to show that creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit go hand in hand. We work well with others and this combined enthusiasm and energy allows us to create better projects for clients and communities.
Working across architecture, interiors, graphic design
and branding, we see opportunities in unusual places. Inspiration comes from an open-minded attitude and a willingness to throw convention out of the window. Innovation isn’t just for small projects or big budgets, it is the thread that runs through all our work, realising the ambitions of our enterprising clientele – ranging from landed estates and international developers to private individuals and ambitious start-ups.
We like to keep things simple and we don’t have a house style. We don’t make assumptions and we relish collaborating with others who bring fresh perspectives. Variety makes us happy and ensures that our design is richer, more expressive and fundamentally enjoyable.
Awards
2024
FX AWARDS · WINNER ·
Build to Rent / Roco
AJ ARCHITECTURE AWARDS · Finalist ·
Housing project / Roco
AJ RETROFIT AWARDS · Highly Commended ·
Adaptative Reuse into residential / Roco
AJ RETROFIT REVISITED AWARDS · Finalist ·
Retrofit Revisited / Soho House Greek Street
AT TEST OF TIME AWARDS · Finalist ·
Hospitality, Retail, Sport & Leisure / Walker’s Court
MIX NORTH AWARDS · Finalist ·
Project of the Year / Roco
2023
MIXOLOGY AWARDS · Shortlisted ·
Workplace Interiors / Courier Media
2021
MIXOLOGY AWARDS · WINNER ·
Workplace Interiors / Liberty House
DEZEEN AWARDS · Longlisted ·
Large Workspace Interior / Liberty House
AYA AWARDS · Shortlisted ·
Interior Architect of the Year
FX AWARDS · Shortlisted ·
Workspace Environment Large / Liberty House
2019
BD ARCHITECT OF THE YEAR AWARDS · Shortlisted ·
Young Architect of the Year
RIBA LONDON AWARD · Shortlisted ·
Kettner’s Townhouse
THE DEVELOPER - PINEAPPLE AWARDS · WINNER ·
Meanwhile Project of the Year / Silver Building
NLA AWARDS · Shortlisted ·
Meanwhile Project of the Year / Silver Building
STRUCTURAL STEEL AWARDS · Shortlisted ·
Heritage / Kettner’s Townhouse
DESIGN WEEK AWARDS · WINNER ·
Hospitality Interiors / Boulevard Theatre
BUILDING DESIGN AWARDS · Shortlisted ·
Interior Architect of the Year
2020
THE DRUM AWARDS · WINNER ·
Best Experiential Design / Boulevard Theatre
DESIGN WEEK AWARDS · WINNER ·
Hospitality Interiors / Boulevard Theatre
BUILDING DESIGN AWARDS · Shortlisted ·
Interior Architect of the Year
THE STAGE AWARDS · Finalist ·
Theatre Building of the Year / Boulevard Theatre
RIBA REGIONAL AWARDS · Shortlisted ·
London
FX AWARDS · WINNER ·
Interior Architect of the Year
ARCHIBOO AWARDS · WINNER ·
Best Visual Design / SODA Studio Website
Heritage / Kettner’s Townhouse
DESIGN WEEK AWARDS · WINNER ·
Hospitality Interiors / Boulevard Theatre
BUILDING DESIGN AWARDS · Shortlisted ·
Interior Architect of the Year
2020
THE DRUM AWARDS · WINNER ·
Best Experiential Design / Boulevard Theatre
DESIGN WEEK AWARDS · WINNER ·
Hospitality Interiors / Boulevard Theatre
BUILDING DESIGN AWARDS · Shortlisted ·
Interior Architect of the Year
THE STAGE AWARDS · Finalist ·
Theatre Building of the Year / Boulevard Theatre
RIBA REGIONAL AWARDS · Shortlisted ·
London
FX AWARDS · WINNER ·
Interior Architect of the Year
ARCHIBOO AWARDS · WINNER ·
Best Visual Design / SODA Studio Website
2018
AJ RETROFIT AWARDS · WINNER ·
Retail & Leisure Project of the Year / Kettner’s Townhouse
BUILDING DESIGN AWARDS · WINNER ·
Retail & Leisure Architect of the Year
2017
BRAND IMPACT AWARDS · Shortlisted ·
Self-branded / SODA Studio
AJ RETROFIT AWARDS · Highly Commended ·
Retail & Leisure Project of the Year / 76 Dean Street & 5 Richmond Mews
2016
RICS AWARDS · Highly Commended ·
Leisure Project of the Year / Green Rooms
THE GEORGIAN GROUP AWARDS · Highly Commended ·
76 Dean Street & 5 Richmond Mews
AJ RETROFIT AWARDS · WINNER ·
Retail & Leisure Project of the Year / Kettner’s Townhouse
BUILDING DESIGN AWARDS · WINNER ·
Retail & Leisure Architect of the Year
2017
BRAND IMPACT AWARDS · Shortlisted ·
Self-branded / SODA Studio
AJ RETROFIT AWARDS · Highly Commended ·
Retail & Leisure Project of the Year / 76 Dean Street & 5 Richmond Mews
2016
RICS AWARDS · Highly Commended ·
Leisure Project of the Year / Green Rooms
THE GEORGIAN GROUP AWARDS · Highly Commended ·
76 Dean Street & 5 Richmond Mews
Latest Press
Architecture Today / BBC / Blueprint / Building / Computer Arts / Dezeen / Financial Times / It’s Nice That / NLA / Protein Journal / RIBA Journal / The Evening Standard / The Guardian / The Times / Timeout / Wallpaper* / YCN
Selected Clients
British Land / Cabin / Courier Media / General Projects / Green Rooms / Landsec / Livingway / Lothbury /
Melford Capital / Metrus / Mill Co. Project / One Works / Palace Capital / Polpo / Projekt / Schroders / Sessions Arts Club / Soho Estates / Soho House / Sweetdram / The Crown Estate / The Office Group / White Rabbit