Creating your dream home, guiding you on this incredible design journey.

As Architects, we specialise in creating luxury homes in town & country.

Whether it is a renovation to an existing historic house or a completely new build in the open landscape Studio Chris Simmons has the experience, care and skill to help you.

But its not just about great design…

We care deeply about you and your family, we guide you on the journey, for us its not just about the end result but the process.

Leading with empathy and understanding we listen at each stage and can unlock your space’s true potential for your particular situation and dynamic.

We work with homeowners and boutique developers to create something truly special, health, high-end homes that are as good for living as they are for the environment.

(15 min intro with Chris to discuss)

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ARCHITECTURE + INTERIOR DESIGN

Our Process


Architecture is a big, complicated and expensive thing, and we understand the weight of what you are doing.

As Architects, we are your guide on the design and build journey, advising you at each stage; creating a strategy and implementing it.

We know that every home, every family situation and every site is different. Which is why we take the time to really listen and lead with empathy through the process

(Design Diagnosis is the best way forward)

Drawing sits at the heart of our process…

….the art of communicating ideas visually

About us


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Led by experienced British Architect & Designer Chris Simmons we are a truly contemporary creative practice dedicated to designing for the human experience whilst embracing the digital age.

Chris spent his early career designing one-off GRAND DESIGNS at Hawkes Architecture. He specialised in complex planning applications, Paragraph 84 houses set within the open countryside. He also delved into Passivhaus design, creating homes that were design-focused and informed by cutting-edge technology.

Once he recieved his Architecture chartership Chris spent more than a decade at award-winning Architecture practice Squire and Partners. Designing the most prestigious addresses in London, creating incredible quality homes for the most discerning clients and UHNW individuals. Chris rose to the position of Associate Partner at the practice and alongside his design work he lead on the practice’s education and sustainability initiatives.

(learn more about why we love what we do)

Chris’ work has been featured in…

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