Practice

The practice, led by Bahar S. Tabatabaei and Laurence Holmes, focuses primarily on private residential and commercial projects. Our expertise spans various project types and scales, including private and developer-led housing, sensitive regeneration, and listed historic buildings. We operate as a flexible design studio, engaging in all project stages from initial concept to planning, technical design, and construction.

Our portfolio reflects our involvement in diverse projects across different scales, types, and locations. We prioritize understanding our clients' briefs to develop imaginative yet contextually sensitive solutions. Collaboration is at the core of our approach, working closely with colleagues and craftspeople to ensure meticulous attention to material and construction methods.

Approach

We enjoy working closely with our clients and consultants aiming to create unique and inventive designs to suit each project, from small scale residential intervention to speculative larger scale developments. We endeavor to collaborate with other architects, artists, furniture designers, and specialists to widen the view on each project and enrich the quality of our work.

Our design approach commences with a thorough examination of the brief to precisely understand our clients' requirements. Subsequently, we delve into an extensive exploration of design options, employing model-making, drawings, and visualizations to refine the scope and concept. Detailed technical packages and specifications are then generated for pricing and construction purposes. We offer on-site oversight and management to assist clients in effectively handling the quality, cost, and timeline of their project until occupation.

People

Bahar S.Tabatabaei  Founding Director | BSc Hons DipARCH ARB RIBA

Bahar Tabatabaei has 10 years professional experience of working on various residential and commercial projects in and around the UK. With specialist expertise in the renovation of conservation and heritage buildings, her architectural interests lie in re-imagining historic buildings with a sensitive yet contemporary touch. Bahar has gained extensive experience at some of the UK’s leading architectural practices, including award wining Chris Dyson Architects and Pierre D’vaoine Architects.

Laurence Holmes Founding Director | BA Hons DipARCH ARB

Laurence Holmes is an ARB registered Architect with over 10 years professional experience. During his time in practice he has acted as Senior Project Architect on the delivery of a mix of residential, mixed use, commercial and super prime residential projects for public and private sector clients. His professional interests also lie in the heritage and conservation of historic, period buildings and the on site problem-solving that is often associated with the renovation of old buildings.