Natalia Giacomino Architects

18/06/2026

Commercial interiors are all about balance ✨

Materials, colours, textures, lighting, patterns… when they come together well, a space doesn’t just look good — it feels right.

For this project, we explored different combinations to shape the atmosphere and identity of the space, from bold material contrasts to softer contemporary finishes.

Now we want to know… 👀

Which option is your favourite?

16/06/2026

Most people look at a small, awkward site and see a problem.

We see possibility. ✨

This feasibility study in Stratford explored how a constrained plot could become a bright, contemporary home through intelligent planning, natural light, and thoughtful design.

Because great architecture is not about size. It’s about vision. 💡

11/06/2026

Construction has started. Viewit's new Battersea offices are underway.

We're building a workspace with real character including microcement finishes, clean detailing, industrial edge meets contemporary precision.

Shell and core delivery. Flexible for growth. But already with an identity strong enough to make an impression the moment you step inside.

This isn't just an office fit-out. It's a space people will actually want to show up to.

Watch this space.

09/06/2026

The best projects don't always start with a blank canvas.

Conservation areas come with layers - history, character, constraints that ask you to think harder and design smarter. Every decision carries weight. Every detail matters.

But that's exactly where the magic lives.

When you're working within the bones of something that's stood for generations, you're not just designing a space.

You're becoming part of its story and adding a chapter that honours the past while making room for the way people live now.

The complexity is the point. The challenge is the privilege.

These are the projects that remind us why we do this.

06/06/2026

Soon, I will be taking on a challenge that is far outside my comfort zone: a skydive in support of CASPA.

Those who know me know that I am not naturally drawn to extreme sports. In fact, the thought of jumping out of a plane is quite terrifying. However, sometimes the most meaningful challenges are the ones that push us beyond our fears.

I have chosen to do this to support CASPA, a remarkable charity that has been helping autistic children, young people, adults, and their families for over 20 years. Through social clubs, activities, and support programmes, CASPA creates opportunities for autistic individuals to build confidence, develop relationships, learn new skills, and feel connected to their community.

The charity currently supports more than 500 autistic members each year, yet there are still many families waiting to access these invaluable services.

As someone who believes deeply in creating inclusive communities and improving people's lives, I am proud to support a cause that has such a positive and lasting impact.

This skydive is not just a personal challenge. It is an opportunity to raise awareness and help ensure that more autistic individuals and families receive the support they deserve.

If you would like to support me and contribute to this important cause, I would be incredibly grateful. Every donation, regardless of size, helps CASPA continue its life changing work.

To learn more about CASPA or to support my fundraising campaign, please follow the link below:

https://caspa.enthuse.com/pf/natalia-giacomino

Thank you for your support.

Last year, I met someone who told me that one of their biggest dreams was to go skydiving. I remember thinking how exciting that sounded. It seemed like one of those experiences that makes you feel tr

04/06/2026

Our inspiration of the month ✨

The incredible V&A Dundee, designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, is a building that continues to inspire us with its bold relationship to materiality, texture, and form.

From the layered concrete façade to the carefully engineered stainless steel anchoring system, every detail has been thoughtfully considered to create a building that feels both monumental and deeply connected to its waterfront setting.

Projects like this remind us how architecture can become an experience - sculptural, emotional, and timeless.

Read more about the project and its construction in our latest article:
https://bit.ly/3RmRu1x

02/06/2026

There is something profoundly beautiful about pouring concrete.

For us, it marks the true beginning of a home. It's the moment architecture stops being an idea on paper and starts becoming something real, permanent, and alive.

But beneath every foundation, there is always a story taking shape. A family. A way of living. A future slowly beginning to unfold.

We are not simply pouring concrete; we are creating the base for morning routines, shared meals, children’s footsteps, quiet evenings, and memories still waiting to be made.

It may seem like a technical moment, but it is also an emotional one.

A foundation is never just structure, it's trust. The trust that what is being built will hold life safely, beautifully, and meaningfully for years to come.

And perhaps that is why foundations matter so much. Like family, they are often unseen, yet they are what hold everything together. ✨

28/05/2026

Kind words mean a great deal to us.

Planning projects rarely follow a straight line. They require patience, expertise and the kind of honest, strategic thinking that keeps everything moving in the right direction.

So when a client takes the time to share their experience, we're genuinely grateful.

"Knowledgeable, honest, and strategic - excellent from start to finish."

If you're navigating a complex planning project and would like a partner who'll tell you the truth and back it up with expertise, we'd love to hear from you.

26/05/2026

Inspiration is not a single moment. It's a collection of fragments.

A façade catching the afternoon light. The tension between glass and stone. A curve that softens the city's edge. A shadow that reveals more than the structure itself.

Walking through these spaces, you stop seeing architecture as form alone. You start feeling it - something instinctive, almost poetic. There is rhythm here. Contrast. A quiet boldness that stays with you long after you've left.

For us, inspiration lives in the act of observing. In understanding how buildings speak to their surroundings. In recognising that the smallest detail can utterly transform the experience of a place.

That is where design begins.

21/05/2026

Is your next project ready to be something exceptional?

We work with developers, commercial clients and private luxury clients to create architecture that is both distinctive and commercially intelligent.

Design that attracts, functions and endures from the first conversation to the final detail.

Whether you're planning a new development, repositioning an existing asset or creating a bespoke high-end space, we bring clarity, creativity and strategic thinking to every stage of the journey.

If you have a project in mind, we'd love to hear about it.

Get in touch. Let's start the conversation.