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Astudio Astudio is an award-winning research-led practice committed to delivering high-quality innovative architecture in a wide range of sectors.

Astudio is an award-winning design-led practice committed to delivering high-quality innovative architecture in a wide range of sectors – characterised by strong conceptual thinking, enduring and sustainable design and collaborative working. Our design and development process is highly inclusive, and we strongly encourage the engagement of clients, stakeholders, consultants and experts from other

industries. Astudio projects range from large regeneration developments to new built and refurbishing works for schools, youth centres, libraries, residential and mixed use. Currently, we are involved in a zero-carbon residential scheme for East Wick and Sweetwater adjacent to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, several high-profile education projects, and two large-scale mixed-use urban developments in Central and South London. Our pursuit of new ways to reduce carbon and change behaviours gained us the coveted title of Architectural Practice of the Year in 2012. Sustainability is firmly embedded in all our work, with our in-house environmental engineer steering and guiding our concepts from the start, ensuring the inclusion of sustainable design measures, features and fabric. We established our Astudio Research and Development group to investigate new ways of seeing and thinking about the challenges we face in the industry. With this group, we explore visionary concepts that enable us to consider how we may cross boundaries taking us out of architecture and work with different fields of expertise that can help us solve sustainable construction in new ways. We look to the future to propose buildable solutions today. One result of our research and development initiatives is the recent establishment of a new enterprise, 63000Homes, to produce and install low-cost high-quality homes using off-site construction technology.

This month, we had the pleasure of hosting work experience placements for two students from Eltham Hill School and two s...
15/07/2026

This month, we had the pleasure of hosting work experience placements for two students from Eltham Hill School and two students from Harris Sutton Academy.

During their placements, the students had the opportunity to get to grips with 3D modelling software, creating their own modular designs before bringing them to life as physical models. They explored a range of modelling materials to construct modular frames and personalise their designs with finishes and interior details.

It was fantastic to see the students’ creativity, enthusiasm and problem-solving skills develop throughout the week.

This is what the students had to say about their experience:

“I have learnt the importance of teamwork within a workspace through creating a project with a friend. Furthermore, I realised that architecture is not simply just drawing and sketching buildings, but it requires a much wider range of knowledge, as well as critical thinking skills.”

“Everyone in the practice was checking up on us and commenting on the work we had done, as well as questioning certain ways we did certain things which helped us learn more about architecture as well as everyone working at astudio!”

We are delighted to announce that Ebury Bridge Estate Regeneration has been shortlisted for the Residential and Housing ...
07/07/2026

We are delighted to announce that Ebury Bridge Estate Regeneration has been shortlisted for the Residential and Housing Project award at the British Construction and Infrastructure Awards 2026!

As Westminster’s largest council-led estate regeneration project, increasing the number of homes from 336 to 781, this recognition reflects the scale, ambition and collaborative effort behind the project.

We are proud to be part of this transformative regeneration and look forward to celebrating with our fellow finalists at the awards ceremony on 14th October.

You can read more about the British Construction and Infrastructure Awards here: https://bcia.newcivilengineer.com/bcia2026/en/page/2026-shortlist

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We thoroughly enjoyed visiting the offices of Heyne Tillett Steel,where we had the opportunity to present our innovative...
20/05/2026

We thoroughly enjoyed visiting the offices of Heyne Tillett Steel,where we had the opportunity to present our innovative modular system, amodular.🏗️

It was great to share insights, discuss the future of Modern Methods of Construction, and explore opportunities for collaboration. Thank you for having us!



We thoroughly enjoyed visiting the offices of Heyne Tillett Steel, where we had the opportunity to present our innovativ...
20/05/2026

We thoroughly enjoyed visiting the offices of Heyne Tillett Steel, where we had the opportunity to present our innovative modular system, amodular. 🏗️

It was great to share insights, discuss the future of Modern Methods of Construction, and explore opportunities for collaboration. Thank you for having us!



We thoroughly enjoyed visiting the offices of Heyne Tillet Steel, where we had the opportunity to present our innovative...
20/05/2026

We thoroughly enjoyed visiting the offices of Heyne Tillet Steel, where we had the opportunity to present our innovative modular system, amodular. 🏗️

It was great to share insights, discuss the future of Modern Methods of Construction, and explore opportunities for collaboration. Thank you for having us!



This Earth Day, we’re examining how buildings can achieve greater efficiency. 🌎Using ISOMAT™, we’re exploring how therma...
24/04/2026

This Earth Day, we’re examining how buildings can achieve greater efficiency. 🌎

Using ISOMAT™, we’re exploring how thermal energy can be captured during the day and released at night, reducing reliance on active systems and pressure on the planet’s natural resources.

This product is part of a much bigger shift towards passive, energy-efficient design.

Feel free to get in touch if you would like to find out more!


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02/04/2026

To conclude our Sketch to Site series, we are highlighting the multiple award-winning regeneration of Ebury Bridge Estate for Westminster City Council.

The masterplan delivers 781 homes (56% affordable), making it Westminster’s largest council-led estate regeneration. Phase 1 (2025) delivered 226 homes, alongside new public realm and podium-level amenity space.

Green terracotta cladding creates a distinctive façade, with balcony balustrades carefully detailed to reflect the wider masterplan design.

Our tenure-blind approach ensured consistent design quality across the development, while new public spaces create a safer, more connected neighbourhood.

Threw off-site manufacturing and low-carbon technologies, the scheme achieves a 90% reduction in operational carbon and a BREEAM Communities Outstanding rating.

Ebury Bridge balances the needs of an existing community with high-quality, sustainable design, creating a future-focused estate residents are proud to call home.


24/03/2026

For this week’s Sketch to Site, we’re focusing on the education sector by reflecting on a project astudio was appointed to design and deliver as a fit-out for the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Located at One Bartholomew Close in the City of London, the campus supports the MBA Europe Program, providing 43,000 sqft of teaching and support space across three floors.

The scheme brings together a range of functions, including classrooms for up to 100 Executive MBA students, alongside meeting rooms, hospitality, and administrative spaces, creating a flexible and comfortable environment for both students and staff. In designing the lecture theatres, we worked to maximise capacity, sightlines, and proximity to the teaching wall.

The staggered internal staircase forms a beautiful key architectural feature, allowing natural light to flow through the building while visually connecting each level. An alumni wall ties the spaces together, celebrating the school’s legacy while inspiring future cohorts.

The material palette blends raw dark steel with matte, naturally oiled walnut, creating a contemporary expression that responds to the institution’s heritage.

The design balances architectural ambition with performance, delivering a flexible and carefully considered learning environment that supports collaboration and focused study.



12/03/2026

For this week’s Sketch to Site, we’re focusing on the health sector by reflecting on an early project that astudio was commissioned to design by Circle Health.

Estuary View Medical Centre, Whitstable, completed in 2009, was conceived around a unique and forward-thinking brief: to bring together both private and public healthcare facilities within a single building.

The design is formed of two interlocking blocks, creating a new public space and shared entrance that serves both functions.

A continuous timber façade wraps around the perimeter of the building, combining a traditional material approach with a contemporary architectural expression.

Vertical timber fins were carefully designed to minimise solar gain, providing shading throughout the day while shaping the building’s distinctive character.

The timber cladding draws inspiration from Whitstable’s coastal setting, reflecting the aesthetic of nearby beach groyne sea defences and beach huts, connecting the health centre to its surrounding natural environment.

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