Studio80six

Studio80six RIBA Chartered Architectural Practice based in London.

Design ambition and buildability are not in opposition. The tension usually comes from resolving them too late.In high-e...
19/08/2026

Design ambition and buildability are not in opposition. The tension usually comes from resolving them too late.

In high-end residential work, we think carefully about where complexity is worth spending. A feature stair, a stone threshold, a joinery-led room. These moments carry the design. The elements around them should support that without competing.

Engaging specialist contractors early changes the conversation. Fabrication logic informs detailing decisions before they are fixed, which means fewer compromises under construction pressure and better outcomes at completion.

South West London | First look: a new home taking shape on one of the most tightly protected sites we've worked on.This ...
18/08/2026

South West London | First look: a new home taking shape on one of the most tightly protected sites we've worked on.

This is one of our newest projects: the provision of a new build property on an existing site in South West London.

The site is designated as Metropolitan Open Land, which carries strict planning constraints. Arboricultural surveys, tree root protection zones, ecology assessments and archaeological surveys have all been carried out and worked through with the planning team, to make sure the siting and location of the new property meets the relevant criteria.

Architecturally, the new house will take its lead from the existing principal dwelling on site, adopting an arts and crafts aesthetic. Clay tile hanging, traditional masonry and brickwork detailing, and decorative chimneys are all being introduced to link the new building's language with the existing fabric.

Internally, the focus is on sustainability: new technology, and a thermal shell designed to perform well above the baseline regulatory standard.

Technical packages are being developed over the coming weeks, with a site start targeted for later this year.

We are delighted to have been appointed on a new project located in the heart of Marylebone working with Amesten Develop...
14/08/2026

We are delighted to have been appointed on a new project located in the heart of Marylebone working with Amesten Developments, the appointed Development Managers & Cost Consultants.

This 2,500sqft extensive refurbishment includes a complete internal reconfiguration of the property inclusive of a full services upgrade throughout. Working alongside Acouter Design, we are looking forward to supporting the design development process, offering services from RIBA Stages 1-6.

We also look forward to working with Axiom Structures, who are undertaking the structural design on the project and Carnell Warren, who are overseeing the services design. The team have already made a good start on the initial concept design stages of the scheme and we look forward to sharing further updates on its development in the near future.

Newly appointed for a planning application on a bespoke rear extension in Guernsey.The design proposal centres on bespok...
11/08/2026

Newly appointed for a planning application on a bespoke rear extension in Guernsey.

The design proposal centres on bespoke frameless glazed cassettes positioned between structural timber elements, creating a light-filled space that can be enjoyed throughout the year. A clerestory window has been incorporated into the western elevation to capture late afternoon and evening sunlight, enhancing the quality of natural light within the extension.

The proposal forms a contemporary addition to a traditional protected Guernsey farmhouse, balancing modern design with respect for the building's historic character. Exposed timber sections reflect the scale, materiality and architectural heritage of the existing farmhouse, keeping the new intervention sympathetic to its setting while expressing a clear contemporary identity.

Planning application in progress. More to follow as the design develops.

New mansard roof completed in East Finchley.The project adds a new one-bedroom apartment above an existing commercial un...
05/08/2026

New mansard roof completed in East Finchley.

The project adds a new one-bedroom apartment above an existing commercial unit, maximising residential accommodation without altering the fundamental character of the parade below.

Form and materiality were carefully considered throughout, with the new roofline designed to sit comfortably alongside the surrounding built environment rather than compete with it.

03/08/2026

Sloane Square | Progress, Level by Level

A walk through where we're at right now, from roof to basement.

Above ground, the mansards are prepped for slates. Below ground, the partitions are starting to define how these homes will actually feel to live in.

Different trades, different levels, all moving in sequence.

Contractor: LTS
Structural Engineers: Form Structural Design
Services Consultants: Mantis Energy Ltd
CDM Consultant: Goddard Consulting
Interior Designer: Finchatton

The advice we would give most consistently to younger architects is simple: learn how things are actually made.Not in th...
31/07/2026

The advice we would give most consistently to younger architects is simple: learn how things are actually made.

Not in the abstract. Spend time understanding how bespoke joinery is fabricated, how stone behaves at a junction, how plaster and metal and timber each have their own logic. That knowledge changes how you draw and what you draw. Ambiguity in technical information is expensive in this sector. Precision is a professional responsibility, not a preference.

Two other things. Spend time on site whenever you can. And resist the instinct to over-design. Quiet space is part of luxury. Knowing when to stop is as important as knowing how to start.

Planning approval secured in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.This scheme introduces new ancillary residential ...
29/07/2026

Planning approval secured in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.

This scheme introduces new ancillary residential accommodation, extending the property's living space while remaining sympathetic to its rural setting and mature landscaping.

A considered addition, designed to sit comfortably within its context.

More to come as the project progresses.

22/07/2026

Chelsea Apartment Project | Before the works begin

A first walkthrough of our new Chelsea Apartment Project, alongside Mia from Studio Miaki on interiors, ahead of works starting in the coming weeks.

One of the main challenges here is reconfiguration. Bathrooms currently sit in the middle of the apartment, so the plan is to lift the floor to route them differently and open up space for services underneath. That work makes room for an en suite, a dressing room and a new primary bedroom, along with a bedroom converted into a study.

It's a Victorian building, so the interiors brief is about capturing that character rather than losing it. And with storage always at a premium in London, every pocket of space is being put to use.

Interior Design: Studio Miaki
More to come as works get underway.

Big ideas are easy to find. Teams that can hold the detail from concept to completion are rarer.What we look for is a sh...
21/07/2026

Big ideas are easy to find. Teams that can hold the detail from concept to completion are rarer.

What we look for is a shared obsession with consistency. Drawing standards, coordination quality, how technical information gets communicated to contractors and specialist trades. The ability to respond quickly without losing precision. And a genuine respect for craft - the joinery, stonework and metalwork that defines quality at the finest scale.

When architecture, interiors and delivery operate as one, the result shows. When they do not, it also shows.

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