Residential Architects
As residential architects based in London, Studio Manifest creates bespoke homes, extensions and renovations that reflect the lives of the people who live in them.
Tailored Architectural Design for Homes
Whether you're reimagining a period property, designing a new build, or simply making better use of your existing space, we approach every project with clarity, care and craft. Working across London and the UK, we design architecture that feels personal and purposeful, tailored to each client and delivered with a hands-on approach from concept to completion. If you’d like to talk to us about your residential architecture project, please get in touch.
Why Work with a Residential Architect?
A well-designed home doesn’t happen by accident – it’s the result of experience, insight and thoughtful collaboration. Working with a residential architect means having a clear, creative process that transforms your needs into spaces that are both beautiful and practical.
At Studio Manifest, we support homeowners through every stage – from early feasibility and planning applications to detailed design and delivery. As RIBA-chartered residential architects, we bring structure to complex briefs, coordinate with consultants and contractors, and remain closely involved during the build to ensure every detail is considered.
Whether you’re extending, renovating or starting from scratch, a residential architect can help unlock the full potential of your home, enhancing its value, supporting the way you live, and shaping spaces with long-term purpose.
When Should I Hire an Architect for My Home?
The best time to hire an architect is as early as possible – ideally before you’ve made any major decisions about layout, planning, or contractors. Whether you're considering a house extension, full renovation or new build, involving a residential architect from the start gives you the best chance of success.
At Studio Manifest, we help clients shape the vision and strategy behind their home projects. We can advise on feasibility, handle the planning process, and ensure that early ideas are aligned with your budget, timeline and goals.
Hiring an architect early helps avoid costly changes later and creates space for more thoughtful, considered design. It also means we can coordinate the right team of consultants and contractors, keeping everything cohesive from the outset.
Our Approach to Residential Architecture
Good architecture begins with how you live, not just how a space looks. Our approach to residential architecture is rooted in understanding the lives, routines and ambitions of the people we design for. Every project starts with listening, asking the right questions, and building trust.
From first sketch to final site visit, we guide clients through a clear, collaborative process. We bring together creative thinking with technical rigour – balancing ideas with practical considerations like planning, budgets and timelines. No two homes are ever the same, but each shares our values: thoughtful design, purposeful detail, and enduring quality.
Whether we’re designing a full renovation, a subtle reconfiguration or a ground-up build, we reveal what’s possible, and deliver it with care.
Do I Need an Architect for a Small Extension?
Even a small extension can have a big impact on how you use your home, so it’s worth approaching with the same care as a larger project. Working with a residential architect can help ensure the space is well-designed, properly planned, and built to last.
At Studio Manifest, we often work on modest extensions that unlock new ways of living – whether it’s creating an open-plan kitchen, adding a home office, or reconfiguring circulation through a property. We consider light, flow, proportions and materials to make sure the extension feels like a natural and valuable part of your home.
Bringing an architect on board early also helps with planning applications, building regulations, and coordinating the right builders, saving time and avoiding costly mistakes.
Sustainable Residential Architecture
We approach sustainability with care, not compromise. At Studio Manifest, we utilise the best available sustainable materials and construction processes wherever possible, always considering cost, context, and long-term performance.
For us, sustainability isn’t a separate service. It’s part of how we think as designers. From early decisions around layout and orientation to the choice of finishes and insulation, we look for opportunities to reduce environmental impact without increasing budget or complexity.
Every home is different. But wherever we can, we prioritise responsible material sourcing, energy efficiency and long-lasting detailing – designing spaces that are both considered and low-impact by default.
If sustainability is a priority for your project, we’d be happy to advise on how to integrate it meaningfully from the start. You can read more about our sustainable architecture approach.