Paul Archer Design

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Our Practice

Paul Archer Design is an award-winning London-based architectural practice renowned for crafting high-quality projects in the private residential sector. For over 20 years, we have focused on transforming existing houses into beautiful, functional homes for our clients. Whether it be extending, refurbishing, rejuvenating, or a complete remodel, we are passionate about producing high-quality, refined modern design.

With an emphasis on pursuing Modernist aesthetics in each of our projects, we always incorporate a sustainable and environmentally conscious design ethos. Our team proudly shares a wealth of expertise, excelling in our knowledge of design, obtaining planning permissions, and experience in project management. We believe that each project should exemplify the notion of modern living—ensuring that our designs are contemporary, maintainable, and, above all, embody the notion of home.

Leadership

Richard Gill

Director
BA (Hons) DipArch RIBA

Richard graduated from Hull School of Architecture with Distinction and went on to work for award-winning practice Fletcher Priest Architects. He gained a wealth of experience in the commercial sector working on several corporate Headquarters. Richard is adept at problem solving and coupled with a focus on detail, delivers highly regarded contemporary design.

Emil Neumann

Director
Dipl Ing Arch

Emil studied at Braunschweig Technical University, Germany. In London he worked with Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands as part of a multi-disciplinary team specialising in commercial, historic, and residential buildings. Emil strives for design excellence and is highly competent in translating clients’ requirements into striking projects.

Robert Sterry

Director
BSc BArch RIBA

Robert graduated from the Welsh School of Architecture. He worked at heritage specialists Niall Phillips Architects, now Purcell, on several museum and cultural projects. Robert leads technical standards and is enthusiastic about adapting and upgrading existing buildings to meet modern environmental needs, with a particular interest in promoting a sympathetic approach to our historic projects.

The Team

Paul Archer
Yoanne Chan
Amy Fleet
Lisa Harrison
Lewis Harvey
Emre Hasan
Ania Horczyk
Rebecca Kettley
Paula Martinez
Kamila Oszywa
David Whitehead

Heritage

The pursuit of innovation in residential design has underpinned the work since the practice was founded in 1999, by director Paul Archer. In 2017, Paul took a step back from running the company, however, continues to be part of the team in an advisory role. The firm continues today under the direction of Partners Richard Gill, Emil Neumann, and Robert Sterry—all of whom have been with the company since 2007.

Together with our talented team of fully qualified architects, we continue to help develop the firm's excellent reputation for producing high quality buildings.

Recognition

Selected Awards

2023
Evening Standard Awards - Best London Home - Winner
2022
Built It Awards - Best Architect for an Extension Project - Winner
2022
Built It Awards - Best Brick Home - Winner
2022
British Home Awards - Highly Commended
2022
British Home Awards - Finalist
2022
Dezeen - Website of the Year Shortlisted
2022
Stone and Vision Awards - Shortlisted
2022
Structural Timber Awards - Shortlisted
2022
WAN Awards - Shortlisted
2021
Built It Awards 2021 - Finalist
2021
Sunday Times British Homes Awards - Finalist
2021
Brick Awards 
2021
NLA Don’t move Improve 2021 - Finalist
2021
Dezeen
2021
AJ Small Projects
2020
NLA Don’t move Improve
2020
Build It Awards - Shortlist
2020
AJ Small Projects
2020
Sunday Times British Homes Awards
2020
New London Architecture
2020
Wood Awards
2020
Galvanised Association (GAGA)
2020
AJ Specification Award - Shortlist
2020
Structural Timber Awards - Finalist
2019
AR House
2019
AR New into Old
2019
Brick Awards
2019
New London Architecture
2019
Sunday Times British Homes Awards - Shortlist
2019
Galvanised Association (GAGA) - Shortlisted
2019
AJ Architecture Awards - Shortlist
2019
AJ Architecture Awards - Shortlist
2019
NLA Don’t move Improve - Featured
2019
Schueco Awards
2018
George Clarke Medal - Shortlist
2018
AJ Retrofit Awards - Shortlist
2018
RIBA Awards
2018
New London Awards
2018
Wood Awards

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