Bespoke teal green and gold kitchen with marble worktop, roof lanterns, and indoor courtyard in Southwark rear extension

We design. We build. We deliver.

We’re an award-winning architect-led design and build practice dedicated to making transformative home renovations in London seamless, inspiring and enjoyable from day one.

Our Process

The Design to Budget Approach

The traditional design-to-build process can feel daunting. Many homeowners spend months shaping their dream home and securing planning permission, only to reach the build stage and face unexpected costs that don’t align with budget. And when it’s your dream home, no one wants to compromise.

That’s why we turned the traditional approach on its head with our Design to Budget Approach, available with our design and build service. Learn more about our unique Pricing process here.

Bespoke teal green and gold kitchen with marble worktop, roof lanterns, and indoor courtyard in Southwark rear extension

Clarity

Get a realistic sense of what your ideas will cost, before you commit to the full design.

A stylish boot room with open and closed storage, and a bench, located at the base of the stairs.

Confidence

Save time, energy, and money by exploring feasibility upfront with no wasted steps or rework.

Pink sculptural staircase in a calm, light-filled Islington townhouse with layered architectural detailing.

Control

Feel empowered and informed at every stage, with full transparency from sketch to site.

About us

Get to know us

We’re known for bringing a fresh, sometimes quirky approach to reimagining period homes blending contemporary flair with a deep respect for original character. Our work strikes a careful balance between old and new: thoughtful, playful, and never afraid of statement colour or bold design details. We’re Federation of Master Builders award-winning and we have just won our 10th Best of Houzz award in 2026.

We don’t follow design trends for their own sake, instead, we approach each home on its own terms, creating spaces that feel naturally light and open, or calm and atmospheric, depending on what suits it best.

Who We Are

Find out a little bit more about our team who bring your ideas to life

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Our Ethos and Values

Our philosophy is simple: great design and great delivery should always go hand in hand.

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A basement family room with a kitchenette, a polished concrete floor, and a 'fin-like' ceiling detail.

What we do

We offer architectural design or full design and build services, bringing creative thinking and hands-on expertise to both.

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Close-up of original London stock bricks in arch detail

Our Process

Our process helps you navigate planning, budgeting, and design making home renovations feel more joyful.

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Pencil and Brick

Pencil and Brick Architects Ltd. RIBA Chartered Practice No.20016109, Registered in England and Wales. Reg No. 08511999. Pencil and Brick Ltd, Federation of Master Workers No. 130675, Registered in England and Wales. Reg No. 12010077 © Pencil and Brick.