Meet the Team

Jana Kruger ARB

Jana qualified as an architect in 2023 and has been working on private residential home improvement projects since 2021. Originally from Germany, she brings an international flair to the team speaking five different languages.

ARB Registration Number:  113037D

Unexpected hobby or side obsession:

Knitting, I have fully committed to my inner granny

Secret talent totally unrelated to work:

I can ride a unicycle and juggle, although not at the same time

My brain runs on…

Sweet treats

Current favourite building material or tool:

I love a good brick or timber screen

Design trend you’ll never tire of:

Mid-century design, no matter what I love it

Playlist/album I have on repeat at work:

Actually more of an audiobook person

Looking to renovate your London home?

As both architects and a construction practice under one roof, we can manage every stage of your project  from initial concept to final completion with clear budgets, realistic timelines, and seamless collaboration. Whether you’re planning a sustainable retrofit, a beautiful extension, or a full home refurbishment, we make the process straightforward, stress-free and tailored to how you want to live.

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 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.

Our Ethos

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

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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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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 detail of terracotta splashback and countertops

Awards and Recognition

We’re RIBA Chartered and proud to be recognised by the Federation of Master Builders and Best of Houzz. Our work…

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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.