GOAStudio London architects
Expert and passionate residential architects for your home project
Since 2009 we have been designing and been responsible for some outstanding transformations to properties across London. We are residential architects in London and we help homeowners to create their “forever” home or a home they look to grow into until they are ready to move again.
We know that home can mean many different things to different people and we also know that properties in London come with their own unique character, challenges and potential. We are up for the challenge and we enjoy finding potential in every single project we are involved with.
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Beautiful and functional interiors
As specialist London residential architects, our design brief requests that we deal with multiple requirements while at the same time achieving simplicity and clarity of form and function. Functionality is at the heart of every project to make home life more enjoyable and as stress-free as possible. At the same time we take every opportunity to add touches of personality and elegance and surprise in our designs too.
Throughout every project, whether grand or small, subtle or bold, we will interpret your brief requirements, we will “listen” to what your property says and how it suggests to be altered, and we will come up with design proposals that explore possibilities to match your budget and to what might be possible in terms of planning and other approvals.
We aim to create spaces that will dramatically improve your quality of life and will add value to your property too.
Local knowledge, design expertise, and professional support by a Chartered RIBA architect
GOAStudio London residential architecture works closely with designers, professionals and building work contractors and we have build up long standing working relationships with every specialist you will need for your home project across London.
We have also been working with every single local planning authority across London for the last 14 years which allows us to not only know your local planning policy inside out but also having worked with the planning case officers who are likely to deal with your planning application.
Homes in London are often complex when it comes to finding appropriate architectural solutions and with obtaining planning approvals. There is not only the issue of coming up with a new design that works with the existing property but we also look to
a. maximise the features of the existing property,
b. minimise any potential structural and costly alterations, while
c. always work within the framework of the current local planning policy too.
As award-winning and expert architects we will use creativity and knowledge to answer challenges, solve possible problems and offer ideas that may not have been considered before. This is something we enjoy and exactly what gets us out of bed every day. We love working with historic buildings and with properties in conservation areas.
As expert residential London architects we also have the knowledge, skills and experience to do as part of our recognition as RIBA Conservation Registant.
Start now designing your dream home
If you are looking for residential architects anywhere across London then GOAStudio London residential architecture is here to help with your home project.
Start the process today by getting in touch.
To kick things off please provide us with the full address of the property, a couple of photographs of the areas you would like to extend or renovate, and any estate agent or similar plans you might have available.
And appoint us to be your London residential architect for your home project!
BOROUGH SPECIFIC ARCHITECT AND PLANNING GUIDES FOR YOUR HOME PROJECT
Your local Council will have in place design and planning requirements for your home project and you will need to obtain planning approval for a wide range of extensions and alterations to your property.
When you get in touch we will offer you detailed advice about what is likely that your Council will approve and in the meantime we have prepared the following architectural and planning guides that include extracts of the relevant planning policy and examples of our projects in our Borough.
Barnet residential architect and planning guide, Camden residential architect and planning guide, Enfield residential architect and planning guide, Hackney residential architect and planning guide, Hammersmith Fulham residential architect and planning guide, Haringey residential architect and planning guide, Hounslow residential architect and planning guide, Islington residential architect and planning guide, Kensington and Chelsea Conservation architects, residential and planning guide, Lambeth residential architect and planning guide, Lewisham residential architect and planning guide, Newham residential architect and planning guide, Redbridge residential architect and planning guide, Richmond residential architect and planning guide, Tower Hamlets residential architect and planning guide, Waltham Forest residential architect and planning guide, Wandsworth residential architect and planning guide, Westminster residential architect and planning guide
Home design guides for your home project
We have prepared a number of guides for ideas, inspiration and architectural advice for your home project.
Side extensions London residential guide, Rear extensions London residential guide, Kitchen extensions London residential guide, Roof extensions London residential guideResidential renovations London guide, Mansard roof extensions London residential guide, Contemporary extensions London residential guide, Flat extensions London residential guide, Garden flat extensions London residential guide, House extensions London residential guide
Also see our latest Conservation area architects – London architectural and heritage guide and Listed Building architects – London architectural and heritage guide.
ARCHITECT SERVICES – See what we can do for you.
- Planning permission architectural services
- Building Regulations architectural services
- Permitted Development architectural services
- RIBA Workstages architectural services
- Self builder architectural services
- Architect consultations
Directory of Camden Architects
Who we are
GOAStudio London residential architecture limited is an architectural design practice that offers client-focused architectural services to homeowners across London. Our residential architects London practice was founded in 2009 by George Omalianakis, Chartered Architect | BA (Hons) B.Arch Pg Dip ARB RIBA.
George Omalianakis is a chartered architect with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), registered with the Architects Registration Board (ARB), and has extensive experience in working on a variety of residential, commercial and educational sectors, including on RIBA award winning projects.
RIBA Conservation Registrant – Specialism in historic buildings and conservation areas
Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
Registered with the Architects Registration Board (ARB)
Which? magazine residential expert and contributor
Ideal Home magazine residential expert and contributor
Member of the Green Register of Construction Professionals
Local knowledge
At GOAStudio London residential architecture we assist home owners to create their perfect homes. An RIBA residential architect is the professional to guide you through your project, develop your design ideas, obtain local authority approvals on your behalf, and manage the whole process from initial sketches to liaising with the builder and other professionals. London is home to a wide variety of architectural styles and any particular house or flat can be transformed in many different and surprising ways.
We see ourselves as creative problem solvers who will deal with any construction, planning, and design issues that might be relevant to your project. As a result we are able to make informed planning arguments and liaise with planning case officers in a way that we always maximise what is possible to be achieved in each case; we often obtain planning approvals for projects that were refused approval previously.
We provide residential architects London services for home projects across north, south, east, west and central London with most of our projects in the Boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hackney, Haringey, Hounslow, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Lambeth, Lewisham, Richmond, Wandsworth, Waltham Forest, and Westminster.
Team work
We have teamed up with other consultants in order to offer an extended service to our clients.
Once we have discussed requirements of your project and we have identified what you need as your we will advise on what other professionals will need to come onboard to assist and to advise.
Builders | We are happy to recommend builders we have worked with successfully in the past and ask them to provide quotes for your project. Some of our very best projects have been the result of a co-ordinated and efficient collaboration between design and building teams that have worked with in the past and they have become able to resolve issues quickly and creatively.
Client focus
At GOAStudio | London residential architecture we provide a friendly and professional service that responds to the needs and aspirations of our clients.
Things people have said about us:
“We love the contrasting elements George incorporated into the design of our small extension, such as the pitched vs flat roof, the high vs low ceilings, and the dark vs light areas. His design is also extremely practical – from the layout of the kitchen to the utility area – and demonstrates that George has thought about how we might go about living in the space on a day to day basis, and not just how it might look on project completion.
George’s advice has also been helpful throughout our project and we appreciated in particular his breadth of knowledge on all matters related to our extension project. He appreciated constraints in terms of building size, requirements and budget, and suggested various practical options for us to consider. In the end we now have a truly unique design for our project. He was also very approachable and friendly, and incorporated many of the suggestions we made, so we felt as if we were part of the design team.”
PC & MT | Finchley Central, N3
Who we are
GOAStudio London residential architecture limited is an architectural design practice that offers client-focused architectural services to homeowners across London. Our residential architects London practice was founded in 2009 by George Omalianakis, Chartered Architect | BA (Hons) B.Arch Pg Dip ARB RIBA.
George Omalianakis is a chartered architect with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), registered with the Architects Registration Board (ARB), and has extensive experience in working on a variety of residential, commercial and educational sectors, including on RIBA award winning projects.
RIBA Conservation Registrant – Specialism in historic buildings and conservation areas
Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
Registered with the Architects Registration Board (ARB)
Which? magazine residential expert and contributor
Ideal Home magazine residential expert and contributor
Member of the Green Register of Construction Professionals
Local knowledge
At GOAStudio | London residential architecture we assist home owners to create their perfect homes. An RIBA residential architect is the professional to guide you through your project, develop your design ideas, obtain local authority approvals on your behalf, and manage the whole process from initial sketches to liaising with the builder and other professionals. London is home to a wide variety of architectural styles and any particular house or flat can be transformed in many different and surprising ways.
We see ourselves as creative problem solvers who will deal with any construction, planning, and design issues that might be relevant to your project. As a result we are able to make informed planning arguments and liaise with planning case officers in a way that we always maximise what is possible to be achieved in each case; we often obtain planning approvals for projects that were refused approval previously.
We provide architectural services for residential projects across north, south, east, west and central London with most of our projects in the Boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hammersmith and Fulham, Haringey, Hounslow, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Lambeth, Lewisham, Richmond, Wandworth and Westminster.
Team work
Structural engineer | The services of a structural engineer are often needed at the Building Regulations stage; the engineer is the professional who is qualified to calculate loads, specify the size of beams/columns and design foundations based on specific structural loads.
Landscape architect | We also like to work with landscape architects who can bring a lot to the table when it comes to considering external spaces in more detail. Often a garden is not only the functional area where family life takes place; a landscaped garden is often the main view, the focal point and an extension of a living area and a beautiful external space can add a lot to the home living experience.
Builders | We are happy to recommend builders we have worked with successfully in the past and ask them to provide quotes for your project. Some of our very best projects have been the result of a co-ordinated and efficient collaboration between design and building teams that have worked with in the past and they have become able to resolve issues quickly and creatively.
Client focus
At GOAStudio London residential architecture we provide a friendly and professional service that responds to the needs and aspirations of our clients.
Things people have said about us:
“We love the contrasting elements George incorporated into the design of our small extension, such as the pitched vs flat roof, the high vs low ceilings, and the dark vs light areas. His design is also extremely practical – from the layout of the kitchen to the utility area – and demonstrates that George has thought about how we might go about living in the space on a day to day basis, and not just how it might look on project completion.
George’s advice has also been helpful throughout our project and we appreciated in particular his breadth of knowledge on all matters related to our extension project. He appreciated constraints in terms of building size, requirements and budget, and suggested various practical options for us to consider. In the end we now have a truly unique design for our project. He was also very approachable and friendly, and incorporated many of the suggestions we made, so we felt as if we were part of the design team.”
PC & MT | Finchley Central, N3
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