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01/10/2026

An exciting package has arrived in the Whittaker Parsons studio - our gorgeous new tote bags have landed!

Graphics by and dyed in the dreamiest terracotta/coral colour these beauties are ready to head out into the world and help spread the word about what we do. 

Made from organic cotton and screen-printed by Bags of Ethics.

If you’re one of our lovely clients… keep your eyes peeled. Your bag will be winging its way to you very soon! 🧡

24/09/2026

Wow, we had around 1000 visitors last Saturday at Blythe Hill House!

​We were thrilled to open the doors for this year’s Open House Festival.

At the heart of this project was a simple question: how do you adapt a home for a growing family without discarding what’s already there?

​By building upon the original structure, improving spatial flow, and integrating a robust fabric-first energy strategy—including PV panels and an air-source heat pump (ASHP)—we created a resilient home designed to evolve over time.

​The biggest surprise for visitors? Learning that our clients' annual electricity bills come in at just £100. 💡

​A massive thank you to our wonderful clients for opening their doors, Open House volunteers and to everyone who stopped by to ask questions and explore!

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17/09/2026

02/06/2026

Work in progress. Super excited about this one — our first pub in Leadenhall Market!

Over the spring, we've been working closely with our client to transform a former restaurant into a new tavern. The brief called for a space rich in atmosphere and character: dark-stained timber, cosy booths, deep claret café curtains, reclaimed floors, and carefully sourced furniture.

Rather than starting from scratch, we've approached the project through the lens of adaptive reuse. Existing bars, seating and furniture have been reimagined and refreshed - circulation reconfigured.

As architects, we're interested in how interiors shape social behaviour. How do you create a sequence of spaces that encourage interaction? Where do people choose to gather, linger and return to? This project has been an exploration of those questions — balancing intimacy and openness to create a space comfortable enough to spend an afternoon in that turns into an evening.

Looking forward to testing the atmosphere ourselves and finding our favourite spot to sit soon!

21/05/2026

Here we are in an early design workshop for a new family home in County Cork, gathered around a working physical model to test ideas and shape a home around the way our clients want to live (in an excellent house for a party complete with cold plunge and sauna btw).

Just submitted for planning approval, this new-build home is designed to Passive House standards and shaped by the realities of its setting: the open rural landscape of south-west Ireland and its powerful prevailing westerly winds.

Arranged around a sheltered courtyard, the home creates protected outdoor space while allowing daily life to remain connected to the landscape, changing light and atmosphere. The house settles into the site, creating moments where inside and outside overlap — offering shelter without losing a sense of place.

Simple, carefully considered local materials will support the home’s performance, creating a low-energy, durable family home designed to feel calm, comfortable and deeply rooted in its environment. 

13/04/2026

Unlocking hidden potential 

Over the past year, we’ve been reimagining underused office spaces around an urban square in the Isle of Dogs—transforming them into 20 new homes across three sites.

By converting office use into thoughtfully designed one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, this project responds to the growing demand for housing while creating a more vibrant, balanced community.

A central principle of the project is to optimise our built environment; it reflects our commitment to working with what already exists—treating existing buildings as latent resources. Through thoughtful adaptation, the scheme demonstrates how building less, making well, and maximising existing assets can deliver sustainable, high-quality living environments.

10/04/2026

We will be opening our doors as part of
Creative Open House at Stratford Workshops
We'd love to meet you!!

Friday 17th April at 17:00pm till 21:00pm in collaboration with Creative Newham.

Apart from joining us for a drink and chat it is a great opportunity to step inside the workshops, meet other local artists and makers.

Spend the evening exploring the studios, discovering different creative practices, and connecting with fellow locals, residents, and creatives. All welcome!

What to expect
• Open studios and workshop tours
• Live performances, refreshments and nibbles
• Opportunities to meet local artists and residents
• Networking and creative conversations
• A welcoming community atmosphere

Delivered with the support of Creative Newham, supporting local artists and creative communities across the borough.

26/02/2026

When a home works hard for you, life feels lighter.

Swipe to see how we design for real, everyday life — beautifully.  There's a cute photo of a dog shower at the end! 

Good design isn’t just about the big gestures. It’s about the quiet daily wins.

Photos and Whittaker Parsons projects in running order:
1. Larch Loft, photo credit
2. Blythe Hill House, photo credit .christina.hancock
3. Woodgrange Villa photo credit .christina.hancock
4. Lola's House ,photo credit
5. Brooksbys
6. Fur House photo credit
7. Kentish Town House photo credit
8. Fur House, photo credit
9. Lola's House, photo credit@clickclickjim

07/02/2026

Proof that a warm interior can outshine even the greyest London day!

These images were taken under heavy skies - swipe for external shots showing just how miserable it was!

The larch tones and lime render bring softness, comfort, and calm — a subtle mood-lifter when the weather does its worst.

Expertly shot by who managed to capture the light perfectly.

Airspace development by us!