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Studio80six RIBA Chartered Architectural Practice based in London.

Planning approval secured from Buckinghamshire Council.A contemporary glazed extension to an existing boathouse on the R...
08/09/2026

Planning approval secured from Buckinghamshire Council.

A contemporary glazed extension to an existing boathouse on the River Thames, designed to open the space fully onto the water while sitting quietly alongside the original structure.

Full-height glazing throughout, with the existing roofline retained above.

Budget, programme and regulation are not limitations on design. They are design inputs.In high-end residential work, the...
03/09/2026

Budget, programme and regulation are not limitations on design. They are design inputs.

In high-end residential work, the decision-making that shapes a project - structural approach, material selection, sequencing - happens long before anyone is on site. The question is whether design thinking is still present when those decisions get made, or whether it has already been handed off.

Our approach keeps the same logic running from initial concept through to construction. Cost and programme are considered from day one, not introduced as constraints once the design is set.

It tends to produce better outcomes. And fewer surprises.

Sloane Court West | A closer look at progress on siteA few weeks in, and this Chelsea Apartment Project has moved from s...
31/08/2026

Sloane Court West | A closer look at progress on site

A few weeks in, and this Chelsea Apartment Project has moved from strip-out to structure.

The apartment has been stripped back to brickwork and plasterwork throughout, and work has now moved on to realigning walls and installing metal track systems ahead of the substrate build-ups behind them. Internal partitions are going in too, starting to define the rooms within the plan, including the principal bedroom, dressing room and en suite, which are now set out and visible on site.

The kitchen has been fully stripped back, with the party wall to the rear now being lined ahead of the new layout going in. Levels and setting out are being checked continuously against the architectural and interior design drawings, to make sure everything on site matches what's been designed.

Working three floors up brings its own logistics. Every day, materials stripped from site are carefully stored, then carried down through the communal areas and out through the front door, in line with the access arrangements in place for the building.

More to come as the works progress.

Sloane Square | Where Each Level StandsEight townhouses, retained façade, and a lot happening behind it all at once.At r...
27/08/2026

Sloane Square | Where Each Level Stands

Eight townhouses, retained façade, and a lot happening behind it all at once.

At roof level, the mansards are fully prepped, membranes, battens and counter battens all in, ready for slates to go on before the leadwork and flashings finish it off.

At first floor, the rear façade is fully closed up. Brickwork's complete, insulation and vapour control membranes are in, and fireboarding is done at ceiling level, all ahead of first fix electrical.

At basement level, internal partitions are going in on a metal track system, giving the first real sense of how these spaces will divide and function.

Built to EnerPHit standard throughout.

Contractor: LTS
Structural Engineers: Form Structural Design
Services Consultants: Mantis Energy Ltd
CDM Consultant: Goddard Consulting
Interior Designer: Finchatton

25/08/2026

Last week we introduced one of our newest projects: a new build on an existing site within Metropolitan Open Land. Here's a proper look at the site itself.

The designation brings strict planning constraints, arboricultural surveys, root protection zones, ecology and archaeology all worked through with the planning team before siting was agreed. The finished house will take its cue from the existing principal dwelling, with an arts and crafts aesthetic built around clay tile hanging, traditional brickwork detailing and decorative chimneys.

Technical packages are being developed over the coming weeks, with site start targeted for later this year.

Design ambition and buildability are not in opposition. The tension usually comes from resolving them too late.In high-e...
19/08/2026

Design ambition and buildability are not in opposition. The tension usually comes from resolving them too late.

In high-end residential work, we think carefully about where complexity is worth spending. A feature stair, a stone threshold, a joinery-led room. These moments carry the design. The elements around them should support that without competing.

Engaging specialist contractors early changes the conversation. Fabrication logic informs detailing decisions before they are fixed, which means fewer compromises under construction pressure and better outcomes at completion.

South West London | First look: a new home taking shape on one of the most tightly protected sites we've worked on.This ...
18/08/2026

South West London | First look: a new home taking shape on one of the most tightly protected sites we've worked on.

This is one of our newest projects: the provision of a new build property on an existing site in South West London.

The site is designated as Metropolitan Open Land, which carries strict planning constraints. Arboricultural surveys, tree root protection zones, ecology assessments and archaeological surveys have all been carried out and worked through with the planning team, to make sure the siting and location of the new property meets the relevant criteria.

Architecturally, the new house will take its lead from the existing principal dwelling on site, adopting an arts and crafts aesthetic. Clay tile hanging, traditional masonry and brickwork detailing, and decorative chimneys are all being introduced to link the new building's language with the existing fabric.

Internally, the focus is on sustainability: new technology, and a thermal shell designed to perform well above the baseline regulatory standard.

Technical packages are being developed over the coming weeks, with a site start targeted for later this year.

We are delighted to have been appointed on a new project located in the heart of Marylebone working with Amesten Develop...
14/08/2026

We are delighted to have been appointed on a new project located in the heart of Marylebone working with Amesten Developments, the appointed Development Managers & Cost Consultants.

This 2,500sqft extensive refurbishment includes a complete internal reconfiguration of the property inclusive of a full services upgrade throughout. Working alongside Acouter Design, we are looking forward to supporting the design development process, offering services from RIBA Stages 1-6.

We also look forward to working with Axiom Structures, who are undertaking the structural design on the project and Carnell Warren, who are overseeing the services design. The team have already made a good start on the initial concept design stages of the scheme and we look forward to sharing further updates on its development in the near future.

Newly appointed for a planning application on a bespoke rear extension in Guernsey.The design proposal centres on bespok...
11/08/2026

Newly appointed for a planning application on a bespoke rear extension in Guernsey.

The design proposal centres on bespoke frameless glazed cassettes positioned between structural timber elements, creating a light-filled space that can be enjoyed throughout the year. A clerestory window has been incorporated into the western elevation to capture late afternoon and evening sunlight, enhancing the quality of natural light within the extension.

The proposal forms a contemporary addition to a traditional protected Guernsey farmhouse, balancing modern design with respect for the building's historic character. Exposed timber sections reflect the scale, materiality and architectural heritage of the existing farmhouse, keeping the new intervention sympathetic to its setting while expressing a clear contemporary identity.

Planning application in progress. More to follow as the design develops.

New mansard roof completed in East Finchley.The project adds a new one-bedroom apartment above an existing commercial un...
05/08/2026

New mansard roof completed in East Finchley.

The project adds a new one-bedroom apartment above an existing commercial unit, maximising residential accommodation without altering the fundamental character of the parade below.

Form and materiality were carefully considered throughout, with the new roofline designed to sit comfortably alongside the surrounding built environment rather than compete with it.

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