Our projects

This project involves the substantial extension and refurbishment of a grade 2 listed semi detached villa in Barnes. The works include replacing an existing twentieth century conservatory with a part single, part two storey contemporary rear extension and an extension on top of the original coach house to the side creating an additional floor. The new extension incorporates a reinstated historic stone balcony and set of steps leading down to the lower ground floor rear garden, in their original location. The client's brief also included a requirement for the retention of a substantial wisteria that is well established across the back of the pair of villas, and the design does this by offsetting the extension from the property boundary  enabling the creation of a planting area. Foundations had to be specially designed to minimise risk to the retained plant, and integrated irrigation is incorporated. The design also includes side facing glazing beneath the steps giving occupants an otherwise unavailable view of the wisteria from within the house.

The rear extension incorporates highly contemporary detailing, and slender structural steelwork, developed carefully alongside the project's structural engineer, to maximise light and give the new living spaces a strong contemporary aesthetic, in clear contrast with the refurbished historic parts of the existing house.

This project in Kew, a few steps from Kew Village and Kew Gardens, involved the complete reconfiguration of a Locally Listed Victorian house. The works involved adding a full basement level, reconfiguring the stairs and layout and adding side and rear extensions adding 1,500 sq ft of living spaces.

The result is a 6000sq ft double fronted family home with a fabulous family kitchen / dining room, large games room, gym, cinema, hot tub, lego room, home offices and 6 bedroom suites including a wonderful double aspect master suite.

The basement is designed with natural light entering from the front and side skylights as well as opening to the rear garden via glazed sliding doors.

In 2015 the congregation of Christ Church Teddington sold their historic church building which had become too large and difficult to maintain, and moved into the adjacent 1970s community hall. This building was not well suited for use as a church and had low ceilings, poor natural light, and no street presence.

Michael Jones Architects were approached to create a new permanent home for the church by refurbishing and extending this building. In 2016 we obtained planning permission for our proposal and in May 2017 work to transform the hall began on site.

The design creates a sequence of uplifting spaces which lead the visitor from the street through to the worship space. A new glazed entrance, visible from the street acts, as a beacon marking the church’s presence in the public realm. Within the church grounds new garden spaces have been created with fitted oak benches providing places to wait and reflect. The entrance lobby provides a pleasant gathering space with views through a high level window to the congregation's historic church building. A new office faces the entrance allowing the minister to see and greet visitors. The central corridor uses new sun tunnel skylights to bring daylight into the centre of the building. The main hall is divided by a bi-folding oak partition which will allow the building to perform multiple functions simultaneously. In the main worship space the existing roof structure has been replaced with exposed composite oak and stainless steel trusses, maximising volume and natural light in this most important space.

A new build three storey plus basement 11,000sq ft dwelling just off Wimbledon Common, on Calonne Road in a Conservation Area. The proposed new family home is seven times the size of the 1960s house on the site.

We have just received planning approval in the first application for the full scheme and are now working on the detailed design to commence on site shortly.

The design is based on traditional Georgian proportions. The simple classical design focuses on high quality materials, carefully detailed. The exterior is made up of Portland Stone architectural details to the eves as well as the surrounds to the timber sash windows and doors. This is complemented by reclaimed facing brick with lime pointing under a welsh slate roof. The main entrance is defined by a central stone portico.

Our client had recently purchased an elegant Edwardian house near Twickenham Riverside and wanted to enlarge and remodel it to make it fit for a modern family for years to come.

The house is locally listed (BTM) and within a Conservation Area with a number of planning restrictions.

The client liked the existing architecture but wanted a modern, open plan living space to the rear and additional spaces for a playroom and cinema room for their young family.

The developed scheme involves the demolition of a muddled 1.5 storey 1980’s rear extension and the addition of a full basement and two-storey full width rear extension. A wrap-over glass skylight / window provides a clean visual break between the existing house and the new modern extension.

The basement and ground floors are linked at the rear through the addition of an exciting two-storey high void and guillotine door system. The doors open vertically to provide a full width opening with no stacked door sets in the way blocking the relationship with the garden. We added pivot doors to the side too, for use through the colder winter months.

Our client approached us with a fairly open brief of overhauling and modernising their dated Townhouse, which they had been renting out for a number of years, before they moved back to the area. The house, having been constructed by a developer in the late 1990s was poorly laid out at ground floor level, and the low quality finishes were beginning to deteriorate. The original, plastic roofed, conservatory was cold in winter and unbearably hot in summer, making the kitchen unusable.

Michael Jones Architects proposed a rationalisation of the plan at ground floor level, forming a generous new open hallway, with views through to a central courtyard and out through a new rear extension to the garden. The under-used garage was converted to provide a ground floor WC, utility room and store, concealed behind a ribbed oak feature wall.

The new extension is supported by a white-washed larch glulam frame which is visible above the desk and across the roof window which abuts the main part of the house. This is complemented by the oak framed glazing, a material which is used throughout the property within built in joinery.

This 16,000 sq ft new build house is part of a larger private estate masterplan (totalling 25,000 sq ft) we are delivering, including the complete relandscaping of a 2.5 acre plot within the St. George’s Hill private estate, in Weybridge.

The main house extends over four floors, featuring an internal 22m swimming pool, spa and gym complex, bowling alley, vertical hydroponic farm, cinema room and an external slide connecting the play area to the living rooms as well as numerous activity spaces, seven ensuite bedrooms and staff quarters.

The elegant highly insulated structure is clad in natural stone, enveloped in planting. We are using recycled or natural materials along with a Ground Source Heat Pump and Photovoltaic Panels to achieve near Passive House credentials. The south facing triple glazing connects the house to the surrounding landscaping and utilises the south facing views of the Surrey hills.

We are working in collaboration with Rosebank, APS and KFB Interiors on this exciting project. The scheme received planning consent in a single application and we are currently working on the detailed design, in order to go onsite later in the year.

Nightingale's Rainbow is a lasting tribute to the resilience and community spirit of Buckinghamshire throughout the Coronavirus pandemic. It was built as a way to raise funds for the Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Charitable Fund and Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity.

The structure contains over 17,000 tiles, available to the public and commercial organisations to dedicate in return for donations. Alongside the physical rainbow is a virtual rainbow, allowing donors to select a specific tile and leave a message of thanks or remembrance for their loved ones (https://www.nightingalesrainbow.org.uk/).

At almost 5.6m high and 8.3m long, the rainbow sits on two large concrete pad foundations, it has a steel substructure that was manufactured in three sections and bolted together on site, then clad in colourful mosaic tiles. At night the rainbow is lit using LED strip lighting concealed within the structure ensuring it is brightly lit and unmissable. The immediate surrounding area has been landscaped with a small viewing area.

The project represents a unique collaboration between the client, consultants, contractors, suppliers and the community, with many providing their time, services and materials at hugely reduced costs, and in some cases entirely free of charge, ultimately making this project possible. A group of children from local schools also assisted with planting to complete the landscaping, securing the Rainbow’s position as an important focal point for the local community and a symbol of hope for all who pass it on their way into and out of the hospital.

A writer, based in Richmond, needed a library to house her 5000+ book collection alongside a reading and study space.

A two and a half storey extension to her Grade 2 Listed Villa houses this within a contemporary portal steel frame structure. The bespoke joinery included a secret desk space, staircase integrated into the joinery units, and a glass and timber mezzanine.

The relationship between the house and garden was improved by opening up the rear of the lower ground floor. The garden was re-landscaped which exposed a previously concealed original well.

Other works competed included remodelling to the entrance hall, bathrooms and ancillary spaces.

Michael Jones Architects were appointed to help the homeowners transform their tired and poorly designed 1970's bungalow into a striking yet contextual two-storey contemporary family home.

The existing bungalow sits on the side of a rolling valley in Surrey's Green Belt, but currently suffers from a poor layout which does not take advantage of the incredible scenery.

The proposal re-uses much of the existing structure but radically reimagines the internal layout and external appearance of the home, whilst adding an additional 150 sqm of internal floor space. A new double-height atrium with expansive skylight will greet visitors and separate the house into four distinct areas: open-plan living, private family bedrooms, leisure, and guest accommodation. Large areas of glazing are used to offer panoramic views of the valley and break down the barrier between the house and the landscape. New contextual materials including western red cedar cladding, hand struck clay bricks, and a large green roof are used externally to soften the impact of the house on the Green Belt and create a more serene environment for the homeowners.

Planning permission for this exciting project within the Green Belt was achieved on the first attempt in March 2020 and we are currently working towards starting on site later in the year.

Our clients recently purchased this stunning listed property and its outbuildings, and wanted to renovate it to suit the needs of a modern growing family whilst preserving its period appearance and feel.

The house, owned by the previous family for over 40 years, was well loved and faced a large and mature garden. The main house, built in circa 1720 was originally a cottage; it was doubled in size around 1850 and again in 1902 making for an interesting and eclectic set of spaces.

The design worked around creating an open plan hub of the house without damaging the proportions and layout of the existing listed building. We achieved this by creating a modern lightweight pavilion extension, linking the existing kitchen and an enlarged sitting room in the north wing which became the play  room. This allowed the flow between the principal spaces of the house to work much better.

On the first floor a connection of three rooms created the master suite. The children's bedrooms are all situated on the south wing and have their own bathroom.

The top floor was opened up by vaulting the ceiling to create a stunning guest suite.

The outbuildings were largely rebuilt (originally a butlers quarters, piggery, stables and garages) to provide a workshop and a two bedroom annexe. The ceilings were vaulted to improve the proportions, and roof lights were added to improve the amount of natural light in the space. A climbing wall was added in a workshop / hobby room.

Finally, two further extensions gave the client an additional utility space and a home office. We used a small existing basement to house all of the plant for the main property.

The project evolved around creating a stunning kitchen and orangery space for the clients to enjoy with a view of both Richmond Green and their rear garden.

We obtained listed building consent for a two storey wrap around rear extension and extensive removelling to their house and developed a kitchen design in collaboration with Jonny Grey.

The project included a new cinema room, family office, wine cellar, guest annex and refurbishment of the principal rooms and circulation. Completed in 2014.

This 9,000 sq ft new build sunken house is part of a larger private estate masterplan (totalling 25,000 sq ft) we are delivering, including the complete relandscaping of a 2.5 acre plot within the St. George’s Hill private estate, in Weybridge.

The guest house extends over three floors with over half the height sunken into the ground which, along with its enveloping U shape, creates a cosy and intimate environment and a strong link to the surrounding woodland landscape.

The living spaces are all connected to the private enclosed courtyard and the first floor offers views towards the Surrey hills to the south. The scheme also includes a separate private office space, overlooking a secluded Koi pond with the Surrey hills in the distance.

The elegant highly insulated structure is being built using recycled or natural materials where possible along with a Ground Source Heat Pump and Photovoltaic Panels, to achieve near Passive House credentials.

We are working in collaboration with Rosebank, APS and KFB Interiors on this exciting project. The scheme received planning consent in a single application and we are currently working on the detailed design, in order to go onsite later in the year.

This project involved an extensive refurbishment, restoration and extension of a Grade 2 Listed 1850’s Villa.

The house had been untouched for some 40 years and the refurbishment involved opening up the house to allow modern open plan living and large amounts of natural light without damaging the existing fabric and original details.

The works included a large two-storey side and rear extension, following the vernacular on the front and a contemporary glazed extension to the rear.

The clients wanted to increase the sustainable credentials of the house, achieved through provision of a ground source heat pump, improvement to the insulation, water harvesting and use of recycled materials.

Opening up the house internally meant that the flow of spaces was much improved including a double aspect master suite and a library space acting as a link space between the kitchen / diner and the formal dining spaces.

This elegant late Victorian property had been neglected for some time and was in need of renovation and extension to meet the needs of the family who purchased it.

A large ground floor rear extension was proposed in a contemporary style including metal cladding and large sliding doors. Above this a first floor extension housing a bathroom was proposed in a more traditional style, matching the house.

The ground floor extension contains a single open plan space with kitchen, dining and sitting areas, anchored around the contemporary fireplace at one end, and the bespoke kitchen cabinetry at the other.

In addition to the extensions, the ground floor of the house was refurbished to a high standard, including restoring the original decorative cornices, a new tile floor in the hall and some bold paint colours. The staircase was also replaced in a style to match the original.

The client contacted us to assist them in the renovation of their new family home with a tight programme as a baby was on the way.

We worked in collaboration with Studio 73 Interior Designers to deliver the project which included a new master suite, nursery and guest suite as well as the addition of underfloor heating, air conditioning and acoustic and thermal improvements.

In collaboration with 'shedkm', Michael Jones Architects designed 2,800 square metres of open plan office space, all constructed above parking for 100 cars. The open plan offices, a cafe and a training centre are all accessed from a central boulevard. The centre is currently being further extended.

We were appointed by the owners of a 160 year old Victorian home to undertake a full scheme of refurbishments. Internally the existing house has ornate original detailing to the doors, window and plasterwork, but a rather modern finish elsewhere.

This minimalist finish was contrary to the client's tastes and lifestyle requirements which resulted in a fully bespoke and vibrant palette of traditional joinery, textures and colours being introduced. This all hiding a complex but discreet and sensitively installed mechanical and electrical installation including the latest in full home automation. A ground source heat pump supplies the air conditioning and a rainwater harvesting system irrigates the garden.

Our work and collaboration with an interior designer resulted in a harmonious and ultimately personalised environment. The 450 sqm house includes six bedrooms, a playroom, home cinema, wine cellar, library, gym, drawing room, dining room and a large open plan, double aspect kitchen and living space linking to the re-landscaped garden.

The house, situated within the Richmond Hill Conservation Area and listed as a Building of Townscape Merit, suffered from a defective roof, with complex and inadequate drainage. The multiple leaks caused by the existing roof shape and drainage system had already damaged the roof structure and were putting the fabric of the building at risk of further degradation.

In order to address the fundamental design issues of the existing roof drainage, a full redesign had to be undertaken. Due to the sensitive nature of the site and in an effort to protect the character of the area  and the BTM itself, the new roof was designed to be as discreet as possible and virtually unnoticeable from the road.

The scheme was initially refused planning permission by the Local Authority, but was eventually granted permission following a successful Appeal.

The new layout allows for an improved connection between the upper and  lower floors, and increases the quantity of natural light penetrating the property. The second floor now comprises of a family bathroom, three spacious well proportioned bedrooms and a generously-sized loft storage area.

Full refurbishment and extension of a ground floor flat in a Victorian terraced property.The flat was extended and remodelled to provide more open plan living space. A key part of the brief was to improve the relationship between the flat and its garden, this was achieved by installing large sliding glass doors with level thresholds opening from the new, contemporary kitchen, out onto the rear patio and water pool.

The master bedroom, which was previously at the front of the building near a busy road, was re-positioned deeper into the plan to protect it from the noise, but the design retained the possibility of separating off the front part of the open plan space to form a guest bedroom when required. A carefully selected palette of modern and traditional finishes gives the interior of the flat a bright and contemporary feel, whilst retaining the elegance of a traditional property.

Major refurbishment of a two storey detached property in the St Margarets Trust Grounds. This project involved a single storey extension to the rear and side of the property, full refurbishment of the ground and first floors, formation of a roof terrace above the new rear extension, removing and re-constructing the roof of the house to contain a large guest suite, and formation of a new basement.

The new layout at ground floor level provides contemporary open plan living space, divided up by the staircase down into the basement, and an exposed steel frame supporting the rear wall of the house above.

The basement contains plant room, utility space and a games room, located beneath the rear garden to reduce the amount of underpinning required to the existing house. Natural light is provided via a side facing light-well and a large walk-on roof light in the patio above.

Photovoltaic roof slates were introduced to provide some of the house’s electricity demands whilst retaining an appropriate appearance for the conservation area. The single storey side extension has a green roof, reducing surface water-run off and minimising visual impact.

We were appointed to convert an existing office space above a bank into 14 apartments utilising the office to residential Prior Approval planning policy changes.

We worked with the client to maximise the number of units on the site whilst cost engineering to make use of the existing fenestration arrangement and structural frame, thereby minimising changes to the existing structure and envelope.

The scheme includes 878m2 of A1 office space and 355m2 of modern 2 bedroom apartments.

We gained planning approval for the partial change of use and extension of the existing bank building to maximise the outdoor space. The additional storey, proportioned to sit comfortably with the existing building, sits back from, and gives precedence to, the existing facade, which forms an important part of the streetscape.

This listed building is one of 5 pairs of semi-detached villas built as an elegant, single development on the west side of Richmond Green in the mid nineteenth century.

MJA provided a new, two storey side extension housing a lowered garage and utility room at lower-ground floor level, plus a new kitchen and dining area on the upper ground floor. In the original rooms we provide a study, gym and wine cellar on the lower ground floor. On the upper ground floor we remodelled the open plan drawing room and provided a new library.

The upper two floors were all remodelled with six bedrooms and new bathrooms and shower rooms on all floors. We designed a mezzanine bed platform for one of the four children in what was originally the smallest bedroom.

We redesigned the garden, providing a contemporary, full width pool with water feature plus a bridge link to the house. The pool was used as an alternative to a solid balustrade, which would have interrupted views from house to garden.

Michael Jones Architects were appointed in May 2015 to obtain planning permission to demolish an existing detached 1930s property and replace it with a new, detached, five- bedroom house with basement.

At ground floor level the design incorporates a generous double height entrance area at the front of the house. A large open plan kitchen, dining and living space with contemporary glazing overlooks the rear garden. The main space in the basement is designed with entertaining in mind, a basement courtyard to the rear provides natural light into this space, and direct access from the basement courtyard to the rear garden is provided via a spiral staircase. The first and second floors provide the bedrooms.

To keep the carbon footprint of the new house to a minimum its insulation exceeds current building regulations, and utilises renewable technology in the form of an air source heat pump and photovoltaic panels on the roof.

The client moved into their new property in November 2017.

A Hall of Residence for the University of Kingston on a prominent corner site near Richmond Park, with accommodation for 119 students in single, en-suite rooms. 60 of the rooms are arranged in clusters of 10, each sharing a kitchen/dining/living room. The remaining 59 rooms are self-contained, en-suite, studio rooms, each with its own mini-kitchen. 2 of these are specially designed for wheel chair users. The building scores 'Excellent' on the BREEAM sustainability scale, and is clad in locally sourced bricks and roof slates.

We were appointed to develop the initially consented scheme to add a full basement and accommodation in the roof as well as designing a contemporary interior.

Consent was achieved for this additional volume and the ground floor was opened up to create generous open plan family spaces. The new basement provides a games room, cinema and plant room.

A large full width master suite occupied the rear of the first floor with two smaller bedrooms at the front. The second floor roof space provided two large double bedrooms with en suite shower rooms.

Solar roof panels provide 30% of the energy requirements for the property.

Working with a local developer, we gained planning permission for seven new dwellings, including three 3 and 4 bedroom, traditionally styled family houses, a 3 bedroom chalet-style house, and three modern apartments on this heavily overlooked post-industrial site in a residential area.

Key issues that were overcome include the increased density on the site, overlooking, and rights to light.

St Peter’s Road is a large detached Victorian house in the St Margarets Estate Conservation Area. It is a Building of Townscape Merit, located amongst a mixture of detached and semi-detached properties of varying styles.

Our proposal seeks to replace a poorly designed and proportioned side extension with a new extension that is more suited to the original house in terms of character and appearance.

The proposal also takes advantage of the wide plot by including a double garage and workshop on the other side of the house, with a self contained annex above. Both side extensions have basement space below. The height, size and volume of the extensions have been carefully considered to respond to the varying context on the two sides of the house. Large areas of glazing and lightwells allow natural light to penetrate the newly formed spaces.

Planning approval was initially refused by Richmond Council, but permission was later obtained through a successful appeal led by Michael Jones Architects.

Our client is using part of Westfield Shopping Centre, White City, for their vehicle customisation business.

Our design includes a ‘Showroom Pod’ in the centre of the space, with a number of interactive features to aid customers in making decisions on how to modify their vehicles. The two spaces banking the showroom are workshops, where the vehicle wrapping and modification takes place. Each workshop has access to a shared back-of-house workshop containing storage and additional workspace allowing the areas on display to the public to remain clean and tidy.

The Stable is a chain of restaurants based in the south-west of England currently expanding their business. We are working on multiple sites for this client.

The Winchester site was previously used as a bar and night club.The project involved internal remodelling of the building to provide 140 covers, including 24 covers on the pavement, provision of an open-plan ‘theatre’ kitchen at first floor level, and a new bar. In addition to this the inappropriate modern night club frontage was replaced with a more traditional timber framed glazed frontage. Large folding-sliding doors allow the restaurant space to extend onto the pavement during the summer months.

The existing clubhouse is built on the steep bank of the Island Barn Reservoir.

We have completed the refurbishment of the building. The upper floor of the building, level with the reservoir, contains new relaxation and eating and drinking facilities. The lower oor contains new changing and storage facilities.

We have completely replanned and refurbished the main club room. We have also designed a new storeroom beneath the main room which is hung from the existing structure in order to protect the reservoir bank.

This unique Grade II Listed Coach House in St John’s Wood was in a bit of a state when our client purchased it. Having last been modernised in the 1990s, the interiors were tired with poor levels of daylight, and the architecture, whilst creatively designed for a former owner, had become very dated.

Working closely with the interior design team at Tollgard Studio, we transformed the space through a handful of careful changes to create a light and airy contemporary home, whilst celebrating the architectural features within the existing house.

This included unlocking the issues with poor natural light, which was achieved through opening up the main roof above the feature spiral staircase, and splitting the roof between the extension and the original building, both allowing daylight to flood into the centre of the deep ground floor plan.

The works also included a full building management system, climate control and audio visual installation, all carefully integrated into the architecture of the home in conjunction with LinkIT Solutions.

A row of cottages dating back to the first half of the 19th century, adjacent to the site of Richmond Palace and within the Richmond Riverside Conservation Area.

We were approached by the owner of one of the properties to explore the possibility of undertaking a loft conversion with rear dormer. Following a pre-application we successfully gained permission for the design.

Due to space restrictions, we had to ensure that the proposal was as efficient as possible. This involved some layout changes to the existing house, including replacement of the ground to first floor staircase, and lowering of the ceiling in the first floor.To avoid the lowered ceilings becoming a problem we introduced large volume spaces where possible.

In order to further enhance spatial efficiency, and ensure compliance with the building regulations, we worked with a fire engineer to avoid the need for the normal fire compartmentation and enclosed escape routes, which would have used up valuable space.

This Grade II listed property within Richmond’s Sheen Road Conservation is a Queen Anne / Early Georgian, residence with a 20th Century rear addition.

The owners brief was to convert the rear extension into a modern family wing with a new kitchen and dining area on the upper ground floor, linked by a contemporary, open stair down to a childrens’ arts and crafts, study, entertainment and play area on the lower ground floor. The linking staircase was lined with a childrens’ library, the stairs being used to allow children to gain access to many books over a considerable height. At lower ground floor level we also provided a gym, nanny flat and a vaulted wine cellar using reclaimed bricks, pavers and slate.

At upper ground floor level we also converted the old kitchen into a TV snug, restored an historic plaster ceiling in the reception room, provided two new studies for the clients with extensive book shelving, installed a new cabochon floor and completely rebuilt the crudely built external balcony with a design which elegantly integrated the historic detailing with a new, coffered, structure.

Refurbishment of this Building of Townscape Merit has offered an opportunity for a local estate agent to raise its profile.The new open-plan offices, laid out over four floors with integrated breakout spaces, meeting rooms and amenity spaces, will give a new identity to the company reinforcing its role as a key player in the local property market.

A blue band, coloured to match the company’s logo, will run across the front window and up behind the fully restored facade, thereby highlighting the company’s presence to passers by.

Michael Jones Architects have been appointed to review several assets of Richmond, the American International University in London. The University is split over two campuses; Richmond and Kensington.

The Kensington campus was in need of a convivial social centre, so we were commissioned to design a new café within the old art studios.This needed to be a flexible space: a place to relax and gather in groups, to be used for lectures, and an informal place to study.

Outside of its day to day use, the café becomes a venue for evening events, opening out onto an external courtyard area.

We are currently working with Richmond, the American International University in London on a number of refurbishments. These include a new suite of psychology labs for a new degree course, converting offices to classrooms, the construction of a new ar t faculty with offices and studios, and refurbishing bathroom facilities.

Ongoing works also include reviewing the spatial and circulation strategy for their main, Grade II listed, flagship building in Richmond.

We are currently working with Richmond, the American International University in London to update its portfolio of residential accommodation across both the Richmond and Kensington campuses.

The work includes refurbished bedrooms, communal shower rooms, private wetrooms, and canteen facilities. We are currently developing proposals to modernise the halls of residence by installing ensuite shower rooms.