Business Details
26 Years
experience
RIBA Chartered Architects for Retrofit & Conservation Projects
Established in 2000 by principal Alice Brown, AAB Architects is a RIBA chartered practice based in North London. Our approach combines architectural innovation with a commitment to environmental responsibility, specialising in retrofit, reuse, repair, and conservation of existing buildings. We serve educational, community, and residential clients, prioritising tailored solutions that reflect individual client aspirations. Alice Brown, a RIBA-accredited Conservation Architect, brings extensive experience from renowned practices including Colin St John Wilson & Partners and MacCormac Jamieson Prichard. Our work on projects like the Jubilee Line station at Southwark and Duke's Meadows demonstrates our technical expertise and creative problem-solving.We actively support sustainability through initiatives like Retrofit Kentish Town and research on social housing retrofits across London. Our team's expertise is complemented by memberships in the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings and the 20th Century Society. We maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors, ensuring collaborative and transparent processes. Our practice philosophy centres on detailed analysis of client needs while addressing climate change and biodiversity challenges through architectural solutions. With over two decades of experience, we continue to explore the value of existing buildings while embracing innovative design approaches.
Services
Retrofit
Conservation
Residential Retrofit
Educational Projects
Community Projects
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years' experience in architectural conservation
- Our team includes RIBA-accredited Conservation Architects
- We specialise in retrofit solutions for existing buildings
- We maintain membership in leading heritage organisations
- Our practice actively researches sustainable housing retrofits
Associations and certifications
- RIBA Chartered Practice
- Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings
- 20th Century Society
Services
Retrofit
Our retrofit services focus on modernising existing structures while maintaining their architectural integrity. We implement energy-efficient solutions that reduce environmental impact and improve building performance. This includes thermal upgrades, ventilation improvements, and adaptive reuse strategies tailored to each property's unique characteristics.
Conservation
Specialising in historic building conservation, we employ traditional techniques to preserve architectural heritage. Our approach combines modern technology with period-appropriate materials to maintain structural authenticity while ensuring compliance with current regulations and usage requirements.
Residential Projects
We deliver bespoke residential solutions that enhance living spaces while respecting original architectural features. Our services include space planning, energy efficiency upgrades, and accessibility modifications tailored to homeowners' specific needs and property constraints.
Educational Architecture
Our educational projects create inspiring learning environments that meet modern pedagogical needs. We specialise in adapting historic school buildings for contemporary use while incorporating sustainable design principles and accessible facilities.
Community Projects
We develop architectural solutions for community facilities that foster social interaction and local engagement. Our work includes renovating existing community buildings and designing new spaces that address specific neighbourhood requirements while maintaining environmental responsibility.
People
Alice Brown
Practice Principal
Founder of AAB Architects, Alice Brown is a RIBA-accredited Conservation Architect with over 25 years' experience. She specialises in building retrofit and heritage conservation, contributing to initiatives like Retrofit Kentish Town and social housing research across London.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in retrofit projects, building conservation, and sustainable design for residential, educational, and community properties across London.
How do you approach historic building conservation?
Our conservation approach combines traditional techniques with modern technology to preserve architectural integrity while meeting current usage requirements and regulations.
Can you help with residential property upgrades?
Yes, we provide tailored retrofit solutions for homes, including energy efficiency improvements, space optimisation, and accessibility modifications while maintaining original features.
What sustainability credentials do you have?
We actively research sustainable retrofit methods, participate in environmental initiatives, and incorporate energy-efficient solutions in all our projects to address climate change challenges.
How do you handle community-focused projects?
We engage with local stakeholders to create functional community spaces that address specific needs while maintaining environmental responsibility and architectural coherence.
Reviews (2)
Roger Bowdler
Sep 13, 2016
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Wholly positive. AAB brought very smooth project supervision, efficient liaison with the planners, great client alertness and a strong working relationship with the builders and engineer. And the design quality and constant eye on costs were each greatly appreciated. I can't recommend them highly enough.
Christina Bowdler
May 22, 2016
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AAB Architects designed a rooftop extension for our Georgian terraced house in a conservation area in North London. It was a small job in size, but required a sensitive approach from obtaining planning permission to implementation in a very restricted site. The quality of the design service was excellent throughout: from expanding the architectural possibilities of a restricted space and the close attention to detail in its execution. They found competitive contractors to tender for the job and supervised the building work closely so that the project remained within budget and schedule. We are
