Business Details
We founded rjha Architects in 2012, building on over 25 years of director-level experience in leading London practices. Our practice creates thoughtful, well-crafted buildings across West London, the home counties, and the south coast. We specialise in residential, commercial, and community projects, delivering bespoke housing, developer-led schemes, and RIO housing. Our team combines creative thinking with deep technical expertise, guiding every project from concept through planning and construction. As a Passive House Certified Designer, our director ensures that sustainability principles are embedded in every design we produce. We integrate Passive House principles and low-carbon strategies to achieve energy-efficient, site-responsive architecture.
Our approach begins with listening carefully to our clients' aspirations, priorities, and constraints before developing a tailored brief. We adhere to three core principles: thoughtful design that enhances everyday life, contextual sensitivity, and sustainable performance. We collaborate closely with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure projects are beautifully resolved and carefully managed. Our commitment to clarity, communication, and meticulous detailing underpins every stage of the architectural process. We take pride in delivering buildings that are practical, enduring, and precisely tailored to our clients' needs.
Our approach begins with listening carefully to our clients' aspirations, priorities, and constraints before developing a tailored brief. We adhere to three core principles: thoughtful design that enhances everyday life, contextual sensitivity, and sustainable performance. We collaborate closely with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure projects are beautifully resolved and carefully managed. Our commitment to clarity, communication, and meticulous detailing underpins every stage of the architectural process. We take pride in delivering buildings that are practical, enduring, and precisely tailored to our clients' needs.
Highlights and features
- We have delivered architecture since 2012 with 25 years' experience.
- Our director is a certified Passive House Designer.
- We integrate Passive House principles into every project.
- Our team combines 20 years' residential and commercial expertise.
- We manage projects from concept through to construction completion.
Services
Bespoke Housing
We design bespoke private homes and renovations that are meticulously tailored to each client's unique aspirations and lifestyle. Our approach integrates Passive House principles to ensure exceptional energy efficiency, comfort, and long-term value for homeowners. We guide projects from initial concept through planning and construction, delivering practical, enduring residences of the highest quality.
Developer-Led Housing
We collaborate with developers to deliver high-quality housing schemes that balance commercial viability with design excellence and sustainability. Our team employs low-carbon strategies and Passive House principles to create energy-efficient homes that appeal to modern buyers. We manage the entire process from planning through technical design to construction, ensuring efficient delivery and careful cost control.
RIO Housing
We architect RIO housing schemes that fulfil the rigorous standards of registered providers and community-focused developments. Each project integrates Passive House principles to achieve low-energy, low-carbon homes that offer residents superior comfort and affordability. Our collaborative process ensures clarity, communication, and careful detailing from concept through to final handover.
Conservation Architecture
We specialise in conservation architecture, sensitively restoring listed buildings and heritage assets while introducing contemporary functionality. Our expertise ensures that historic fabric is preserved and enhanced through careful detailing, appropriate materials, and sustainable low-energy interventions. We navigate complex planning requirements to deliver projects that respect their context and provide enduring value for custodians.
Basement Design
We design high-quality basement extensions and conversions that maximise space, natural light, and thermal performance within existing properties. Our technical expertise addresses structural, waterproofing, and ventilation challenges to create healthy, comfortable subterranean living environments. We integrate Passive House principles to ensure energy efficiency and long-term durability, delivering seamless additions that enhance property value.
