Business Details
Residential Architects in London | Stephen Turvil Architects
We are a small firm of experienced and professional RIBA chartered architects specialising in residential new builds, refurbishments, and extensions for clients in London and the south of England. Our practice prioritises good communication and understanding individual client needs, ensuring architectural design that balances practicality, aesthetics, and the invigoration of the human spirit. Led by Stephen Turvil, our team combines deep expertise in the planning system with a passion for design innovation. Stephens career-long focus on residential architecture is complemented by his role as an educator at Boston University, where he teaches a study programme on Londons history and architecture.His unique perspective as a licensed Thames Mudlark further enriches our approach to historical context and materiality in design. With projects ranging from bespoke kitchens to comprehensive house refurbishments and new builds, we deliver tailored solutions that reflect both client aspirations and the character of their surroundings. Our portfolio demonstrates our commitment to creating spaces that are functional, beautiful, and enduring.
Services
Refurbishment
Extensions
New Build
Residential Architecture
Planning Consultation
Highlights and features
- We specialise in residential architecture with a focus on London and the south of England.
- Our team has extensive experience navigating the UK planning system.
- We combine design innovation with practical, client-centred solutions.
- Our lead architect teaches London architectural history at Boston University.
- We maintain a deep understanding of historical context through Thames Mudlark activities.
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
Services
Refurbishment
We deliver comprehensive property renovations that reconfigure layouts, update electrical and plumbing systems, and modernise kitchens and bathrooms. Our work includes fitted joinery, new finishes, and exterior alterations to enhance functionality and aesthetic appeal. Each project integrates extensions where needed to create cohesive, future-proof living spaces tailored to client requirements.
Extensions
Our bespoke extensions respond to property context and client needs, ranging from rear and side additions to basement developments. Each design prioritises spatial harmony, natural light optimisation, and material compatibility while expanding living areas to accommodate modern lifestyles and property value enhancement.
New Build
We design complete new properties from initial concept through planning approval to construction. Our process ensures architectural coherence, regulatory compliance, and material innovation. Projects like The Old Telephone Exchange demonstrate our ability to create distinctive, site-specific residences that balance contemporary living needs with environmental considerations.
Residential Architecture
Our residential expertise spans private commissions including bespoke kitchens, whole-house refurbishments, and new build projects. We focus on creating spaces that reflect client personalities while adhering to planning regulations. Services include detailed design development, construction documentation, and site supervision to ensure quality execution of architectural vision.
Planning Consultation
We provide specialist guidance on navigating the UK planning system, with particular expertise in London and southern England. Our services include feasibility studies, heritage considerations, and submission preparation. This ensures clients understand regulatory requirements while maximising their property's development potential through informed design decisions.
People
Stephen Turvil
Architect
Stephen Turvil leads the practice with a career dedicated to residential architecture. He combines planning system expertise with teaching experience at Boston University and Thames Mudlark activities to inform design approaches that balance modernity with historical context.
Questions
What areas do Stephen Turvil Architects cover?
We primarily work in London and the south of England, delivering residential projects that respond to local architectural character and planning requirements.
What types of residential projects do you handle?
Our expertise includes new builds, extensions, and full property refurbishments, ranging from single-room renovations to comprehensive house transformations with integrated design solutions.
How does your design process work?
We begin with client consultations to understand needs, followed by concept development, planning submissions, and detailed design. We maintain close communication throughout construction to ensure design integrity and practical outcomes.
Are you qualified to handle planning applications?
As RIBA chartered architects, we have extensive experience preparing planning applications and navigating regulatory requirements, including heritage considerations and local authority negotiations.
Can you assist with historic property renovations?
Yes, our team has specific expertise in balancing modernisation with historical sensitivity, informed by Stephen Turvil's Thames Mudlark license and teaching on London's architectural history.
