Business Details
23 Years
experience
Expert Architects in London
Established in 2003, O'Tuama Brian is a design-led practice specialising in architecture and interior design solutions. With over two decades of collective experience, our approach combines rigorous analysis, collaborative dialogue, and innovative problem-solving to deliver tailored projects. We prioritise clarity in spatial form, lighting, and material selection, ensuring meticulous attention to detail across all project stages.Our reputation for thoroughness has fostered extensive repeat business and referrals, spanning new-build and refurbishment projects in commercial, leisure/retail, and residential sectors. Operating across diverse scales and budgets, we maintain a client-centric philosophy while upholding professional excellence and transparency in all our work.
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Project Management
Planning Applications
Refurbishments
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have 22 years of experience in architectural design and project delivery
- Our collaborative approach ensures client needs shape every design decision
- Thorough attention to detail across all project stages and scales
- Proven track record with diverse project types including commercial and residential
- Direct involvement of directors in every project from concept to completion
Services
Architecture
We create innovative architectural solutions tailored to client needs and site constraints. Our process involves comprehensive analysis, concept development, and technical coordination to deliver functional, aesthetically coherent spaces. With expertise across new-build and refurbishment projects, we ensure compliance with planning regulations while maintaining design integrity from initial sketches to construction completion.
Interior Design
Our interior design services focus on creating purposeful, visually cohesive environments that enhance user experience. Through material selection, lighting design, and spatial organisation, we develop interiors that reflect client identity while optimising functionality. Projects range from residential renovations to commercial fit-outs, always maintaining alignment with architectural context and building regulations.
Project Management
We provide comprehensive project management from initial brief development through to construction completion. This includes coordinating design teams, monitoring budgets, and ensuring quality control during site visits. Our approach maintains design intent throughout the build process while managing statutory approvals and contractor coordination to deliver projects on time and within scope.
Planning Applications
We prepare and submit detailed planning applications that meet local authority requirements while advocating for design excellence. Our services include developing technical drawings, coordinating with consultants, and addressing planning conditions to secure approvals. With experience across London boroughs, we navigate regulatory frameworks to achieve successful outcomes for residential and commercial developments.
Refurbishments
Specialising in property refurbishments, we transform existing spaces through strategic design interventions. Our approach balances heritage considerations with modern functionality, addressing structural upgrades, energy efficiency, and spatial reconfiguration. From single-dwelling renovations to large-scale commercial upgrades, we deliver tailored solutions that extend building lifecycles while meeting contemporary standards.
People
Brian O'Tuama
Director
A graduate of University College Dublin, Brian established the practice in 2003 after 14 years in New York. With experience at leading firms including Gensler and Scott Tallon Walker, he brings international expertise to our projects. He has taught at Pratt Institute and the University of Greenwich, maintaining strong academic connections.
Kevin Cash
Director
Kevin joined the practice in 2007 after graduating from the Architectural Association and Royal College of Art. He has contributed to major commercial and residential projects, combining technical precision with creative design. His academic roles include visiting critic positions at Pratt Institute and the Architectural Association.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in commercial, residential, and leisure/retail projects including new-builds, refurbishments, and interior design solutions across London.
How do you approach the design process?
Our process involves initial consultation, concept development, technical design, and construction oversight, with client collaboration at every stage.
What project scales do you handle?
We work across diverse scales from single-dwelling renovations to large commercial developments, adapting our approach to each project's specific needs.
Do you handle planning applications?
Yes, we prepare and submit planning applications, coordinate statutory approvals, and manage the entire planning process for our clients.
How are fees structured?
Fees for early stages are hourly rates (from £55-£120), while later stages are typically fixed-price contracts based on project complexity.
