Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architects in London
ambigram architects is an architecture and interior design studio founded by Andries Kruger and Justo Garcia in 2014. Our practice combines innovative research with creative architectural solutions, specialising in residential and hospitality sectors both in the UK and internationally. With over 20 years of combined experience, our directors lead a team of skilled professionals dedicated to delivering bespoke design services. We focus on crafting timeless spaces through collaborative processes that prioritise craftsmanship, sustainability and functional excellence. Our expertise spans feasibility studies, concept design, architectural vision and master planning for complex projects including private homes, residential developments and commercial hospitality properties. Based in central London, we serve a diverse client base ranging from private homeowners to property developers.Our design philosophy celebrates the transformative power of architecture to enhance quality of life through thoughtful spatial choreography and materiality. The studio's open-plan environment fosters continuous innovation, with team members contributing specialist knowledge in parametric design, passive architecture and construction-stage detailing. Our track record includes notable projects such as Bayham Place, The Camden Hotel and Gambia Hotel, demonstrating our ability to deliver elegant solutions for challenging briefs. As a practice, we remain committed to advancing architectural excellence through rigorous attention to detail and client-centric collaboration.
Services
Residential Architecture
Interior Design
Hospitality Projects
Master Planning
Feasibility Studies
Concept Design
Architectural Vision
Product Design
Urban Design Strategies
Site-Specific Place Making
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years combined experience in complex architectural projects
- Our team specialises in innovative research-led design solutions
- We provide holistic design services from feasibility studies to completion
- Our expertise spans residential and hospitality sectors internationally
- Our directors personally oversee all design stages of every project
Services
Residential Architecture
We create contemporary yet timeless residential spaces tailored to individual client needs. Our approach combines innovative design with practical functionality, addressing complex extensions, conversions and new build schemes. With extensive experience in private homes and residential developments, we deliver elegant solutions that enhance living environments through thoughtful spatial planning and material selection.
Hospitality Projects
Our hospitality design specialism encompasses hotels, restaurants and commercial properties. We craft immersive environments that balance aesthetic appeal with operational efficiency, drawing on international experience from projects like The Camden Hotel and Gambia Hotel. Our designs prioritise guest experience while meeting commercial viability requirements through strategic spatial layouts and bespoke detailing.
Interior Design
We offer comprehensive interior design services that extend architectural principles into interior spaces. Our team specialises in creating cohesive environments through materiality, lighting and spatial choreography. From private residences to commercial hospitality settings, we focus on enhancing user experience through innovative detailing and functional yet aesthetically compelling solutions.
Master Planning
Our master planning expertise addresses large-scale developments and urban contexts. We develop strategic visions that integrate architectural elements with public spaces, considering sustainability and long-term adaptability. This service encompasses feasibility studies through to detailed implementation strategies for both residential and mixed-use developments across diverse geographical contexts.
Concept Design
We develop innovative concept designs that form the foundation for successful projects. Our approach combines creative exploration with technical pragmatism, creating distinctive architectural identities that respond to site-specific conditions. This service includes initial spatial studies, material investigations and development of design narratives that guide subsequent project stages.
People
Andries Kruger
Director
With over 20 years' experience, Andries Kruger co-founded ambigram architects and leads design stages for all projects. His expertise spans large-scale hospitality and residential developments in London and internationally, combining creative vision with technical precision to deliver award-winning architectural solutions.
Justo Garcia
Director
Justo Garcia brings nearly a decade of construction industry experience to ambigram architects. As co-founder, he focuses on high-end design implementation and bespoke detailing, overseeing project execution from concept to completion while maintaining the studio's rigorous design standards across all commissions.
Jonathan Pilbeam
Project Architect
Jonathan Pilbeam specialises in residential and hospitality projects, having worked on key schemes including Bayham Place and The Camden Hotel. His expertise combines passive architecture principles with data-driven spatial design, informed by prior experience in workspace consultancy and parametric design research.
Marjorie Kennedy
Design Coordinator
Marjorie Kennedy brings international experience across hospitality, residential and healthcare sectors from previous roles at SOM and Gensler. Her design approach focuses on creating joyful everyday environments through strategic use of light, space and materiality, informed by studies at leading architecture schools in Paris and London.
Tamara Hernandez
Interior Designer
Tamara Hernandez specialises in narrative-driven interior design, with experience in luxury hotel projects and master planning phases. Her work explores the interplay of natural and artificial light within spaces, developed through RIBA Part II training at the University of Greenwich and professional practice in London and Doha.
Questions
What architectural services does ambigram architects offer?
We provide comprehensive architectural services including residential design, hospitality projects, interior design, master planning and concept design for both private and commercial clients.
How experienced is ambigram architects' team?
Our directors have over 20 years combined experience, supported by a team of specialists in parametric design, passive architecture and construction detailing across international projects.
What areas do you serve?
Based in central London, we work across the UK and internationally on residential, hospitality and mixed-use developments.
What makes your design approach unique?
We combine innovative research with practical solutions, focusing on craftsmanship, sustainability and spatial choreography to create timeless, functional spaces that enhance quality of life.
Can you handle complex architectural projects?
Yes, we specialise in challenging briefs including conversions, extensions and new builds, with proven expertise in delivering complex hospitality and residential schemes.
How do you collaborate with clients?
We maintain direct director involvement throughout projects, using collaborative processes to develop bespoke solutions that align with client visions and practical requirements.
