Business Details
31 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architects in Richmond, London
Established in Richmond, London over 25 years ago, HTP Architecture combines experience, imagination, and practicality to deliver architectural and building design projects across the UK and internationally. Our team collaborates closely with clients to create site-sensitive designs that meet modern energy and sustainability standards. With a success rate exceeding 95%, we specialise in preparing and submitting planning applications that achieve consent efficiently. We manage projects from inception to completion, coordinating professional teams and leveraging our expertise in both contemporary and traditional architecture.Our focus extends to London and the South East/South West of England, with notable activity in boroughs like Richmond, Kingston, and Kensington and Chelsea. We pride ourselves on client-centric service, demonstrated by testimonials highlighting our responsiveness, problem-solving capabilities, and successful outcomes in complex projects, including those in conservation areas and listed buildings.
Services
Architectural Design
Planning Applications
Project Management
Conservation Area Projects
Overseas Architecture
Design Coordination
Feasibility Studies
Building Regulations Compliance
Framework Agreements
Lead Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of architectural experience in the UK and overseas.
- Our planning application success rate exceeds 95%.
- We manage projects from concept to completion with dedicated coordination.
- Our team specialises in both modern and traditional architectural styles.
- We operate in complex environments including conservation areas and listed buildings.
What people say
Imaginative and practical design
Excellent planning success rate
Responsive and understanding team
Creative solutions in technical challenges
Successful outcomes in conservation areas
Services
Architectural Design
HTP Architecture provides tailored architectural design solutions for residential, healthcare, education, and overseas projects. Our approach combines creativity with practicality, ensuring designs meet sustainability criteria while respecting site-specific contexts. With expertise in both modern and traditional styles, we transform spaces into functional, aesthetically pleasing environments that align with client needs and regulatory requirements.
Planning Applications
We specialise in preparing and submitting planning applications with a success rate exceeding 95%. Our team navigates complex regulations, including conservation areas and listed buildings, to secure timely approvals. Services include pre-application consultations, permitted development assessments, and strategic advice to maximise project viability while minimising delays.
Project Management
HTP manages projects from inception to completion, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and acting as lead consultants. We oversee tender processes, contractor selection, and construction administration to ensure projects meet quality, budget, and timeline goals. Our framework agreements with public sector clients demonstrate our reliability in managing large-scale, complex developments.
Conservation Area Projects
Our expertise extends to sensitive developments in conservation areas and listed buildings. We balance preservation with modernisation, achieving planning consent for extensions and renovations while maintaining architectural integrity. This includes navigating Article 4 directives and overcoming technical challenges in historically protected zones.
Overseas Architecture
Leveraging our Muscat office and global experience, we deliver architectural solutions for international clients. Our services include design adaptation to local contexts, coordination with regional consultants, and compliance with diverse regulatory frameworks. Past projects span commercial, residential, and institutional sectors across multiple countries.
People
John Livingston
Member and Director
Chartered Architect with extensive international experience, John leads design initiatives at HTP Architecture. His expertise spans complex residential and commercial projects, ensuring innovative solutions that meet client needs while adhering to regulatory standards.
Paul Beech
Director
As a Director, Paul oversees project delivery and client relations. With a focus on architectural excellence, he manages multidisciplinary teams to achieve high-quality outcomes in both traditional and contemporary developments across the UK and overseas.
Hanna Kurnel Plantin
Project Architect
Polish/British architect Hanna specialises in detailed design and project coordination. Her work focuses on residential and conservation projects, combining technical precision with creative problem-solving to deliver successful planning applications and built results.
Douglas O'Reilly
Senior Architectural Assistant
Douglas contributes to design and project coordination, particularly in complex regulatory environments. His technical skills and persistence ensure compliance with building regulations and client satisfaction in challenging projects like conservation area extensions.
Questions
What architectural services does HTP Architecture offer?
We provide full-service architectural design, planning applications, project management, and conservation area expertise for residential, healthcare, education, and international projects.
How experienced is HTP Architecture in planning applications?
With over 25 years' experience and a 95%+ success rate, we specialise in securing planning consents, including complex cases in conservation areas and listed buildings.
Can HTP Architecture manage overseas projects?
Yes, we handle international projects through our Muscat office, offering design coordination and compliance with local regulations across diverse sectors.
What areas does HTP Architecture serve?
We focus on London and the South East/South West of England, with projects in Richmond, Kingston, and internationally, including Oman through our associated office.
How does HTP Architecture handle conservation area projects?
We navigate Article 4 directives and technical challenges to deliver approved extensions and renovations while preserving architectural integrity in protected zones.
What is HTP Architecture's project management approach?
We coordinate multidisciplinary teams from concept to completion, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and timely delivery through framework agreements and direct client collaboration.
