Business Details
22 Years
experience
Expert Architects in London for Hospitality & Residential Projects
Founded in 2004 by James King and Mark Conroy, King Conroy is a London-based practice renowned for its expertise in hospitality and residential architecture. With over two decades of collective experience, the firm has delivered globally diverse projects ranging from luxury hotels like The Edition properties in Barcelona and Abu Dhabi to sensitive residential renovations in conservation areas. Our approach prioritises meticulous attention to detail, material authenticity, and spatial functionality, ensuring timeless designs that harmonise with their cultural and environmental contexts.Collaborating with industry leaders such as Marriott International and Wyndham Hotels, we combine creative innovation with technical rigour to transform client visions into award-winning built environments. Our commitment to collaborative design extends to partnerships with specialist consultants and craftsmen, ensuring every project achieves exceptional standards of quality and user experience.
Services
Architectural Design
Hospitality Projects
Residential Development
Masterplanning
Interior Architecture
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- 20+ years' experience delivering award-winning hospitality and residential projects
- Proven expertise with global hotel brands including Marriott and Wyndham
- Specialists in heritage-sensitive renovations within conservation areas
- Collaborative approach integrating craftsmen and technical consultants
- Recognised for innovative masterplanning and urban regeneration schemes
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design service creates tailored solutions that respond to site context, client vision, and functional requirements. We specialise in luxury hospitality projects and residential developments, delivering schemes that balance aesthetic innovation with technical precision. Each project benefits from our extensive global experience and collaborative approach involving specialist consultants and craftsmen.
Hotel Conversions
We transform existing buildings into distinctive hospitality venues, as demonstrated in projects like The Edition hotels in Barcelona and Abu Dhabi. Our expertise includes navigating complex conversions while maintaining brand standards, integrating modern amenities, and preserving architectural character through careful material selection and spatial planning.
Residential Projects
From heritage-sensitive renovations in London's conservation areas to contemporary coastal properties like Larkholme, our residential service focuses on creating functional, beautiful living spaces. We excel at balancing modern extensions with original architectural features while incorporating sustainable design strategies.
Masterplanning
We develop comprehensive masterplans for mixed-use developments and urban regeneration, such as the Minsk Innovation City project. Our approach integrates existing infrastructure with new developments, creating cohesive environments that address transportation, public spaces, and diverse building typologies within their cultural context.
Interior Architecture
Our interior architecture service creates distinctive spaces that complement exterior designs, with particular expertise in hospitality interiors. We oversee material selection, bespoke furniture design, and spatial planning to ensure cohesive environments that enhance user experience while meeting operational requirements for commercial projects.
People
James King
Co-founder
Architect with 20+ years' experience in global projects, from luxury hotels to law courts. Specialises in combining natural materials with precise detailing. Holds honorary roles with community trusts and has worked on award-winning developments worldwide.
Mark Conroy
Co-founder
Co-founder of the practice with extensive experience in hospitality architecture. Leads complex international projects requiring technical innovation and cultural sensitivity. Focuses on delivering timeless designs that respond to environmental and contextual factors.
Questions
What architectural styles does kingconroy specialise in?
We create contemporary designs that respect historical context, with particular expertise in luxury hospitality projects and sensitive residential renovations.
Do you work internationally?
Yes, we've completed projects in Europe, Middle East, and Africa, with notable hotel developments in Barcelona, Abu Dhabi, and Bodrum.
Can you handle listed building renovations?
Yes, we have significant experience with heritage-sensitive projects, including conservation area developments in London and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
What project sizes do you handle?
We work across scales from single residential extensions to large mixed-use developments with hundreds of units and commercial spaces.
How do you ensure design quality on international projects?
We maintain close collaboration with local contractors and consultants, supported by regular site visits and detailed technical documentation.
Reviews (1)
Les B.
Aug 07, 2012
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My friend and i are currently renting a property from these, a house in which they designed. they're also, unfortunately, our landlords. i say unfortunately as having only lived here for three months we've quickly realised that the house is all style and no substance; the building side of things is cheap, cheap, cheap. my housemate has been expected to sleep in a room riddled with damp while all they do is be as faceless as they can and offer us band aid solutions via our letting agency in order to save pennies. a shoddy, shoddy building, which reflects them as landlords; they have no
