Business Details
17 Years
experience
Award-Winning Sustainable Architecture in London
Feilden Fowles is an award-winning London-based architecture studio founded in 2009 by Fergus Feilden and Edmund Fowles. Our practice combines academic rigor with hands-on craftsmanship, prioritizing sustainability and contextual sensitivity in every project. We specialize in creating enduring, low-tech buildings that harmonize with their environment, utilizing natural materials and passive design principles. Our team engages deeply with local traditions and vernacular architecture to inform contemporary solutions, ensuring longevity and adaptability. With expertise across cultural, educational, heritage, and residential sectors, we deliver projects that balance social responsibility with environmental stewardship. Our collaborative approach involves rigorous stakeholder engagement and innovative representation techniques, from hand sketches to physical models.Recognized for excellence through RIBA Awards and Stirling Prize nominations, we remain committed to advancing sustainable practices while preserving architectural heritage. Our directors lead projects directly, supported by a multidisciplinary team with extensive experience in complex, site-sensitive developments. We champion transparency in design processes and maintain strong ethical standards, ensuring client visions translate into impactful built environments. Our work reflects a deep understanding of local identity, aiming to create spaces that foster community wellbeing and ecological resilience.
Services
Cultural Architecture
Educational Buildings
Heritage Conservation
Sustainable Design
Masterplanning
Residential Projects
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We pioneer low-tech, sustainable architecture with 15+ years of award-winning expertise
- Our designs integrate vernacular traditions with modern environmental performance
- We maintain direct director-led project delivery for consistent quality control
- Our practice combines academic research with hands-on material experimentation
- We hold RIBA National Awards and Stirling Prize shortlist recognition for excellence
What people say
Award-winning designs
Sustainable approach
Contextual sensitivity
Heritage expertise
Innovative use of materials
Services
Cultural Architecture
We design culturally significant buildings that enhance community engagement with art and heritage. Our projects integrate contemporary design with historical context, creating dynamic spaces for exhibitions, performances, and public interaction. Specializing in gallery conversions and new cultural landmarks, we prioritize accessibility and environmental sustainability while maintaining architectural integrity.
Educational Buildings
Our educational facilities combine functional learning environments with inspiring architectural design. We create adaptable spaces that support modern pedagogical approaches while respecting site-specific contexts. From university dining halls to primary schools, our buildings incorporate natural materials and passive design principles to enhance student wellbeing and environmental performance.
Heritage Conservation
We specialize in preserving architectural heritage through sensitive restoration and adaptive reuse projects. Our approach balances historical accuracy with modern functionality, employing traditional craftsmanship alongside contemporary techniques. Projects include listed building renovations and integration of new structures within historic environments while maintaining cultural continuity.
Sustainable Design
Our low-tech sustainability philosophy emphasizes passive environmental strategies and natural material selection. We create energy-efficient buildings through strategic orientation, thermal massing, and ventilation systems that minimize mechanical dependencies. This approach reduces carbon footprints while ensuring long-term durability and adaptability of structures across various climate conditions.
Masterplanning
We develop comprehensive spatial strategies that balance urban development with ecological preservation. Our masterplans integrate transportation networks, public spaces, and mixed-use developments while respecting local identity. Focusing on long-term adaptability, we create frameworks that support sustainable growth and community-centric environments through phased implementation approaches.
People
Fergus Feilden
Director
Co-founder with 15+ years' experience in sustainable architecture. Leads complex projects for institutions like National Trust and Science Museum Group. Advocate for low-tech design principles and recipient of RIBA Award for Homerton College Dining Hall. Teaches at Sheffield University and contributes to architectural discourse through lectures and publications.
Edmund Fowles
Director
Co-founder specializing in education and cultural projects. Led Urban Nature Project at Natural History Museum and Green Templeton College developments. External examiner at Architectural Association with expertise in heritage-sensitive design. Promotes sustainable practices through professional engagements and academic contributions across UK institutions.
Eleanor Hedley
Associate
Award-winning architect with experience in institutional projects. Project lead for Homerton College Dining Hall and Urban Nature Project. Former member of Turner Prize-winning collective Assemble. Combines large-scale public projects with community initiatives, maintaining focus on social and environmental responsibility in architectural practice.
Catija Christensson
Senior Architect
Specialist in heritage projects with experience at Caruso St John Architects. Oversees Mansfield College transformation and Tate Britain learning space. Lectures at Kingston University while advancing sustainability and cultural preservation in architectural practice. Holds expertise in historic building restoration and adaptive reuse strategies.
Ruggero Corinti
Senior Architect
Cultural project specialist with experience in sensitive historical settings. Leads Black Robin Farm development after roles at Stanton Williams and Carmody Groake. Graduated with distinction from Politecnico di Milano, focusing on sustainable regeneration of historic environments. Brings expertise in technical design and complex retrofit projects.
Questions
What architectural styles does Feilden Fowles specialize in?
We focus on low-tech, sustainable design that responds to local context and vernacular traditions while incorporating contemporary solutions.
Do you work on listed building projects?
Yes, we specialize in heritage conservation and adaptive reuse of historic buildings while maintaining architectural integrity.
What sustainability principles guide your designs?
Our low-tech approach prioritizes passive environmental strategies, natural materials, and energy-efficient building performance.
Which sectors does Feilden Fowles operate in?
We work across cultural, educational, heritage, residential, and masterplanning sectors with equal expertise.
How do you ensure project quality control?
Direct director-led project delivery ensures consistent quality from concept through to construction completion.
Can I visit completed Feilden Fowles projects?
Many projects like Yorkshire Sculpture Park's Weston Gallery and Homerton College Dining Hall are publicly accessible.
