February 2023
In the heart of Hoxton, this prototype warehosue apartment for Essential Living is about to come on the market.
Details to follow…
January 2023
Our latest commission for the development and interior design team at George, Mount Street
Details to follow…
December 2022
Bacchanalia restaurant opens in Mayfair
November 2022
Continuing our work with the inspiring Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, this exquisite restaurant in Mayfair for Caprice is soon to open.
Details to follow…
October 2022
The final phase of housing for Splendid Hospitality Residences in Hounslow, West London
August 2022
1874 Watts wallpapers populate the recently refurbished staircase at Stansted House
July 2022
The flagship Ivy Asia in Mayfair opens to the public.
May 2022
Our prototype apartment for an urban block in Shoreditch has just come onto the rental market with Essential Living…
January 2022
One of our current flagship projects for Caprice coming to North Audley Street soon…
October 2021
Planning success in London Borough of Harrow for our housing and apartment scheme near Rayners Lane.
August 2021
PLA have been commissioned by Essential Living to develop proposals for the comprehensive refurbishment of this 18 unit apartment block in Shoreditch. The proposals will include a complete refresh of the apartment interiors and a new identity for the common parts. Details to follow…
June 2021
Our first zero-carbon housing scheme with PointSix Developments is close to completion. Three new family homes in the heart of Crouch End.
December 2020
The pre-fabricated external cladding panels of our new low energy housing scheme in Crouch End are being erected on site. It will take a total of 19 days for the superstructure to be completed and weathertight.
November 2020
A new destination club and events space for the LGBTQ+ community is soon to commence on site in Farringdon following a successful planning application for the development of an historic Grade II building in Clerkenwell. PLA is to continue as architect and interior designer for this much needed and well supported community venue.
Details to follow…
October 2020
Good progress is being made on our first Passivhaus scheme for three family homes in Crouch End. Piled foundations and ground slabs are now installed and soon to receive the lightweight pre-fabricated timber frames.
September 2020
Installation works are underway for an extensive ground source heat pump system at this private residence in Kensington. This image shows the multiple 190m piles and the drilling rig, ready to commence operations.
July 2020
Finishing works are now underway on our three storey apartment block in Hounslow. With 12 x 2 bed apartments that exceed the London Plan standards, this block is part of a development providing up to 40 much needed new homes.
June 2020
A key component in one of our latest prime residential schemes in central London is this retractable glazed rooflight. It is shown in the final stages of its shop assembly by Octatube in the Netherlands, before being shipped to the UK for installation.
February 2020
A planning application has been lodged with LB Camden for The Bohemia Club, a dedicated new venue for the LGBTQ+ community. Our designs include a new cabaret space and garden room in what is a comprehensive refurbishment and extension of this Grade II listed pub. Details to follow…
January 2020
Our design for a new IBIS hotel in Worcester Park has just secured planning consent. It will occupy a commanding position at the the gateway to the town centre.
November 2019
The new IBIS Styles London Heathrow East hotel nearing completion for a January 2020 opening.
October 2019
First sight of our latest eco-friendly housing development on a small parcel of land in the heart of Crouch End. Three new family houses are planned for this constrained site, each designed with generous accommodation and good amenity and based on Passivhaus fabric first principles.
September 2019
Landscaping works are underway in the central home zone of our family housing scheme in Hounslow. The car ports on the left hand side are for the fully accessible wheelchair houses.
August 2019
The scaffolding is down on our soon to be completed new-build housing scheme in West London. The 40 new family homes are arranged around a pedestrian and child friendly home zone with improved amenity, cycle and walking connections. The homes are designed to Passivhaus Fabric First principles with highly insulated walls, high performance windows and a mechanical heat recovery ventilation system. A number of the new homes are also fully wheelchair accessible.
July 2019
The stepped brick envelope of our new hotel taking shape on the Great West Road. The deep articulation and red brick finish fits with the character of its inter war suburban environment.
June 2019
The Cave Kitchen- a feature article in KBB on one of our latest designs for a young urban family.
May 2019
Initial photography of the first phase of our new houses in Hounslow, under construction. Seen in their suburban context, these lifetime homes have been designed to Passivhaus ‘fabric first’ standards and will provide much needed family accommodation in the borough.
April 2019
We love this Art-Deco inspired poster of the terrace garden at Annabel’s. A recently commissioned and beautiful artwork by Charles Avalon for Pullman Editions. It really captures the curvilinear form of our design for the glazed sliding canopy.
March 2019
Site works have commenced on this luxurious villa, located in the heart of Kensington. PLA are acting as Lead Designer on this substantial new build development and continue our successful working relationship with the Martin Brudnizki Design Studio. Features include a double basement with swimming pool and an extensive landscaped garden.
More details to follow soon….
February 2019
Our elegant Hackney townhouse en-suite bathroom, featuring a Bette spa bath, is shortlisted in Houzz best of bathrooms article…
February 2019
Good progress on site for our apartment building and housing in Hounslow. On the right of this photo you can see four of the emerging two bed houses that are designed for wheelchair access.
January 2019
January 2019Sketch view of the new home zone from the kitchen of one of our single family houses under construction in Hounslow