Almendra Studio is a London residential design & build studio specialising in house extensions, loft conversions, basement extensions, home renovations, and new build homes across Greater London.

We provide homeowners with a complete design and construction service, guiding each project from architectural design and planning applications through to construction and final handover.

Our work combines design thinking, structural understanding, and construction expertise to deliver carefully crafted homes that maximise space, value, and long-term quality.

 
 
 

Areas We Cover Across London

We deliver residential design and build services across Greater London, including:
Hackney, Islington, Camden, Hampstead, Highgate, Kensington, Chelsea, Fulham, Barnes, Richmond, Chiswick, Putney, Clapham, Dulwich and Greenwich

 

Why Work With Us?

We provide a full residential design & build service in London — integrating design and construction into a single, coordinated process to reduce delays, miscommunication, and unnecessary risks.
Our design-led approach combines architectural thinking with construction expertise. We stay closely involved at every stage, ensuring clear communication, precise detailing, and high-quality craftsmanship that maximises long-term property value.

 
 

A central focus of Almendra Studio’s approach is the delivery of long-term quality and value. Each project is developed with careful attention to proportion, natural light, material selection, and spatial flow, ensuring that the final outcome enhances both day-to-day living and overall property performance.
The integration of architecture + construction allows for precise detailing and high standards of workmanship, resulting in durable and well-resolved interiors. By combining architectural thinking with construction expertise, the studio is able to optimise layouts, improve functionality, and maximise the return on investment for homeowners.
The objective is not only to deliver refined spaces, but to create homes that perform efficiently over time, supporting long-term property value within the London residential market.

 
Flats Conversion - Weybridge UK, 2019

Flats Conversion

Weybridge UK - 2018

Architecture + Construction Services — Greater London

Almendra Studio provides a fully integrated service that combines architectural design, planning, and construction under one coordinated process. Each project is managed from concept through to final handover, ensuring continuity, clarity, and control at every stage reducing risk, avoiding fragmentation between consultants and contractors, and enabling a more efficient and predictable delivery.

 

These services are structured to respond to different property types and client objectives, from expanding existing Victorian and period homes to delivering fully reconfigured layouts or entirely new residential schemes. House extensions and loft conversions are typically designed to unlock underutilised space and increase overall property value, while home renovations focus on spatial reconfiguration, material quality, and modern living standards. Basement extensions provide additional floor area in constrained urban sites, and new build homes allow for complete design control from inception. Across all project types, the emphasis remains on delivering cohesive, high-performance residential environments tailored to the specific context of each London property.

 

Construction Services

 

House Extensions

We design and deliver house extensions across London, managing the full residential design & build process from planning permission and structural coordination to construction. Our approach focuses on creating bright, well-proportioned living spaces that enhance everyday functionality while increasing long-term property value.

Loft Conversions

We deliver loft conversions across Greater London, transforming unused roof spaces into bright, well-designed living areas through our integrated residential design & build service. From planning permission and structural coordination to construction, we maximise usable floor area while carefully respecting the architectural character of London homes.

Home Renovations

We deliver home renovations across Greater London, managing complete residential refurbishments from layout reconfiguration and structural upgrades to refined interior finishes through our integrated residential design & build service. From planning and technical coordination to construction, we create carefully detailed homes designed to improve everyday living, long-term quality, and property value.

 
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Basement Extensions

We create basement extensions across Greater London, transforming underused basements into bright, well-ventilated living spaces that add valuable additional floorspace to London homes. Through our integrated residential design & build service, we manage planning permission, structural engineering, excavation, and construction to deliver comfortable lower-ground spaces that enhance functionality and long-term property value.

New Build Homes

We deliver new build homes across Greater London, creating the opportunity to develop a bespoke residence designed from the ground up. Through our integrated residential design & build service, we manage planning permission, technical design, and construction to deliver carefully crafted homes that combine refined architecture, efficient layouts, and enduring build quality for modern London living and long-term property value.

 
 

Architectural Services

 
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Planning Applications

We develop and manage planning applications across Greater London, guiding homeowners through the approval process for house extensions, loft conversions, home renovations, basement extensions, and new build homes. Through our integrated residential design & build service, we prepare drawings, planning documentation, and consultant coordination to secure permissions efficiently while ensuring the project aligns with London planning policies.

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Architectural Design

We provide residential architectural design for London homes, developing thoughtful solutions for house extensions, loft conversions, home renovations, basement extensions, and new build homes. Integrated within our residential design & build service, our design process focuses on spatial quality, natural light, efficient layouts, and architecture that enhances both everyday living and property value.

Kitchen Design

We create bespoke kitchen designs for London homes, developing carefully planned spaces that combine functionality, refined materials, and tailored joinery. As part of our residential design & build service, we integrate spatial planning, lighting, and appliances to deliver kitchen designs that enhance everyday living.

 
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Bathroom Design

We create bespoke bathroom designs for London homes, combining refined spatial planning, high-quality materials, and carefully detailed joinery. Integrated within our residential design & build service, each bathroom is designed to maximise comfort, durability, and everyday functionality while complementing the architecture of the home.

Project Management

We provide residential project management across Greater London, overseeing construction to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standard. Through our integrated design & build approach, we coordinate contractors, consultants, procurement, and site operations to maintain quality, clear communication, and efficient delivery from start to completion.

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Construction Specification

We prepare detailed construction specifications for residential projects across London, defining materials, finishes, and technical requirements to ensure quality and precision on site. As part of our residential design & build service, clear documentation supports accurate pricing, coordinated construction, and consistent delivery across extensions, renovations, loft conversions, and new build homes.

Residential Development - Weybridge UK, 2019

Residential Development

Weybridge UK - 2019

 

Our Design & Build Process

We guide our clients through each phase, starting with concept design and feasibility, followed by planning submission and approvals, and progressing into detailed architectural design and construction delivery.

 

This end-to-end involvement ensures that design intent is maintained throughout the build phase, avoiding common disconnects between drawings and execution. Close coordination between all stages enables efficient decision-making, reduces delays, and ensures that construction is aligned with both the original vision and the practical constraints of the site. Clients are supported throughout the process with clear communication and structured project management, providing transparency from initial briefing through to completion.