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James Gorst Architects was established in 1981 and for over forty years we have collaborated with our clients to realise their architectural ambitions as they change over the course of a lifetime.

We provide a uniquely tailored architectural service encompassing all of your properties from listed townhouses and apartments in the world’s capitals to large, contemporary residences in the British countryside and beyond.

Our considerable experience in gaining planning permissions and consents for challenging sites has allowed us to produce some of the largest new residences in the United Kingdom alongside the refurbishment of Royal Exchange in the City of London and the construction of a new Orthodox chapel on the island of Mykonos, Greece.

Through these exciting projects we have earned a reputation for sensitive and highly crafted work, which is technically sophisticated and rigorously detailed. We rely on a trusted network of professionals and craftsmen to deliver the highest quality of workmanship.

We have an established reputation in the world of furniture and interior design and we regularly collaborate with artists and textile designers. In our view, a sensitive approach towards the subtle intimacies of the interior is as important as the ability to handle the challenge of architectural form. Our approach is to build a close relationship of trust and collaboration with you as our client to produce award winning architecture and interiors.

Awards

  • 2019 – RIBA National Award Winner – Hannington Farm
  • 2017 – BD Architect of the Year Award
  • 2016 – RIBA National Award Winner – Fulford Farm
  • 2015 – AJ Small Projects Finalist – Greek Chapel
  • 2014 – RIBA Suffolk Craftsmanship Award – Hurworth House
  • 2014 – RIBA Award – Brick House
  • 2014 – Manser Medal Longlist – Brick House
  • 2010 – Manser Medal Shortlist – Leaf House
  • 2010 – RIBA Award – Leaf House
  • 2004 – Manser Medal Shortlist – Wakelins
  • 2004 – RIBA Award – Wakelins
  • 2003 – Sussex Heritage Trust Award – Whithurst Lodge
  • 2002 – RIBA Award – Whithurst Lodge
  • 1997 – Civic Trust Award – Glebe Place
  • 1988 – Civic Trust Award – Gibson Square

Publications

  • The Timeless Home, Lund Humphries, 2019

People

James Gorst — Principal

MA(Cantab), Dip Arch, RIBA, Guild of Artworkers

After reading architecture at Cambridge, James worked for Sir Denys Lasdun and John Outram before starting his own practice in 1981. He has lectured at the Royal Academy and has taught at various schools of architecture as well as being an RIBA external examiner.

David Roy — Director

BSc, Dip Arch, M Arch, ARB, RIBA

David studied at The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL, he worked for Pierre d’Avione Architects, London and Candelepas Associates, Australia before returning to The Bartlett to complete a Masters in Architectural Practice. He joined James Gorst Architects in 2005 and is a visiting critic and lecturer at various London Universities.

Laura O’ Brien — Associate

BSc(Hons), Dip Arch, ARB

Laura studied degree and diploma in architecture at University College Dublin. She has participated in numerous competitions and won the Student Category in the Galway Centre Pier Ideas Competition. Before coming to James Gorst Architects, Laura worked at Tham & Videgard Architects in Stockholm, and Seymour Harris Architects in London.

Steve Wilkinson — Associate

BSc(Hons), Dip Arch, ARB

Steve gained his MArch with distinction from the University of Westminster, with his diploma work exhibited at the European Commission. Whilst at University, he formed a small design collective specialising in public work and small scale installation. Prior to working with James Gorst Architects, Steve specialised in the design of one-off, carbon neutral private houses.

Jerome Flinders — Associate

BSc(Hons), Dip Arch, ARB

Jerome joined James Gorst Architects in 2016 and is currently working on the extensive restoration and extension of a Grade 1 Listed Robert Adam townhouse. He previously worked in India for Studio Mumbai and for SBA on large-scale mixed-use development in Westminster. He has led hand-drawing workshops at CSM and the AA and attended The Bartlett School of Architecture.

Joel Morgan — Architect

B Arch(Hons), Dip Arch, ARB

Joel studied at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, Glasgow and the University of Arts, Berlin before finishing his training in London in 2013. He joined us in 2018 and has significant experience working on residential, cultural and conservation projects in both Germany and the UK.

Beth Dutson — Architect

MA(Hons), DipArch

Beth studied at the University of Edinburgh and Mackintosh School of Architecture, and joined James Gorst Architects in 2021. Beth has extensive conservation experience and is currently working on the restoration of two Grade I Listed Robert Adam townhouses.

Vasilis Appios — Part II Architectural Assistant

BSc(Hons), MArch (AADipl)

Vasilis studied at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow and the Architectural Association in London. He joined us in 2021, and has professional experience working on residential, urban and educational projects as well as museum and exhibition design in the UK, Greece and Cyprus.

Contact

London Office

James Gorst Architects
The House of Detention, Clerkenwell Close, EC1R 0AS

david@jamesgorstarchitects.com
T: +44 (0)20 7336 7140

Suffolk Office

James Gorst Architects
Amadeus House, Church Street, Framlingham, IP13 9BE

david@jamesgorstarchitects.com
T: 44 (0)20 7336 7140

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Jobs

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James Gorst’s work has helped to heal one of the most unnecessary and painful wounds in contemporary British architecture: between the traditionalists and the modernists. Like Louis Kahn in the United States or Peter Zumthor in Switzerland, Gorst reminds us that modernism can be beautifully reconciled with the underlying principles of classicism and that modern materials and idioms can carry all the elegance, dignity and grandeur associated with historical masterpieces.

Alain de Botton

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