John Simpson Architects Employee Directory
Architecture and PlanningEngland, United Kingdom2-10 Employees
John Simpson Architects is a London-based architecture and planning firm. It aims to add value to complex and challenging projects through a sensitive, place-focused design approach. Founded in 1980, the practice is recognized nationally and internationally for designs that celebrate local character and convey a sense of joy. In the UK, it helped pioneer the development of new, mixed-use, walkable communities and remains involved in sustainable housing initiatives. The studio undertakes work across master planning, mixed-use, residential, public, educational, museum, hotel and commercial sectors, with projects spanning the British Isles, Europe and the USA. Its designs have earned recognition from major professional bodies including RIBA, AIA, RICS, the Royal Fine Arts Commission Trust (RFACT) and ICA, and a 2023 report notes an updated edition of the founder’s book.