Founded Studio - Covid 19 Update
We are all in this together!
We live and work in London and are increasingly aware of the problems we are all about to face. Our primary concern is the health of our staff and their families, we have therefore established work protocols to enable us to continue working with the minimum of disruption to keep our staff safe and to enable our projects to continue uninterrupted during this difficult period. Many staff are working from home and thanks to professional technology we are able to work and communicate effectively. Telephone calls are in many cases diverted to key staff therefore we shall be able to keep in direct contact with everyone.
We are very fortunate that we can continue our work remotely, but we are all in this together and it is together that we will survive and hopefully emerge stronger and safer.
We began life as an architectural practice committed to exceptional design. Over time we found that there was a disconnect between the project design aspirations and the construction process, a process that was adversarial, profit driven in which design quality was often a victim of this disconnect.
In 2010 we decided to change this dynamic and put design quality at the heart of the process, by building our own projects using Construction Management, a process, that with our architectural perspective, puts design quality at the centre, creates a harmonious collaborative team with the added benefit of driving project costs down. In 2012 we created Founded Studio as a stand alone company providing construction management and allied services for all clients and architectural teams.
The clients wanted a highly sustainable yet glamorous contemporary design, which could prise them away from their current home, 'Marylands', a fascinating blend of Moorish and Arts & Crafts influences. They were clear from the outset what they did not want: a series of rectilinear glass boxes.
Architect Burrell & Mistry Ltd
Construction Management Founded Studio
Consulting Engineer Webb Yates
Shortlisted for World Architecture Award
Architects Journal 'Country house' clause victory for Burrell Mistry
“Our new office is fantastic! We now have some exciting elements such as a Tardis, caravan and library which makes the space a great environment to work in. A great job of encapsulating Mintel as a brand! We would certainly recommend their expertise.“
Peter Haigh, Vice President at Mintel
Architect + Interior Design Burrell & Mistry Ltd
The clients have lived and farmed in the area for 22 years and want a sustainable exemplary piece of modern architecture for their retirement. The house responds to their detailed brief and changing requirements over the coming years and incorporates a natural swimming pond and an organic design which allows open views of their garden and distant landscape.
The scheme is outside of the settlement area and in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and needs to be Exceptional Architecture to pass Paragraph 55 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
Architect Burrell & Mistry Ltd
Construction Management Founded Studio
We are currently value engineering a beautiful 4-bedroom 750sqm villa located at the edge of Bowmoor Lake, comprising of a basement, ground floor, first floor with roof terrace.
Architect BACA
Construction Management Founded Studio
Mechanical Engineer Prospero
Structural Engineer Shire Consulting
New build project containing a large commercial space, five flats and four houses. In the heart of Crouch End, this property will surely stand out with it's living walls and green roofs.
Architect HWA
Construction Management Founded Studio
Mechanical Engineer CSJ Associates
Structural Engineer PJCE
High quality, low impact, eco-dwelling with 4 bedrooms to fulfil the needs of the client and his future family. It will serve as a family home and base from which to continue managing and improving the 37 acres of pasture and woodland that surrounds the house. Underpinning the whole scheme is the client's objective to deliver significant visual amenity enhancements to the site through high quality design and landscaping, to embrace the latest thinking in sustainable construction and technologies to create a low impact dwelling within the constraints of the site and budget.
Architect Burrell & Mistry Ltd
Construction Management Founded Studio
The clients are a local couple wanting a larger house for them and their 4 children. They live a very active lifestyle with surfing at the centre of their exercise regime. The house sits on the site of a former poets bothy and is secluded yet commands stunning views of the beach and the surrounding coastline. The brief was to design a family home with great views, storage and private spaces, whilst being able to gather together for family meals and gatherings with family and friends. The house is highly insulated, triple glazed and designed to Passivhaus standards to provide a warm and comfortable environment in this beautiful yet exposed clifftop location.
Architect Burrell & Mistry Ltd
Construction Management Founded Studio
New build project containing 9 one and two bedroom apartments across three floors. The dark bronze-clad building includes many unique design elements such as a timber light-box in the communal area, which the staircase wraps around; hand-made Italian kitchens and open plan living areas.
Architect Burrell & Mistry Ltd
Construction Management Founded Studio
Structural Engineer Brian Constant
Conversion of an existing care home to five self-contained apartments. The five apartments consists of one, two and three bedroom flats. This project boasts a modern interior design, open plan living and is perfectly suited for young professionals.
Architect Burrell & Mistry Ltd
Construction Management Founded Studio
Consulting Engineer Campbell Rieth
New build 5 bed, 4 bathroom sustainably resourced timber clad house. The 9,500 sq ft house is designed as a cruciform building with a large central atrium and open plan living.
Architect And LTD
Construction Management Founded Studio
Mechanical Engineer Aecom
Structural Engineer Aecom
A 1930s bungalow was demolished to make way for a bespoke 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom sustainably sourced bronze clad house. The 6,500 sq ft house is designed with two wings around a large central atrium which opens onto a beautiful landscaped garden. Winner of 2 House of the Year awards.
Architect Burrell & Mistry Ltd
Structural Engineer Structure Mode
Grand Designs House of the Year
The Telegraph House of the Year Award
Mintel Chicago was selected by Crain’s Chicago as one of the city’s coolest offices for 2013. The space was designed to be a venue to showcase Mintel’s services, improve Client outreach and provide a varied, flexible work environment to enhance employee productivity as well as to reflect Mintel’s interactive and creative culture.
Mintel Chicago was also featured in the Chicago Business Journal. Crain’s Chicago Coolest Office
Architecture Burrell & Mistry Ltd
Conversion of a Japanese language school in Holborn into 5 luxury apartments and commercial unit.
Architect Burrell & Mistry Ltd
Construction Management Founded Studio
Structural Engineer Campbell Reith
A conversion from an office building into three self-sustaining apartments. The building includes three high quality 2 bedroom flats best suited for young professionals
Architect Burrell & Mistry Ltd
Construction Management Founded Studio
Structural Engineer Campbell Rieth
A new concept wine shop serving only Italian wine. The shop, based in South Kensington, offers a mixture of fine Italian tradition and wine expertise with contemporary design. Wines are displayed on polished concrete shelves and in the basement is a flexible space for lectures, meetings and wine tasting.
Architect Burrell & Mistry Ltd
Construction Management Founded Studio
Structural Engineer Campbell Rieth
Morton's, a multi award-winning project. Burrell & Mistry’s specialist team collaborated to design a one of a kind cast glass bar, illuminated using versatile lighting allowing ambience changes throughout the day. The design means Morton's is not only a destination but is also an experience, which is sophisticated, yet comfortable and inviting.
Architect Burrell & Mistry Ltd
Design and Decoration Award
International Interior Design Awards: Best Bar / Restaurant
BIAT: Award for Technical Excellence in Architectural Technology
Bungalow 8 is a high end club in New York which Amy Sacco brought to London and established in St. Martin’s Lane Hotel. Built over 3 storeys underground which involved significant structural, air conditioning and ventilation alteration and very complex means of escape provisions. Against this backdrop the client required the Club to be opened within 9 weeks. The club successfully opened on time and in budget to great acclaim. The night club caters for “A list’ celebrities 25- 35 age group and is by invitation only.
Architect Burrell & Mistry Ltd
Construction Engineer BSG
A stylish boutique cafe in Cranleigh, Surrey. The cafe has a unique design that combines modern and traditional architecture. While parts of the cafe has modern finishes, some of the original timber elements have been retained to give it a cottage-like atmosphere.
Architect VPPR
Construction Management Founded Studio
Tom’s Place is a new concept up-market fish and chip restaurant in Chelsea, with a modern, fresh and playful Interior, reflecting the aspirations and environmental concerns of chef Tom Aikens. The building at 1 Cale Street, situated in a conservation area in Chelsea was completely renovated. We were involved in every element from restoring the building, designing the Interiors and layout, to the uniforms, cutlery, furniture and lighting, signage, wall art and branding.
Architect Burrell & Mistry Ltd
Structural Engineer Campbell Rieth
Burrell & Mistry Ltd completely restored and brought back to life the neighbourhood bistro in the heart of Chelsea. The local restaurant serving High quality British ingredients created a varied menu with the focus firmly on great seasonal produce. Burrell & Mistry captured the essence of the local restaurant and remains an established favourite in the hearts of locals.
Architect Burrell & Mistry Ltd
Construction Management Founded Studio
Structural Engineer Campbell Rieth
We carried out a complete refurbishment of Maze together with designing a combined entrance with successful integration of the new Maze Grill into the existing Maze Restaurant. We designed the entrance, reception, cloakroom, bar seating and WC areas that had incorporated sympathetic mood lighting.
Architect Burrell & Mistry Ltd
Construction Management Founded Studio
Structural Engineer Campbell Rieth
Burrell & Mistry Ltd completed the large extension to the historic waterside pub in Limehouse, Docklands.
Architect Burrell & Mistry Ltd
Construction Management Founded Studio
Structural Engineer Campbell Rieth
This fine dining restaurant and bar at Terminal 5 sets a new standard for concept, quality and finish for airport interior design. Open 21 hours a day, 365 days a year, not only does the design raise the bar but the space is also highly durable. Diners are able to eat at the elegant bar, enjoying great views of the Plane Food open plan kitchen that turns 'Plane Food' into an experience. We delivered a highly refined bar and restaurant in the complex working environments of the live Terminal 5 site.
Architecture Burrell & Mistry Ltd
The Warrington Hotel is a Grade II listed building originally built in 1857, which Burrell & Mistry Ltd restored to its late Victorian former glory. We reinstated and kept the character of the original building in the main bar whilst rejuvenating and modernizing the upstairs restaurant. The development of the restaurant has revitalised the building, transforming it from the quiet local pub it had been for years into one of London’s most striking and fashionable drinking establishments.
Architect Burrell & Mistry Ltd
Structural Engineer Campbell Rieth
Established in 1939 Geales restaurant has been a neighbourhood favourite with locals, serving quality fish and chips for over 70 years. Following on from their success in Notting Hill, Burrell & Mistry have created a new restaurant in the serene surrounds of Chelsea Green. Service began in September 2010 and has proved extremely popular with socialites and local residents.
Architect Burrell & Mistry Ltd
Construction Management Founded Studio
Structural Engineer Campbell Rieth
A five star country house hotel in Bagshot, Surrey which is the training base for the England rugby team. We designed and constructed new suites on a rolling programme of refurbishment. Each room size and shape is entirely unique and each design is individual.
Architect Burrell & Mistry Ltd
Construction Management Founded Studio
We have carried out a number of feasibility studies for their 4 & 5 star hotels across England and Scotland and are carrying out a rolling programme of conversion and build of new suites in Coulsdon Manor Hotel South London.
Architect Burrell & Mistry Ltd
Construction Management Founded Studio
Have a look at our continued progress in Brixton as the CLT frame is being erected!
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“There is nothing impossible to him who will try.”
— Alexander the Great
Here at Founded Studio we are not afraid to challenge conventions, and we constantly question the current status quo of building in the UK. We see the current construction industry as completely fragmented with too many conflicts with the major failures and disconnect between the designer and the construction team on site. Our Agency provides a wealth of knowledge and expertise from start to finish by bringing together the brightest and best candidates from the design world and construction world at the very start of the process to build you the best, more cost effectively.
We are constantly looking to see how we can do it better, be more streamline, more efficient and more cost effective to create the best end product for you.
We are currently building a 25,000 square foot office space and mixed use building in Brixton. The build is comprised of a concrete basement substructure with a 5 storey CLT superstructure and cavity wall brickwork cladding. Founded Studio has a multifaceted role in the management of the project and offers the client services, from RIBA stage 3-5, to ensure that the project is built to the highest standards without compromising the architect’s design. We are working with the client to ensure that their ideas and aspirations for the project becomes a reality.
Architect Squire & Partners
Construction Management Founded Studio
Mechanical Engineer DSA
Structural Engineer Elliott Wood