Hampstead Home Granted Planning Permission

We’re delighted to have secured planning approval for the complete renovation and extension to a family home in Hampstead’s conservation area. This carefully considered design balances contemporary living with heritage sensitivity, overcoming a complex planning process in collaboration with Camden Council.

Maison & Objet 2025

KSR’s interiors team attended Maison & Objet 2025 alongside clients of an ongoing project, to gain inspiration and source FF&E.

Planning permission granted for County Wexford home

KSR is thrilled to announce that we have received planning permission for a family home in the heart of County Wexford, Ireland. Set in the Irish countryside, the design draws inspiration from the surrounding agricultural architecture, creating a connection with its rural setting.

Planning Permission on The Bishop’s Avenue

KSR has recently received an enhanced planning permission for a development at 25 The Bishop’s Avenue, a road of international renown. Working with Michael Burroughs Associates, the original planning permission was inherited when our client bought the site and, with our knowledge of the area and market intelligence, KSR has maximised values with the latest enhancements.

Award-Winning IO House

We want to share an insight into the unique and playful approach our designers took in creating multi award-winning family home, IO House.

Meet us at MIPIM

Partners at KSR, Sam Cooke and Dan Curtin will be going to MIPIM.

Considered to be the premier, global real estate event, the exhibition and conference attracts some of the most influential players from all sectors of the international property world.

The four-day event will be taking place 12-15 March, in Cannes and is expected to draw around 22,500 delegates from over 90 countries.

IO House wins two 2023 OPAL Awards

We are delighted to announce IO House has been presented with two 2023 OPAL Awards.

 

IO House, an elegant yet playful family home, triumphed in the categories of Architectural Design / House Interior and Architectural Design / Residential Single.

 

The Outstanding Property Awards London, OPAL, is a well-established global programme. With offices in London, Budapest, Bangkok and Los Angeles, the awards attract entries from around the world. Celebrating creativity within the global built environment, the international jury, consisting of 30 property experts, evaluates each entry against the criteria of design excellence, practicality and functionality, green design and originality. With competition from across the UK and Europe, Asia and America, we are thrilled IO House has been recognised by the OPAL jury.

KSR & Parapluie : A Creative Collaboration

At KSR Architects & Interior Designers, we specialise in creating beautiful and ultimately bespoke homes. Investing time in getting to know our clients from the outset is vital as we seek to deliver architecture and interior design with relevance, meaning and emotional connection. We understand that every space we craft is a canvas for self-expression and art is integral to making these spaces truly unique. We are, therefore, delighted that through our collaboration with art advisory firm Parapluie, we can design with art in mind.

IO House wins two UK Property Awards

We are delighted to announce that KSR Architects & Interior Designers has won two UK Property Awards.

 

IO House, an elegant yet playful family home, triumphed in the categories of Residential Property for London and Architecture Single Residence for London. The awards celebrate the very best of architecture and design across the UK.

A summer of fun in aid of Afrika Tikkun

Over the summer months, the team at KSR Architects & Interior Designers embarked upon a lively programme of fundraising events for Afrika Tikkun, a charity dedicated to transforming communities in South Africa by supporting vulnerable children and equipping them with the skills needed to succeed in life.

Planning success for Grade II Listed Building

We are delighted to announce we have received full planning permission for the refurbishment of a magnificent Grade II listed building.

 

Located on the Grosvenor Estate within the Mayfair Conservation Area, our plans focus on the interior architecture with minimal intervention to the grand external façade.

 

Removing the contemporary additions, introduced over past decades, our designs will reinstate the original features lost or considerably altered throughout all floors within the property.

The 2023 KSR pub quiz in aid of Afrika Tikkun

We would like to thank everyone who took part in the much anticipated, 2023 KSR Pub Quiz.

 

The event was held to raise funds for Afrika Tikkun, a charity dedicated to transforming communities in South Africa by supporting vulnerable children and equipping them with the skills needed to succeed in life. Proceeds from a raffle, drawn on the night, boosted the total amount raised to over £2,600.

 

Quiz Master, and Partner here at KSR, Dan Curtin, challenged the eleven participating teams with rounds including ‘Questions my 3-year-old could answer’ and the more-difficult-than-it-sounds ‘Which dinosaur am I?’

A big night for a grand residence

It was a big night for the grand residence on Avenue Road. At the Design et al International Design & Architecture Awards 2023, the magnificent house picked up the award for Residential Swimming Pool 2023 and was named Global Project Award 2023 Winner.

 

Huge congratulations to Mdesign London and the entire team on delivering such a beautiful home.

 

As the architects on the project, KSR’s role was to translate and realise the complex and highly detailed interiors. Coordinating the various building disciplines, we worked together to create an exceptional residence; a sophisticated home that enjoys a refined sense of luxury.

 

Seung-Hoon Yang (left), and Maria Zappone, (centre) from KSR attended the awards’ ceremony and are pictured here with Rupal Shah (right), Senior Interior Designer at Mdesign London.

 

Read more about this project here.

 

IO House featured in the Financial Times

We are delighted to share that IO House is featured in the Financial Times.

 

Described as a ‘blueprint for the future of the smart home’, the property combines contemporary architecture, elegant interior design and cutting-edge technology with the warmth and fun of a family home.

 

Read the article here.

IO House

Nestled within a leafy, conservation area, IO House is an exceptional London residence. It combines contemporary architecture, elegant interior design and cutting-edge technology with the warmth of a family home.

 

On-site with KSR

The KSR Team recently spent a sunny morning on-site in St John’s Wood.

 

Visiting a total of three addresses, all at various stages of construction and completion, we explored what is soon to be a magnificent family home, complete with outdoor swimming pool, the conversion of an imposing, Victorian building into 12 luxury flats and a site that is currently little more than a façade but will, in time, be transformed into an exceptional London residence.

 

Congratulations!

We would like to share some good news; the studio is delighted to announce five internal promotions, made in recognition of our colleagues’ contribution to the growth of the company.

 

We continue to enjoy success across London and around the UK and with our increasing global reach, these promotions further strengthen our senior design team.

40 Years of Vision, Expertise and Realisation

This year we turned 40 and we celebrated this milestone with clients, collaborators, consultants and colleagues at a Summer Reception held at the Mall Galleries in London.

 

Currently home to the New English Art Club Annual Exhibition, screens, lighting and live music transformed the gallery space and created a lively setting for our event. Three videos, rolling simultaneously, showcased our offer; vision, expertise and realisation. The reels explored our team’s imagination, culture and focus on delivery.

 

DJ and saxophonist Sasha played throughout the evening and photographer Osman Marfo-Gyasi captured the highlights.

Antigua Villa

We are excited to see our Antigua Villa project progressing on site.

The contemporary architecture and interior design of this luxury property combine to create a spacious and light-filled environment. Floor to ceiling windows celebrate the panoramic views of the Caribbean and visually unite the inside and outside spaces.

Antigua enjoys a tropical climate but a considered palette of materials, including stone, timber and concrete, ensures cool and comfortable, indoor temperatures. The natural tones and textures work together to create a refined yet relaxed vacation-home.

Maison & Objet 2023

This year we attended Maison & Objet’s January 2023 exhibition, where we were inspired by the extensive collection of furniture, decorative objects and accessories.

Congratulations Paula!!!

We are thrilled to announce the promotion of the lovely Paula to Associate! Thanks for all your hard work, we can’t wait to see what this next chapter holds for you!

Home Grown Talent!

A Good News Story to start the New Year!

 

We are really proud to see Korell, one of our placement students, working with the University of East London to help promote a career in Architecture to  young people who may not have previously thought of studying the subject. They are hoping to engage with, and hear voices, that are often underrepresented within architecture, helping to diversify the design profession.

NHS Rest Nest Opening!

As part of our continued commitment to social responsibility, KSR volunteered their time to create new rest and relaxation spaces for the hardworking staff at the NHS at Hammersmith and Charing Cross Hospitals. The scheme was set up by our good friends at Taylor Howes, and we hope to see the initiative rolled out across more hospitals throughout the country.

KSR Photo Exhibition

Following our office trip to Brussels we hosted an exhibit of our team’s best photos, kindly judged by renowned photographer Adam Letch, who also treated us to a presentation on his work. The winning photos are pictured below.

It’s all in the detail!

Take a look at our stair design process from concept to completion!

A stair, often referred to as ‘the core’, literally and figuratively sits at the heart of a building. It connects spaces together vertically creating a journey through the building. At KSR, our team of talented designers work closely with clients to design spaces that meet their needs.

 

Our design process starts with concept sketches, which are developed through an iterative process from rough sketches, to concept models and 3D visualisations, which give a realistic impression of how the finished stair will appear

Afrika Tikkun Work Experience

As part of our work with Afrika Tikkun we were delighted to welcome Precious, Princess, Okuhle, and Eza to the office for a day’s work experience on their visit from South Africa. We were impressed with their positive attitudes, great energy, and enthusiasm to learn!

KSR in Brussels 2022!

After years of missing our annual trip due to c***d, we finally made it to Brussels for a weekend of Architecture, food & fun!

Triathlon Heros!

Thank you to everyone at KSR who took part in the Spirit of Belron Challenge and to all those who donated to the wonderful cause of Afrika Tikkun. You all helped raise over £5,000!

 

The Spirit of Belron Challenge is back!

After going digital for a couple of years the SOBC is back in real life. We will be taking part in the triathlon to help raise funds for Afrika Tikkun.

 

Lamorna House in the press

Lamorna House has been featured in Prime Resi and Amazing Architecture this week. We were commissioned by an ambitious couple to remodel and enhance space to their existing three-storey home in St John’s Wood Conservation Area.

Novel House in Ham & High

Our latest multi-residential development is featured in Ham & High. The project offered a unique opportunity to develop a new build in the heart of Hampstead.

Imbizo House in Arch Daily

Arch Daily has featured one of our favourite international projects. Imbizo House is a holiday home set high in the hills above the picturesque fishing town of Knysna.

From the Archive – The Curated Home

A look back at one of our much-loving projects in St John’s Wood which saw us sensitively refurbish a detached villa in the heart of the conservation area.

On-site at the IO House

A look at the incredible ‘IO House’ in the making and its gamification of architecture, art, design and engineering.