Our Story

With over 50 years of combined experience, our team creates exceptional homes across a wide range of architectural styles. We believe great architecture is timeless, combining proportion, scale and balance to create beautiful, practical homes that reflect our clients’ personalities and lifestyles.

Every project is unique. We balance creative design with practical considerations, including budget, construction and programme, to deliver thoughtful, achievable solutions.

Above all, we value our relationships with clients. Through open communication, collaboration and personal involvement, we aim to make the design process as enjoyable and rewarding as the finished home.

Nimble House
Bloom House
Pinch House
Mayfair Penthouse
Rock 'n' Roll House
Queens Park
Smoke House

All Projects

Our Philosphy

Your home should be a sanctuary. A place of comfort, luxury, and inspiration. This philosophy guides every design decision we make.

Our design philosophy is built on four core principles:

Functionality
Functionality goes beyond aesthetics. We thoughtfully tailor spaces to optimise convenience, like incorporating hidden storage or designing multi-functional rooms that adapt to your evolving needs.
Aesthetics
Aesthetics extend beyond visuals. We use high-quality materials and finishes to create a luxurious and timeless environment, one that is not only beautiful but also warm, inviting, and textural.
Sustainability
Sustainability is woven into the core of our designs. We prioritise a fabric-first approach, utilising high-performance insulation and air tightness before relying on technology. Passive design principles like natural light and ventilation are then integrated with modern advancements for optimal energy efficiency.
Connection to nature
The home should be a haven that embraces the outdoors. We design with views of the landscape in mind and incorporate an abundance of natural light. Often, we seamlessly blend architecture and landscape as one by integrating inviting outdoor spaces into our designs.

Chris Smith

FOUNDER / DIRECTOR
Chris is a qualified Chartered Architect and founded Locksley Architects in 2007 after working for a number of award winning practices. He has now completed over 350 succesfull residential projects in and around london
Arianny Ramirez

PART II ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT
Arianny is our visualisation expert and looks after all of our Virtual Reality tours. She has a passion for learning new innovative techniques which helps us to comunicate our designs to our clients.
Huseyin Ozturk

PROJECT ARCHITECT
Huseyin is a qualified Architect and has been working with us for seven years. He continues to assist in all aspects of the projects from Concept design to Construction Details.
Annabel Stringer

INTERIOR DESIGNER
Annabel treats each commission as a standalone project. Listening closely to her clients, acknowledging both dreams and practical desires whilst interpreting unique lifestyles and re-imagining personal possessions.
Ben Jennings

PART II ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT
Ben studied at Portsmouth University and looks after the Detail Design stages and also provides us with a fresh outlook on sustainable technologies and initiatives from his in depth research.
Karolina Parker

PART II ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT
Lina studied at London Metropolitan University and provides assistance in all areas of projects from conceptual development to internal & external detailing