Business Details
20 Years
experience
Expert Architectural and Interior Design Services
Orbit Architects combines the expertise of a large practice with the personal care of a small studio to deliver impactful architectural and interior design solutions. Since 2006, we have focused on creating spaces that enhance social and economic value within the built environment. Our approach prioritises client aspirations and end-user experiences, informed by over 18 years of industry expertise and 450+ completed projects. We specialise in workplace, residential, student accommodation, and hospitality sectors, with a commitment to sustainable and contextually responsive design.Our team of 20 professionals brings diverse international perspectives, having worked on projects ranging from heritage sites to large-scale commercial developments. We measure our success through the tangible value added to clients' assets and the positive impact on users' quality of life. Our processes integrate proven systems from big-practice experience with the agility to adapt to evolving design challenges. This unique combination enables us to deliver practical, profitable solutions while maintaining a collaborative and enjoyable working relationship with clients.
Services
Architectural Design
Interior Design
Residential Projects
Student Accommodation
Heritage Projects
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We combine big practice expertise with small practice agility and personal service
- Our team has delivered 450+ projects since 2006 across multiple sectors
- We specialise in contextually responsive design that addresses planning constraints
- Our international team brings diverse perspectives from 7 countries and 12 languages
- We maintain technical excellence while prioritising human-centred design solutions
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design service creates functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces that respond to site context and planning constraints. We work across commercial, residential, and hospitality sectors, delivering projects that enhance property value while prioritising user experience. Our approach combines technical expertise with creative problem-solving to transform client visions into built reality.
Interior Design
Our interior design solutions focus on creating inspiring environments that enhance workplace productivity and residential comfort. We specialise in commercial office spaces and hospitality venues, balancing aesthetic appeal with practical functionality. Our designs incorporate sustainable materials and innovative layouts to maximise spatial efficiency while meeting client brand requirements.
Student Accommodation
We design modern student accommodation that combines practical living spaces with communal facilities. Our projects prioritise space efficiency, safety, and social interaction while meeting regulatory standards. With experience in both new builds and refurbishments, we create environments that support student wellbeing and academic success through thoughtful design.
Heritage Projects
Our heritage architecture service specialises in preserving historical buildings while adapting them for modern use. We work on listed buildings and conservation areas, balancing preservation requirements with contemporary functionality. Our approach maintains architectural integrity while implementing sustainable upgrades to extend building lifespans and enhance usability.
Workplace Design
We create innovative workplace environments that boost productivity and employee satisfaction. Our designs adapt to evolving work patterns while optimising space utilisation. From complete office refurbs to flexible coworking spaces, we focus on creating environments that reflect company culture and support modern business needs through strategic spatial planning.
People
Philip Atkinson
Managing Director
Philip founded Orbit Architects in 2006 after gaining experience at major London practices. He has led projects including EMEA headquarters and heritage developments, combining technical expertise with creative vision to deliver award-winning schemes across multiple sectors.
Llinos Hughes
Interior Design Director
Llinos heads interior design projects with 15+ years' experience in office and residential design. She creates functional, inspiring workspaces that improve employee satisfaction, drawing on her Welsh roots and passion for social spaces to inform her design approach.
Meghna Patel
Team Director
Meghna brings 15+ years' experience in large-scale projects including airports and housing developments. As a qualified architect and former AIA member, she specialises in public realm design and fire safety compliance, combining corporate efficiency with small-practice creativity.
Natalie Vassiliadis
Team Director
Natalie focuses on heritage and listed building projects, applying her conceptual design expertise to preserve architectural history. She works on Grosvenor Estate properties, blending traditional elements with modern requirements while maintaining historical integrity through detailed Revit modelling.
Cyril Lai
Architectural Assistant
Cyril contributes to residential and commercial projects with international experience from Hong Kong and Toronto. He works on London Business School refurbishments, applying his global perspective to create culturally informed designs that balance functionality with aesthetic appeal.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in architectural and interior design for residential, commercial, student accommodation, and hospitality sectors, with particular expertise in heritage projects and workplace design.
How long have you been operating in London?
We've been based in London since our founding in 2006, delivering over 450 projects across the city and UK while maintaining our studio at 83 Blackfriars Road.
What makes your practice different?
We combine big-practice systems with small-studio agility, offering technical expertise from large-project experience while maintaining personal client relationships and creative flexibility.
Do you work on heritage buildings?
Yes, we have extensive experience with listed buildings and conservation areas, specialising in preserving architectural heritage while implementing modern upgrades that extend building lifespans.
What project sizes do you handle?
We work on projects ranging from small refurbishments to large-scale developments valued between £25k-£80m, adapting our approach to each project's specific requirements.
How do you approach sustainable design?
We integrate sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems while considering long-term environmental impact, balancing ecological responsibility with functional design requirements across all our projects.
