Hollaway Studio is an architectural and interior design practice that embraces the past, the present, and the future and places people and feeling at the core of its architecture philosophy. We offer architectural services in Clerkenwell, for residential and commercial projects.

London is very much our home. We have designed and built many projects in London over the years including Chapel Downs’ Gin Works in Kings Cross’s old gasworks building, The Fisheries in Hackney, and Stephen Webster’s flagship store in Mayfair.  We create ambitious designs that reflect the surroundings focused on how people use spaces and flow through a building. Our team of talented architects and interior designers will work with you to create a memorable guest experience.

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Design begins with feeling – for place, for the past, for the needs and wants of the now, and for a future that matters. It listens. It empathises. It’s pragmatic. It’s an understanding that informs everything we do. It makes buildings that work – truly, beautifully. This is how we approach all architecture and design projects in Clerkenwell and beyond.

An architecture and design practice is nothing without its people, and the very best practices are those in which everyone has a voice – however different it may be. We are extremely fortunate Hollaway is exactly this: an extraordinary bunch of thinkers, talkers, and doers. These are the people that get buildings made.

Some places live or die on their ability to tell a bloody good story. The interior design of the temporary sited Gin Works in Kings Cross’s old gasworks building is one such place. A London gin distillery, an interactive gin-making laboratory, and a bar and restaurant. The experiencing key to Gin Works is a copper bath suspended above the bar, which serves as the talking point for the story of Prohibition’s underground gin-baths. It’s a wonderful example of how a single and seemingly leftfield decision knits the experience of an entire building together.

Hollaway’s approach to architecture and design always starts with people and place.  How does a building contribute to the community it will inhabit? How will people interact and engage with the architecture created in this space?  Under his leadership and hands on approach Guy Hollaway has created a design-led Practice committed to innovative building solutions, with work ranging from prestigious one off commissions to large scale regeneration projects.

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The RIBA award-winning architecture and design practice has built its reputation working on a wide array of projects, including a cutting-edge skate park, the world’s first heritage theme park, a bespoke artist’s studio in an open field, and a high-end seafood restaurant. The breadth of these projects may be wide, but each one brings the perfect balance of playfulness and sincerity, with a firm focus on placemaking, sustainability and the experience of the individuals who will use the space.

London
10A Acton Street WC1X 9NG
+44 (0)20 7096 5425

Kent
The Tramway Stables, Rampart Road
Hythe CT21 5BG
+44 (0)1303 260 515

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Clerkenwell… London’s creative hub

Clerkenwell is commonly recognised as London’s creative hub, now home to more architect studios per square mile than anywhere else on the planet. The area’s diverse history has long been synonymous with design, creativity and architecture, making it the perfect place for Hollaway Studios to offer its services.

Hollaway Studio is a progressive design practice with a difference; we see each project as having both artistic and social value, this results in everything we do is highly considered and tailor-made to meet the aspirations of our clients whilst remaining true to our architectural ethos.

Architectural services in Clerkenwell

Hollaway Studios provides a comprehensive range of architectural services in the Clerkenwell area, including:

  • Architectural design and consultation. n
  • Management of building regulations, planning, and listed building consents
  • Assistance with applications for listed buildings and conservation areas.
  • Planning preparation and submission.

The essence of forward-thinking design is at the core of everything we do, as seen in our project portfolio. We are multi-award-winning; the People’s Choice Award winners of the Hackney Design Awards, 2020 and Commercial Category winner of the RICS South East Awards, 2020. Visit our projects page to find out more about these industry-recognised projects and more.

Architectural highlights of Clerkenwell

As lovers of all things design and architecture, we should take a moment to appreciate some of the incredible architectural feats that Clerkenwell has to offer. Some of our favourites include:

St John’s Gate

The English headquarters of the Knights of the Order of St John, Prior Thomas Docwra built the south entrance to the inner precinct of Clerkenwell Priory in 1504.

15 Clerkenwell Close

With its distinctive limestone facade, this unusual seven-storey residential development caused ample controversy when it was erected in 2007. The facility is anything but ordinary, and the variety in the communal elements adds a touch of playful creativity.

The Farmiloe

The Farmiloe is a renowned Grade II-listed structure located in the heart of Clerkenwell. It has been restored with great sensitivity and now offers extremely cutting-edge office space.