Patalab: Your architecture office in London to realise ambitious design-led projects
Founded in 2008, Patalab Architects has since been providing extensive architectural and design services to British and international clients. As boutique architecture office in London we are focused on high quality design-led projects.
Based on many years of experience delivering projects that meet the high aspirations of our British and international clients, Patalab has built a broad network of project partners alongside an in-depth knowledge of the construction process, building regulations, procurement, market conditions and planning policies. The extent of our experience enables us to take a holistic approach to designing to ensure statutory requirements and the reality of the construction industry are integrated with design conception.
Patalab project range in London
London: Locations of Patalab projects
London: Spread of Patalab projects by project type and location (Voronoi diagram)
‘Working with Patalab was an amazing experience – inspirational and fun. I love my transformed home with its light-filled spaces, the combination of materials and all the carefully considered details which make it very special. Living here is a pure joy.’
Client of Eclectic House
‘With exceptional design skills, technical expertise and a thorough understanding of the construction process, Patalab are well rounded architects. But maybe even more importantly, through their personal engagement, professionalism and commitment to quality, Uwe and Simon became trusted project partners.’
Client of The Bird in Hand Hampstead
‘Having worked with several architects, I really appreciate Patalab’s approach that combines passion for design, technical knowledge and economic understanding. Finding all three qualities within one architect’s practice is very rare.’
Notting Hill Villa
A curated collaboration of sinuous sculptural form and tactile materiality defining the interplay of light and shadow within a Notting Hill villa transformation
The Bird in Hand
Scarpa-inspired mixed-use retrofit scheme marries historic elements with contemporary interventions in Hampstead Village
Kingsland Road Arches
Reactivating a dormant industrial streetscape in Shoreditch through a heritage-led retrofit of disused railway arches and previous Shoreditch Railway Station
Marylebone Mews House
Characteristic Mews beautifully transformed into tranquil, light-filled family home in the heart of London
Highbury Fields Apartment
Refined surface treatment and datum unite disparate volumes between dual green frontages of grade II listed Georgian flat in Highbury Fields
Snowflake School
Salvation Army office converted to school for children with autism in Acton
Heath House
Contemporary garden wing and sensitive internal reconfiguration transforms exemplar Arts and Crafts family home in Hampstead
The Gables
1950’s landlocked industrial garage converted to contemporary residential accommodation
141-143 Shoreditch High Street
Triple height sculptural staircase feature within substantially upgraded office refurbishment in the heart of Shoreditch
Chelsea Townhouse
Sustainable retrofit breathes new life into historic chelsea residence
Primrose Mews Flats
Transforming a quintessential Primrose Hill mews into two contemporary flats featuring intimate ash ‘cocoon’ bedrooms
Victoria Square Townhouse
Grade II* townhouse revitalised with respectful combination of heritage restoration and contemporary design
EC1 Penthouse
Light-filled Clerkenwell penthouse reimagined with framed city views and refined spatial clarity.
Cascade House
Triple-height timber cascading staircase redefines this listed Hampstead mixed-use building through intense light and verticality
Argyll House
Extensive refurbishment and remodelling of a 150 year old town house situated in Kensington’s Phillimore Estate
Patalab Architects: Our Services
Full architectural design service
From feasibility studies, planning, technical design to site supervision, covering all project work stages
Interior design services
Including space planning, furniture design, and loose furniture
Advice
Pre-purchase, pre-design assessment, planning review, building regulations, and construction contracts
Support in negotiation
With funders, freeholders, authorities, and contractors
Project management
Design team coordination, contract administration, cost control, value engineering, and acting as employers agent
CDM Principal Designer
Health and safety measures from concept to completion
Patalab Architects: Your Contacts
Architecture Office London: Working with Patalab
Patalab Architects is a boutique architectural practice focused on high quality design-led projects in and around London. Based on many years of experience delivering projects that meet the high aspirations of our clients, we have built a broad network of project partners alongside an in-depth knowledge of the construction process, building regulations, procurement, market conditions and planning policies. The extent of our experience enables us to take a holistic design approach; ensuring statutory requirements and the reality of the construction industry are integrated with design conception.
In close dialogue between our clients and other project stakeholders, we conduct thorough research and design studies to fully understand the potential of each construction project. Responding to specific project objectives, we work together with specialist consultants, expert advisers and local craftsmen as well as with leading manufacturers and suppliers in order to meet highest quality standards.
The Patalab team is made up of talented, experienced, and dedicated architects and designers. Our aim is to offer our clients a very personal approach and services tailored to their needs, developing and realising innovative design solutions with great attention to detail.
Patalab is Chartered Practice of the Royal Institute of British Architects.
Whatever your project in the United Kingdom, our architecture office in London will be able to support you.
Site development
We carry out strategic reviews for the development of premises to unlock the site’s potential and assess planning requirements.
Refurbishment
We are passionate about working with existing buildings. Based on a thorough investigation we develop sensitive and innovative approaches how to sustainably adapt and transform existing structures into contemporary spaces.
Interior Design
Whether residential or office building, optimal organization of the interior spaces is vital. For us, the boundaries between architecture and interior design are fluid. Accordingly, we offer not only architectural but also interior design services. These can include, for example, design of all internal surfaces, design of built-in furniture, proposals for loose furniture and the development of lighting concepts.
New Build
We enjoy delivering innovative and site-specific new build projects, producing sensitive yet powerful designs that compliment their context. Striking exteriors and beautifully proportioned interiors are accentuated by rich materiality, attention to detail and exceptional craftsmanship – attributes our studio is known for.
Heritage
Each listed building is to be assessed on its own merit. Repair and restoration on one hand, and modern technology and construction methods on the other can both be appropriate responses depending on the context. In our approach we appreciate and accentuate achievements of previous generations and seek to complement these situations with our own contemporary interventions.
‘This is the second house Patalab has transformed for us and created a fantastic home for me and my family. Simon‘s and Uwe‘s passion for design can be seen everywhere in the house. The beautifully crafted spaces provide the perfect background for our family life.’
Client of Heath House
‘Put simply, Patalab are brilliant. The team brought creativity, craft, care and a truly collaborative spirit to our project. Their eye for detail, a high quality finish and the fact that the service they give is based on understanding client needs meant we got exactly what we wanted.’
‘Patalab have developed a profound understanding of our complex operation and spatial requirements to facilitate Richmond Pharmacology’s medical research activities. This has been translated into an inspirational and functional environment, enjoyed by our employees, clients and patient volunteers.
Patalab guided us very professionally, meeting our challenging project delivery time frame and exceeding our expectations in creating an efficient and innovative space for our research organisation.’
‘I had a very positive experience with Patalab. Their proposed design for the house, which involved opening up and extending out to bring in light, was the most creative proposal I received at the planning stage, and it has resulted in an airy, bright and well-integrated living space. The project management and oversight was extremely well organised and thanks to ongoing communication throughout the project, I felt confident in the process and timing and I am delighted with the outcome.’
‘Patalab not only provided excellent design services but also fully understood the commercial parameters, resulting in an innovative and economically viable project. The scheme’s design features set it clearly apart from other office developments and was a major contribution to its letting success.’
‘Patalab was recommended to me and after my initial meeting with Uwe, discussing design ideas and how to realise them I decided to go ahead. A decision I have not regretted. Not only was I very impressed by Patalab’s exceptional attention to detail but also the smooth delivery, managing design and construction processes very competently.
I am very happy with the turnout and love the interplay between colours, materials and spaces.’
Client of Highbury Apartment
‘We were very happy with the services provided by Patalab, particularly with regard to their level of commitment to design. They were professional throughout the project and the level of aftercare was exceptional.’
‘Before starting our project we met with several architects discussing our objectives. We were most impressed by Patalab‘s response. Not only had they a great track record but also a very exciting design approach. The result of the year-long project is a fantastic apartment, which is now our lovely new home. We have been most touched by Sophie‘s and Uwe’s care and enthusiasm throughout the process.’
Client of Kensington Gardens Apartment
‘We chose Patalab after having interviewed five other Architectural practices. We were impressed from the very outset with Patalab’s design proposals. Their thoughts about efficient use of space and creating enhanced volume was exactly what we were looking for and we felt that our tastes were aligned.
We appreciate so much what Patalab brought to the table and how they delivered on our dreams that we can’t wait to find another project to have the opportunity of working with them again.’
Client of EC1 Penthouse
‘I believe Patalab’s biggest achievement has been to demonstrate a clear design focus, whilst offering a fully functioning and comfortable home. Furthermore, I’m particularly pleased with the amount of natural light we’ve been able to draw into the spaces, given the introverted nature and limitations of the site.’
Client of The Gables
‘We were hoping for a design feature in the lobby that would become a talking point. But Patalab have exceeded our expectations in the way they have combined functionality with artistic style. Like us, our tenants are deeply impressed and so are their visitors, when they arrive in the lobby.’
‘Patalab’s particular skill was to expand our imagination of what was possible, especially given the build was in a conservation area. Translating our wish list into a stunning design for a contemporary, eco-friendly, and light-filled home for the whole family, the whole design process was innovative, engaging and very enjoyable. And the completed house is beautiful and elegant – we love it.’
Client of The Coppice
‘I wanted to create a school that not only meets the educational needs of my pupils, but would also be a space where they could have an amazing experience. Patalab have helped me achieve this.’
Client of Snowflake School
‘What used to be a small one bedroom flat is now a beautiful and generous two bedroom apartment, filled with light and great ceiling height. This refurbishment and extension required planning permission and listed building consent.
Uwe and Jordan have excellently guided us through this process and achieved the maximum amount of additional space. I especially appreciate the dramatic new stairwell which makes the approach to the living spaces on the second floor a joyful experience.’
Client of Cascade House
Selected Projects
Notting Hill Villa
A curated collaboration of sinuous sculptural form and tactile materiality defining the interplay of light and shadow within a Notting Hill villa transformation
Highbury Fields Apartment
Refined surface treatment and datum unite disparate volumes between dual green frontages of grade II listed Georgian flat in Highbury Fields
The Bird in Hand
Scarpa-inspired mixed-use retrofit scheme marries historic elements with contemporary interventions in Hampstead Village
Marylebone Mews House
Characteristic Mews beautifully transformed into tranquil, light-filled family home in the heart of London
Snowflake School
Salvation Army office converted to school for children with autism in Acton
Kingsland Road Arches
Reactivating a dormant industrial streetscape in Shoreditch through a heritage-led retrofit of disused railway arches and previous Shoreditch Railway Station
The Gables
1950’s landlocked industrial garage converted to contemporary residential accommodation
Lake House Augustabad
New-build contemporary lake house embraced by dense, verdant forest and open waterside light
Milk Pavilion Britzer Garden
Energy efficient retrofit and restoration of iconic Milchbar pyramid within Berlin’s Britzer Garden