Business Details
36 Years
experience
Award-Winning Sustainable Architects in London
David Morley Architects is a design-led architectural practice with over 35 years of experience creating innovative facilities for sectors including Sports, Education, Residential, and Healthcare. Our approach combines tradition with forward-thinking design, achieving a 100% record in securing planning approvals and listed building consents. We prioritise environmental sensitivity, integrating bespoke strategies like our Eco-tracker system to enhance building performance across operational energy, materials, and biodiversity. As active participants in climate initiatives like Architects Declare, we champion net-zero carbon goals and hold ISO14001 certification. Our collaborative process begins with listening to client needs, followed by research-driven solutions and co-creation of designs tailored to cultural and environmental contexts.With a global portfolio spanning the UK, Middle East, China, and Japan, we deliver projects that balance functionality with aesthetic excellence. Our team of skilled architects and specialists works across established partnerships to ensure local expertise informs every project. Recognised with over 100 awards, including RIBA London Awards and Wood Awards, we maintain long-term relationships with clients such as The Royal Parks and Oxford University. Our commitment to sustainability is demonstrated through Passivhaus-certified designs, BREEAM assessments, and WELL Building Standard accreditation. By merging technical precision with creative vision, we create spaces that enhance lives while addressing contemporary environmental challenges.
Services
Architectural Services
Sustainable Design
Masterplanning
Interior Design
Client Design Advisory
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We have 35 years of experience in architectural design across diverse sectors
- Our team holds ISO14001 certification for environmental management systems
- We maintain a 100% success rate in securing planning approvals
- We offer tailored design solutions through collaborative client engagement
- Our global projects demonstrate adaptability to cultural and environmental contexts
Associations and certifications
- ISO14001
Services
Architectural Services
We provide comprehensive architectural services following the RIBA Plan of Work framework. Our process begins with listening workshops to understand client needs, followed by research-driven design solutions and collaborative creation of context-sensitive buildings. We manage projects from strategic definition through to handover, ensuring compliance with planning regulations and building standards while maintaining design integrity.
Sustainable Design
Our environmental consultancy integrates whole-life carbon assessments, BREEAM evaluations, and Passivhaus-certified designs. We employ an in-house Eco-tracker system to monitor environmental performance across projects, focusing on energy efficiency, material sustainability, and biodiversity. Our ISO14001-certified practices ensure buildings enhance environmental performance throughout their lifecycle while meeting client operational needs.
Masterplanning
We create long-term visions for land use that balance buildings, infrastructure, and community needs. Our masterplanning considers transportation networks, housing requirements, and environmental conservation to develop cohesive, future-ready spaces. This strategic approach ensures sustainable growth while respecting existing cultural and ecological contexts in both urban and rural settings.
Interior Design
Our interior design services focus on creating functional, aesthetically pleasing environments that enhance user experience. We integrate biophilic design principles and WELL Building Standards to optimise spatial layouts for health and wellbeing. Projects range from educational facilities to luxury residential developments, always prioritising user comfort and operational efficiency.
Client Design Advisory
We act as client design advisors, providing expert guidance throughout the architectural process. This includes briefing development, sustainability target setting, and quality assurance. Our advisory role ensures clients receive technically sound, financially viable solutions that align with their strategic objectives while maintaining design excellence.
People
David Morley
Partner
Founder with over 35 years' experience leading award-winning architectural projects. Specialises in combining traditional design principles with innovative sustainability strategies. Active in industry leadership through initiatives like Architects Declare.
Chris Roberts
Associate Director
Healthcare sector lead with expertise in designing medical facilities. Oversees complex projects requiring infection control expertise and patient-centred design principles. Contributes to industry workshops on healthcare architecture.
Helen James
Associate Director
Manages large-scale educational projects, including multiple developments for Oxford University. Specialises in creating learning environments that balance functionality with aesthetic appeal while meeting strict sustainability targets.
Andy Mytom
Partner
Leads commercial architecture projects, including The Coal Office development. Focuses on integrating sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems into urban commercial buildings while maintaining design excellence.
Jennifer Juritz
Associate
Specialises in residential projects, including the award-winning Velvet Mill development. Expert in adaptive reuse of historic buildings and creating luxury living spaces that meet modern environmental standards.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide architectural design, masterplanning, sustainable design consultancy, interior design, and client advisory services across multiple sectors including education, healthcare, and residential.
Are you certified for environmental standards?
Yes, we hold ISO14001 certification and have BREEAM assessors and Passivhaus-certified designers within our team to ensure compliance with leading sustainability standards.
How do you approach sustainable design?
We use our bespoke Eco-tracker system to monitor environmental performance throughout design stages, focusing on energy efficiency, material sustainability, and biodiversity enhancement in every project.
What sectors do you specialise in?
We have extensive experience in Sports, Education, Residential, Healthcare, Commercial, and Cultural sectors, with award-winning projects across these fields.
Can you handle international projects?
Yes, we manage global projects through established partnerships with local architects, having successfully delivered schemes in the UK, Middle East, China, Hong Kong, and Japan.
How do you ensure project success?
Our collaborative process begins with listening workshops, followed by research-driven solutions and co-creation with clients to ensure designs meet both functional requirements and sustainability goals.
