Business Details
22 Years
experience
Innovative Architecture & Sustainable Design Solutions
Founded in 2004 by Ken Shuttleworth, Make Architects is a globally recognised architecture practice with studios in London, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. We specialise in delivering innovative architectural, interior, and urban design solutions that prioritise resilience, sustainability, and social value. As a 100% employee-owned practice, we foster a collaborative culture where creativity thrives without constraints of a fixed house style. Our cross-sector expertise spans over 100 completed projects worldwide, including workplaces, luxury interiors, and urban regeneration schemes.Certified as a B Corporation, we are committed to achieving net zero carbon targets by 2030 through rigorous sustainability practices. Our approach integrates cutting-edge technology, circular economy principles, and a deep understanding of environmental and social impact. With a dedicated sustainability team and industry-leading research initiatives, we ensure every project balances aesthetic innovation with ecological responsibility. Our accolades reflect our dedication to redefining architectural excellence while addressing global climate challenges.
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Urban Design
Sustainable Design
Retrofit Solutions
Masterplanning
Facades
Workplace Design
Cultural Spaces
Residential Development
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- 100% employee-owned practice fostering collaborative innovation
- Certified B Corporation with net zero carbon targets by 2030
- Global expertise across 100+ completed architectural projects
- Integrated sustainability approach from concept to completion
- Award-winning research in circular economy and retrofit design
Associations and certifications
- B Corp
Services
Architecture
We create innovative architectural solutions that balance aesthetic vision with functional excellence. Our designs prioritise sustainability, resilience, and social impact while responding to unique site contexts. Projects range from iconic skyscrapers to community-focused cultural spaces.
Sustainable Design
Our sustainability experts integrate net zero carbon strategies across all projects. We employ embodied carbon analysis, circular economy principles, and renewable materials to achieve B Corp-certified environmental standards while maintaining design integrity.
Urban Design
We shape vibrant urban environments through masterplanning and regeneration projects. Our approach combines spatial innovation with social connectivity, delivering mixed-use developments that enhance cityscapes and community wellbeing across global contexts.
Retrofit Solutions
Specialising in adaptive reuse, we transform existing structures through innovative retrofitting. This approach reduces embodied carbon while extending building lifecycles, demonstrated in award-winning projects like 30 Duke Street's facade reclamation.
Interior Design
Our interior designs create inspiring environments tailored to occupant needs. From luxury hospitality spaces to functional workplaces, we combine material innovation with spatial psychology to deliver spaces that enhance user experience and brand identity.
Questions
What architectural services does Make offer?
We provide architecture, interior design, urban design, and sustainability consultancy services across global projects.
How does Make approach sustainable design?
Our sustainability strategy targets net zero carbon by 2030, incorporating circular economy principles and embodied carbon analysis.
Are Make's designs adaptable to different regions?
Our global studios in London, Hong Kong, and Shanghai ensure culturally responsive, context-specific design solutions.
What sustainability certifications does Make hold?
We are a Certified B Corporation with in-house sustainability specialists accredited in Passivhaus, WELL, and LEED standards.
Can Make handle large-scale urban regeneration projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience in complex urban regeneration schemes like Taikoo Li Chengdu and London Wall Place.
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