Business Details
Award-Winning Sustainable Architecture in London
Threefold Architects is a forward-thinking architectural practice dedicated to creating innovative, sustainable, and human-centred designs. With a focus on enhancing how people live and work, we have delivered award-winning projects across residential, commercial, and public sectors. Our portfolio includes 149 affordable homes for Pocket Living in Harrow, a deep retrofit of a Grade II Listed building on Regent Street for The Crown Estate, and a 492-room student residential scheme in Glasgow. Recognised for excellence through shortlistings at the Brick Awards, British Home Awards, and AJ Awards, we prioritise contextual sensitivity, material innovation, and wellness-driven spaces.Collaborating with clients like The Crown Estate and Airbnb, we integrate co-living, co-working, and sustainability principles into every project. Our work spans urban regeneration, rural developments, and experimental research, such as the Royal Academy Award-winning 'From Forest to Facade' initiative. We harness technology, traditional craftsmanship, and circular design to deliver elegant solutions that respect heritage while embracing future needs. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures tailored outcomes, from micro-scale retrofits to large-scale masterplans, always prioritising environmental stewardship and community impact.
Services
Affordable Housing
Commercial Architecture
Sustainable Design
Historic Building Retrofit
Student Accommodation
Urban Regeneration
Co-Living Spaces
Workspace Design
Rural Developments
Research-Led Architecture
Highlights and features
- We specialise in sustainable, low-carbon architectural solutions.
- Award-winning projects across residential and commercial sectors.
- Expertise in retrofitting historic buildings with modern functionality.
- Collaborative approach with clients like The Crown Estate and Airbnb.
- Innovative use of natural materials and circular design principles.
Associations and certifications
- Brick Awards
- British Home Awards
- AJ Awards
- Royal Academy Award
What people say
Award-winning designs
Sustainability focus
Collaborative approach
Innovative use of materials
Services
Affordable Housing
Threefold Architects designs high-quality, affordable housing schemes that address urban density and first-time buyer needs. Our projects, like the 149-home Pocket Living development in Harrow, combine spatial efficiency with community-focused amenities. We prioritise long-term affordability, energy efficiency, and integration with local infrastructure to create socially responsible living environments.
Commercial Architecture
We transform commercial spaces into dynamic, future-ready environments. Recent projects include a hospitality-inspired workplace on Pall Mall and a deep retrofit for The Crown Estate on Regent Street. Our designs balance heritage preservation with modern functionality, incorporating flexible layouts, natural materials, and wellness-centric features to enhance productivity and occupant wellbeing.
Sustainable Design
Sustainability underpins all our projects, from low-energy homes in Kent to circular material strategies for The Crown Estate's 'Waste Less Do More' initiative. We employ passive design principles, recycled materials, and energy-efficient systems to minimise environmental impact while creating spaces that promote occupant health and longevity.
Historic Building Retrofit
Our retrofit expertise preserves architectural heritage while modernising functionality. Notable projects include the Grade II Listed 12 Little Portland Street and a Dartmoor National Park dwelling. We use innovative techniques like recycled steel exoskeletons and traditional craftsmanship to extend building lifespans, improve thermal performance, and create contemporary spaces within historic contexts.
Student Accommodation
Threefold Architects creates vibrant, health-conscious student communities like the 492-room Glasgow development. Our designs feature flexible living units, shared amenity spaces, and landscaped courtyards that foster social interaction and wellbeing. Each scheme integrates study areas, co-working spaces, and sustainable features to meet modern student lifestyle needs.
People
Jack Hosea
Director
Jack leads Threefold Architects's design vision, focusing on wellness-driven architecture. With expertise in sustainable materials and urban regeneration, he has delivered award-winning projects including the World Bank London office and (med)24 clinic. Jack champions collaborative design processes that balance innovation with practicality.
Renee
Director
Renee specialises in co-living and urban regeneration projects. She co-led the Pocket Living scheme and contributes to industry discussions on sustainable development. Her work integrates community needs with architectural innovation, ensuring socially responsible and contextually responsive designs.
Questions
What architectural services does Threefold offer?
We provide residential, commercial, and public sector architecture with expertise in sustainable design, historic retrofitting, and urban regeneration projects.
Do you specialise in sustainable building practices?
Yes, sustainability is core to our practice. We use low-carbon materials, retrofit strategies, and energy-efficient systems across all projects.
Can you work on listed buildings?
Yes, we have extensive experience with Grade II Listed structures, including Regent Street's 12 Little Portland Street and Pall Mall's historic clubland building.
What awards has Threefold won?
We received the Royal Academy Award for 'From Forest to Facade' and have been shortlisted for Brick Awards, British Home Awards, and AJ Awards.
Do you collaborate internationally?
Yes, we work with clients across Europe, including POHA House in Düsseldorf and Airbnb projects in London and Dartmoor.
How do you approach community-focused design?
We prioritise inclusive spaces that foster social interaction, seen in projects like Glasgow's student housing and Headley Court's affordable housing schemes.
