Business Details
Strategic Architecture & Construction Management in London
Recursion Design is a strategic architecture agency specialising in high-end residential and luxury residential developments across the UK, Europe, and North America. Our team combines commercial construction management expertise with in-depth knowledge of innovative design and construction delivery to align all project stakeholders with client priorities. With a senior partnership managing private residential projects valued at US $5M and above, we offer comprehensive services from pre-construction planning to final execution. Our pre-construction services include functionality audits, value engineering, phasing strategies, procurement sourcing, and bespoke contract development. During construction, we provide full project monitoring, risk mitigation, quality audits, and contract administration.Our designers, engineers, and project managers utilise proprietary 4D mass + bulk software and virtual reality technology to enable informed client decision-making. With 50 years of combined experience from leading global design offices, we deliver projects that seamlessly integrate contemporary solutions within historical contexts. Our heritage projects demonstrate sensitivity to listed buildings while introducing modern elements like dramatic double-height spaces. We operate from No.1 Royal Exchange in London, offering strategic consultancy on listed building consent and complex planning applications. Our global portfolio spans from carbon fibre bridges to luxury apartments in King's Cross, ensuring seamless project execution through collaborative on-site representation.
Services
Strategic Architecture
Construction Management
Design Consultancy
Heritage Renovation
Project Management
Value Engineering
Procurement Sourcing
Contract Administration
Virtual Reality Consultation
Complex Planning Applications
Highlights and features
- We have 50 years combined experience from leading global design offices.
- We utilise proprietary 4D mass + bulk software for real-time scenario analysis.
- We specialise in mitigating financial and scheduling risks in innovative projects.
- We deliver bespoke homes in sought-after locations from Los Angeles to London.
- We combine heritage sensitivity with contemporary architectural solutions.
Services
Strategic Architecture
Our strategic architecture service combines innovative design with commercial acumen to deliver bespoke solutions. We specialise in aligning client priorities with project outcomes through comprehensive planning and risk mitigation. Our approach ensures seamless integration of contemporary elements within historical contexts, creating spaces of unrivalled elegance.
Construction Management
We provide end-to-end construction management services, ensuring projects stay within budget and schedule. Our team offers full project monitoring, risk mitigation, and quality audits. With seasoned contract administrators and on-site representation, we guarantee seamless execution from inception to completion across global locations.
Heritage Renovation
Our heritage renovation expertise balances sensitivity to listed buildings with modern functionality. We specialise in stripping away inappropriate additions, preserving original envelopes, and introducing contemporary elements like double-height spaces. This approach maintains historical integrity while enhancing usability for modern living standards.
Design Consultancy
We offer comprehensive design consultancy using proprietary 4D mass + bulk software and virtual reality technology. Our services cover listed building consent, scenario analysis, and value engineering. This enables clients to visualise projects early and make informed decisions about design elements and their impact on project value.
Value Engineering
Our value engineering service focuses on optimising project costs without compromising quality. We conduct functionality audits, rationalise designs, and develop phasing strategies. This ensures maximum value from every project element while maintaining alignment with client priorities and budget constraints.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We deliver projects across the UK, Europe, and North America, with a focus on high-end residential developments in sought-after locations.
What project sizes do you handle?
Our senior partnership manages private residential projects valued at US $5M and above, including luxury homes and bespoke developments.
How do you handle heritage properties?
We sensitively re-imagine listed buildings, preserving original envelopes while introducing modern elements like double-height spaces and contemporary layouts.
What technology do you use?
We utilise proprietary 4D mass + bulk software and virtual reality tools to enable real-time scenario analysis and informed client decision-making during early design stages.
How do you mitigate project risks?
We combine commercial construction management with comprehensive risk mitigation strategies, including value engineering, phasing scenarios, and detailed tender analysis.
What is your design approach?
Our designers avoid a single style, instead focusing on contextual juxtaposition of contemporary solutions within historical frameworks to create unique, elegant spaces.
