Business Details
Landscape Architects Creating Better Places
Untitled Practice is an integrated landscape and architecture design office dedicated to creating meaningful connections between people and their environments. Our approach combines objective analysis with empathetic design, addressing the interplay between urban spaces, societal needs, and ecological systems. With expertise spanning macro-scale landscape infrastructure to micro-level details, we prioritise climate and social justice in every project. Our team brings decades of experience in educational institutions and advisory roles, delivering award-winning schemes like the Aga Khan Centre roof gardens and Valley Gardens. We collaborate with communities to transform neglected spaces into thriving places that evolve over time.Our work has been recognised through prestigious accolades including AJ Architecture Awards and Landscape Institute honours. As members of design review panels and advisory bodies, we contribute to shaping best practices across the built environment. Our multidisciplinary team combines architectural precision with landscape innovation, ensuring technical excellence in every project phase. From high street regeneration to coastal resilience, we deliver solutions that balance ecological stewardship with human experience. Our commitment to sustainability is demonstrated through biodiversity net gain targets and climate-responsive design strategies.
Services
Landscape Design
Urban Regeneration
Public Realm Projects
Climate Resilience
Masterplanning
Highlights and features
- We have led award-winning projects including Valley Gardens and Aga Khan Centre roof gardens
- Our team includes Chartered Members of Landscape Institute and Royal Institute of British Architects
- We combine architectural precision with landscape innovation in every project
- Our work achieves 20% Biodiversity Net Gain targets in planning applications
- We maintain active roles in design review panels and advisory bodies
What people say
Award-winning expertise
Community-focused approach
Environmental stewardship
Technical excellence
Transformative spaces
Services
Landscape Design
We create dynamic landscapes that evolve over time, integrating ecological systems with human needs. Our approach combines technical expertise with creative vision to transform urban environments. Projects range from rooftop gardens to coastal resilience schemes, always prioritising biodiversity and community engagement.
Urban Regeneration
Our urban regeneration projects revitalise neglected areas through participatory design processes. We specialise in high street transformations and public realm improvements that boost local economies while enhancing environmental quality. Recent work includes Sidcup High Street and Kingsway to the Sea developments.
Public Realm Projects
We design inclusive public spaces that foster social interaction and environmental stewardship. Our schemes incorporate accessible pathways, sustainable materials, and climate-adaptive features. Notable projects include Valley Gardens and Rainham Riverside, which combine ecological restoration with community facilities.
Climate Resilience
Our climate resilience strategies address flood risk, biodiversity loss, and urban heat island effects. We implement nature-based solutions like green infrastructure and permeable surfaces. Recent projects incorporate 20% biodiversity net gain targets and carbon-conscious material selection.
Masterplanning
We develop comprehensive masterplans that balance development needs with environmental protection. Our approach integrates land use analysis, movement patterns, and ecological corridors. Current work includes coastal defence strategies and town centre regeneration frameworks across multiple UK locations.
People
Fenella Griffin
Founding Partner
Chartered Landscape Architect with extensive experience in climate and social justice-focused design. Educator and design advisor, leading key projects including Aga Khan Centre roof gardens and Wandle Vistas.
Murray Smith
Founding Partner
RIBA-registered architect specialising in landscape narratives and urban design implementation. Led award-winning projects like Sidcup High Street and Valley Gardens, with expertise in design review panels.
Jessica Edwards
Architectural Assistant
Graduate of London Met with international experience in sustainable community projects. Key contributor to Lesnes to Crossness and Kingsway to the Sea developments since joining in 2013.
Jennifer Smith
Architect
Cambridge MAUD graduate with focus on high street renewal. Joined UP in 2021 after Studio Egret West experience, working on Gardenway and Quantocks projects. Now registered architect with ARB.
Nicola Ida
Landscape Assistant
Re-trained from silversmithing to landscape architecture at University of Greenwich. Winner of Wilderness Deer Park competition, working on Kingsbury & Market Square since joining in 2021.
Questions
What types of projects does Untitled Practice specialise in?
We focus on landscape architecture and urban design projects including public realm improvements, climate resilience schemes, and community-led regeneration initiatives across the UK.
How does the practice incorporate sustainability into designs?
We integrate biodiversity net gain targets, climate-responsive materials, and nature-based solutions like green infrastructure to create environmentally responsible spaces that evolve over time.
Can you work on listed building landscapes?
Yes, we have experience with heritage sites including the Aga Khan Centre roof gardens, balancing conservation requirements with contemporary design interventions.
Do you collaborate with local communities during projects?
Community engagement is central to our approach. We conduct workshops and consultations to ensure designs reflect local needs and aspirations throughout the development process.
What professional accreditations does the team hold?
Our team includes Chartered Members of the Landscape Institute and Royal Institute of British Architects, with members serving on national design review panels.
How do you handle complex planning applications?
We prepare detailed submissions incorporating ecological assessments and design codes, with a track record of successful planning permissions for schemes like Kingsway to the Sea.
