Business Details
19 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architects in London
Space Group Architects operates as architectural scientists, blending traditional methods with future technologies to create exceptional spaces. With 18 years of experience, we have completed over 200 projects, including 150+ unique family homes, workspaces, and public spaces. Our process spans from initial briefs to construction completion, maintaining a 97% planning approval rate. We prioritise creative dialogue with clients and design experts, ensuring holistic solutions from urban contexts to finishes.Our laboratory-like approach fosters continuous experimentation, integrating historical techniques and sustainable innovations. As a RIBA-chartered practice, we combine expertise in sustainable design, facade development, and future technologies, serving clients globally while maintaining a strong London base.
Services
Residential Architecture
Commercial Design
Urban Planning
Sustainable Development
Facade Engineering
Interior Design
Master Planning
Refurbishment
Research-Led Design
International Projects
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- 18 years' experience with 200+ completed projects
- 97% planning approval success rate
- Holistic approach from urban context to finishes
- Sustainable design integrating historical and future technologies
- RIBA-chartered practice with global project experience
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
- ARB
What people say
Exceeded expectations
Creative dialogue
97% planning success
Transformative spaces
Sustainable solutions
Services
Residential Architecture
We create bespoke family homes that combine innovative spatial solutions with practical living requirements. Our approach integrates natural light, sustainable materials, and contextual sensitivity to produce timeless yet contemporary residences. Each project benefits from our 97% planning approval track record and 18 years' experience in residential design.
Commercial Design
Our commercial projects deliver functional workspaces that enhance productivity and brand identity. We specialise in creating environments that balance aesthetic appeal with technical requirements, incorporating future technologies and adaptable layouts. Our team ensures compliance with building regulations while maintaining design integrity.
Urban Planning
We provide master planning services that address complex urban challenges through holistic design strategies. Our expertise includes mixed-use developments, public realm improvements, and sustainable infrastructure solutions that respond to both current needs and future growth patterns across international contexts.
Facade Engineering
Our facade design combines aesthetic innovation with technical performance. We develop solutions that optimise energy efficiency, weather resistance, and visual impact using advanced materials and construction techniques. This specialism contributes to our reputation for creating distinctive architectural identities.
Research-Led Design
We maintain a laboratory approach to architecture, continuously researching new materials, construction methods, and sustainable technologies. This commitment to innovation ensures our designs remain at the forefront of architectural evolution while addressing practical client requirements effectively.
People
Martin Gruenanger
Founder & Director
A RIBA-registered architect with 18 years' experience, Martin established Space Group Architects in 2007 after working with leading London practices. He specialises in sustainable design and facade development, combining historical techniques with future technologies to create innovative architectural solutions.
Charles Rocha
Senior Architect
With extensive international experience, Charles brings technical expertise to complex projects. He manages design teams across multiple sectors, ensuring rigorous attention to detail from concept through to construction completion while maintaining our high design standards.
Judy Khler
Project Architect
Judy specialises in residential projects, focusing on creating functional yet aesthetically striking living spaces. Her attention to materiality and spatial quality contributes significantly to our 97% client satisfaction rate in home design commissions.
Diego Sebastian
Urban Designer
Diego leads our master planning initiatives, applying his expertise in sustainable urban development to create cohesive environments that balance density with quality of life across both UK and international projects.
Alex Wright
Technical Director
Alex oversees all technical aspects of our projects, ensuring compliance with building regulations while maintaining design integrity. His expertise in construction methodologies contributes to our consistent delivery of complex projects within specified budgets and timelines.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services from concept to completion, including residential, commercial, and public projects with specialisms in sustainable design and facade engineering.
How do you approach the design process?
We combine historical techniques with future technologies through collaborative dialogue, ensuring holistic solutions tailored to each project's unique context and requirements.
What is your planning approval success rate?
We maintain a 97% planning approval success rate through our strategic approach and extensive experience in navigating regulatory processes.
Do you work internationally?
Yes, we undertake projects globally with experience in Austria, India, Iran, Ireland, Morocco, Norway, and the United Arab Emirates.
What sustainability practices do you employ?
We integrate sustainable materials and technologies, researching innovative methods to create environmentally responsible buildings that evolve positively over time.
