Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architects in London
Established in 1999 by Michael Johnson and Deborah Nagan, Nagan Johnson is a RIBA-chartered multidisciplinary practice based in Waterloo, London. Our expertise spans architectural design, interior architecture, and landscape projects across the UK, Europe, and North America. We specialise in creating bespoke spaces for residential, commercial, and cultural sectors, with a particular focus on historic and challenging sites. Our approach prioritises sustainability, integrating modern and traditional materials through meticulous detailing to ensure contemporary relevance. The practice maintains a collaborative, agile team culture that fosters innovative design solutions while maintaining rigorous project coordination.With extensive experience in housing, hospitality, and listed buildings, we embed projects within their local context while addressing modern functional needs. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through award-winning projects like the Waterloo Walkway feasibility study and sustainable developments in London's cultural districts. The leadership team combines deep local knowledge with international project delivery experience, ensuring client-centric outcomes that balance creativity with practicality.
Services
Architectural Design
Landscape Architecture
Sustainable Design
Project Coordination
Historic Renovation
Interior Architecture
Feasibility Studies
Urban Planning
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- 25 years of experience in architectural and landscape design
- RIBA-chartered practice with multidisciplinary expertise
- Specialists in sustainable design for historic and challenging sites
- Award-winning innovative solutions for complex projects
- Deep local knowledge of London's Waterloo area
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
Services
Architectural Design
We create innovative architectural solutions for new builds and renovations across residential, commercial, and cultural sectors. Our designs integrate modern functionality with contextual sensitivity, specialising in challenging sites and listed buildings. Projects range from private residences to large-scale developments, always prioritising sustainability and long-term value.
Landscape Architecture
Our landscape services focus on sustainable outdoor spaces that enhance biodiversity and user experience. We design gardens, public realms, and green infrastructure with low-embodied carbon materials, ensuring each project complements its architectural context while creating lasting ecological value through thoughtful planting and spatial planning.
Sustainable Design
We embed sustainability throughout the design process, from material selection to energy efficiency strategies. Our approach includes passive design principles, renewable energy integration, and circular economy practices, ensuring projects meet current environmental standards while maintaining aesthetic and functional excellence across all building types and scales.
Project Coordination
We provide comprehensive project coordination services, managing multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders throughout the development process. Our expertise ensures seamless integration of architectural, engineering, and specialist inputs, maintaining design integrity while meeting regulatory requirements, budget constraints, and programme deadlines for complex projects.
Historic Renovation
Specialising in listed buildings and historic environments, we deliver sensitive renovations that preserve architectural heritage while introducing modern functionality. Our approach combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design solutions, ensuring compliance with conservation standards while enhancing usability and sustainability for 21st-century requirements.
People
Michael Johnson
Director
Michael Johnson, founding director, has 25 years' experience in architectural design and urban regeneration. He leads the practice's strategic direction and project delivery, with particular expertise in London's built environment and sustainable urban development initiatives like the Waterloo Walkway project.
Deborah Nagan
Landscape Designer
Deborah Nagan, co-founder and landscape designer, specialises in sustainable outdoor spaces. With a focus on biodiversity and low-carbon materials, she leads landscape projects that integrate ecological principles with architectural design, ensuring holistic environmental outcomes across residential and public realm developments.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural design services for residential, commercial, and cultural projects, including new builds, renovations, and listed building adaptations.
Do you specialise in sustainable design?
Yes, sustainability is core to our practice, with expertise in low-carbon materials, energy-efficient design, and biodiversity enhancement in landscape projects.
Can you work with historic buildings?
Our team has extensive experience in renovating and extending listed buildings while maintaining their heritage value and integrating modern requirements.
Do you work outside the UK?
We deliver projects across Europe and North America, combining local context understanding with international design standards.
How do you approach complex sites?
We specialise in challenging sites, using innovative design solutions to transform difficult locations into functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces.
What is your design philosophy?
Our approach creates contextually integrated spaces that balance contemporary design with sustainability, using both modern and traditional materials thoughtfully.
