Business Details
18 Years
experience
Expert Architectural Design Services in London
DDWH Architects is a RIBA Chartered Practice established in 2008 by directors Warren Howling and Donika Dobruna. With over two decades of combined experience, we specialise in architectural design, urban planning, and interior design across residential, commercial, and public sectors. Our approach prioritises strategic space utilisation, environmental responsibility, and commercial awareness, ensuring projects meet budgetary and programme requirements. We guide clients through all RIBA stages, from strategic definition to handover, offering full architectural services including planning applications, technical design, and construction management.Our expertise in historic building conservation and modern development is demonstrated through projects ranging from 30,000 renovations to 250 million urban regeneration schemes. We maintain rigorous quality standards through RIBA-compliant management policies and a collaborative team environment that enhances design outcomes.
Services
Residential Design
Commercial Architecture
Urban Planning
Conservation Projects
Master Planning
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of architectural experience across diverse project scales
- Our RIBA Chartered Practice ensures rigorous quality management standards
- We specialise in combining historic building conservation with modern design
- Our directors personally manage projects from concept to completion
- We provide full-service architectural support through all RIBA stages
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
Services
Residential Design
We create bespoke residential solutions for new builds, extensions, and property refurbishments. Our expertise includes listed building conservation and modern luxury home design. Projects range from single-dwelling developments to large-scale housing schemes, always balancing aesthetic appeal with functional living spaces.
Commercial Architecture
Our commercial architecture covers office developments, retail spaces, and mixed-use schemes. We focus on creating productive environments that meet business needs while complying with planning regulations. Services include feasibility studies, planning applications, and construction management for commercial clients.
Urban Planning
We specialise in masterplanning and urban regeneration projects that shape sustainable communities. Our services include site analysis, zoning strategies, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive urban development solutions across public and private sectors.
Conservation Projects
Our conservation specialists protect historic buildings while integrating modern requirements. We manage listed building applications, traditional material restoration, and sensitive adaptations of heritage assets, maintaining architectural integrity while ensuring practical usability for contemporary use.
Master Planning
We develop long-term spatial strategies for large-scale developments combining residential, commercial, and public spaces. Our masterplans address infrastructure, sustainability, and community needs, creating cohesive environments that evolve while maintaining architectural coherence and functional efficiency.
People
Donika Dobruna
Director
Qualified architect with expertise in prime residential and historic building conservation. Graduated from South Bank University in 1998. Specialises in materials and finishes for both new builds and sensitive refurbishments of listed buildings in central London.
Warren Howling
Director
Chartered architect with extensive experience in residential and mixed-use developments. Qualified in 1995 after studying at De Montfort University and National University of Singapore. Established DDWH Architects in 2008 following 12 years at a London practice.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services across all RIBA stages, including residential design, commercial architecture, urban planning, conservation projects, and masterplanning solutions.
Do you work on listed buildings?
Yes, we specialise in conservation and adaptation of listed buildings with extensive experience in sensitive refurbishments and heritage projects across central London.
What project scales do you handle?
We work on projects ranging from £30,000 residential renovations to £250 million urban regeneration schemes, adapting our approach to each project's specific requirements.
Are you RIBA accredited?
Yes, we are a RIBA Chartered Practice with formal quality management policies ensuring professional standards across all our architectural services.
How do you manage construction phases?
We provide project management services during construction, including contractor selection, quality control, and coordination with building control authorities to ensure specification compliance.
Do you handle planning applications?
Yes, we manage full planning applications including feasibility studies, preparing documentation, and negotiating with planning officers to secure necessary approvals for your project.
