Business Details
16 Years
experience
Award-Winning RIBA Chartered Architects in London & Aberdeen
We are a RIBA chartered architectural practice established in 2010 by directors Hugh and Lindsey Hesketh. Our offices in London and Aberdeen serve as bases for delivering comprehensive architectural services, from feasibility studies to detailed designs and full project management. We prioritise sensitive, client-focused design, tailoring each project to its environment and the client's unique requirements.Our collaborative approach ensures clients remain central to decision-making throughout the process. With experience across diverse project types and sizes, we maintain a commitment to quality architecture and client satisfaction. Our team includes RIBA-registered professionals and architectural assistants, combining expertise with hands-on involvement from project inception to completion.
Services
Architectural Services
Feasibility Studies
Detailed Designs
Project Management
Planning Applications
Construction Liaison
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer over a decade of RIBA-accredited architectural expertise.
- Our collaborative approach ensures client needs shape every project.
- We manage projects from concept to completion.
- We maintain offices in both London and Aberdeen for regional accessibility.
- Our team includes directors with international architectural experience.
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
Services
Architectural Services
We provide comprehensive architectural services from initial concept to project completion. Our approach combines creative design with technical precision, ensuring compliance with building regulations. Clients benefit from tailored solutions that prioritise environmental sustainability and functional aesthetics across residential and commercial projects.
Feasibility Studies
Our feasibility studies assess the practicality of proposed developments, considering site constraints, budget parameters, and planning requirements. This early-stage analysis helps clients make informed decisions before committing to detailed design work, saving time and resources.
Project Management
We manage all stages of the construction process, maintaining quality control and adherence to timelines. Our involvement includes contractor coordination, site inspections, and progress certification, ensuring projects meet design specifications and regulatory standards.
People
Hugh Hesketh
Director
RIBA-registered architect with experience in UK and New Zealand practices. Co-founded ABN7 in 2010. Specialises in project oversight from initial concept through to construction completion.
Lindsey Hesketh
Director
RIBA-qualified architect graduated from Robert Gordon University in 2005. Worked with award-winning firms in Aberdeen, New Zealand, and London before co-founding Abn7 Architects in 2010.
Eilidh Smith
Architectural Assistant
Supports design and documentation processes. Works closely with directors on concept development and technical drawings, contributing to both residential and commercial projects.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services including feasibility studies, concept design, planning applications, detailed technical drawings, and construction project management.
Do you work on both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, we handle diverse project types and sizes across both residential and commercial sectors.
How do you involve clients in the design process?
We adopt a collaborative approach, presenting three concept options and refining designs through continuous client consultation.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate from offices in London and Aberdeen, serving clients across the UK with regional expertise in both cities.
