Business Details
24 Years
experience
Innovative Architectural Design Solutions
Established in 2002, Mcadam is a London-based practice founded by Tanya Kalinina and James McAdam. Our expertise spans a diverse range of projects, including private residences, urban planning, cultural buildings, and large-scale masterplans across the UK, Russia, France, and Israel. We prioritise high-quality design solutions that push architectural boundaries while addressing complex requirements.Our approach is rooted in interdisciplinary collaboration, informed by academic research and practical experience, including PhDs completed at RMIT University. We engage in continuous discourse to refine our practice, ensuring thoughtful, innovative architecture that delivers long-term value to clients and communities.
Services
Architectural Design
Urban Planning
Cultural Buildings
Residential Projects
Masterplanning
Refurbishments
Research-Led Design
International Projects
Public Spaces
Academic Collaboration
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in international architectural design
- Our team holds PhDs in practice research from RMIT University
- We specialise in complex urban infill and heritage conversion projects
- Our interdisciplinary approach integrates academic research with practice
- We deliver context-sensitive designs across diverse global environments
Services
Architectural Design
We create innovative architectural solutions for private residences, cultural institutions, and commercial buildings. Our approach combines aesthetic creativity with functional requirements, delivering spaces that respond to environmental and social contexts while maintaining rigorous design standards.
Urban Planning
Our urban planning expertise covers masterplans for residential settlements, logistics parks, and public spaces. We develop strategic visions that balance development needs with sustainable urban growth across diverse geographical contexts.
Refurbishments
Specialising in heritage conversion and modernisation projects, we revitalise existing structures while preserving historical integrity. Our solutions address contemporary functional requirements within traditional architectural frameworks.
Research-Led Design
Our practice integrates academic inquiry through PhD research and collaborative studies. This approach informs evidence-based design decisions and innovative architectural methodologies grounded in theoretical exploration.
International Projects
We deliver architectural solutions across cultural and geographical boundaries, adapting designs to local contexts while maintaining international standards of excellence in projects spanning four countries.
People
Tanya Kalinina
Founding Partner
Co-founder of Mcadam with 20+ years international experience. Completed PhD research at RMIT University on architectural practice. Leads design innovation and academic collaboration initiatives.
James McAdam
Founding Partner
Co-founder with expertise in complex urban projects. Holds PhD from RMIT University research. Oversees strategic direction and interdisciplinary design approaches for the practice.
Questions
What architectural services does McAdam Architects offer?
We provide design solutions for residential projects, urban planning, cultural buildings, masterplans, and complex urban infill developments across international markets.
Where does McAdam Architects operate?
While based in London, we undertake projects globally, with completed works in the UK, Russia, France, and Israel.
What makes McAdam Architects unique?
Our practice combines academic research, including PhD-level studies, with hands-on experience in bicultural collaboration and interdisciplinary design approaches.
How does the practice approach design challenges?
We use continuous discourse and research-driven methodologies to address complex architectural problems, focusing on sustainable, context-sensitive solutions.
What project experience do the founders have?
Founders Tanya Kalinina and James McAdam have led over 20 realised projects and completed doctoral research on architectural practice at RMIT University.
