Purpose

Our aim is to create joyful, purposeful and imaginative spaces that delight. We approach, explore and discover each project individually without governance or prejudice to style and carefully craft bespoke architectural solutions.

Smith & Newton Architects is an award winning East London based RIBA chartered architectural design studio. Without governance or prejudice to style and architectural trends, we carefully, and appropriately, design bespoke architectural solutions that draw on their collective experience to mitigate risk and drive efficiency. Our combined experience covers a wide range of architectural sectors and we are able to provide a full architectural design service working designs through from feasibility and brief formulation onto construction completion.

 

Approach

How. Architecture, design and construction is a collaborative and often complex process. We actively engage in the design process. We interrogate, explore and resolve complex challenges. Fundamentally we also recognise where our strengths lie and we those of other construction professionals. The importance of clear and effective dialogue and communication is essential in the smooth delivery of a project ensuring that the ultimate goal of delivering a beautiful, fit-for -purpose design solution.

What. The majority of our work is in Residential and Hotel sectors, for both commercial and private clients. We work with new build as well as renovations and conversions. We also have experience working on listed buildings and we’re always open to discussing new opportunities regardless of scale or complexity. We’ve not (yet) designed a subterranean spa or mountain top retreat – but we’d love to take on these challenges. We work at every stage of the build process, primarily because we want to realise the concept and see the designs built. As a RIBA chartered practice we align our work stages with the RIBA ‘Plan of Work’ which covers Feasibility, Initial Concept through to Planning, Tender and Construction stages. Like most architects and designers we like to document our completed designs through beautiful photography. We love to actively engage with end users and occupiers to help us acquire feedback to inform our future work. 

Why. We established the company to offer a professional yet personable service to individuals and companies alike. We have a moral and social conscience, we don’t seek to impose a particular style, we like to approach each challenge afresh and resolve them accordingly to their unique circumstance. We get an enormous sense of satisfaction when our designs are realised and we can see that our efforts have made a positive difference to the built environment and people’s lives. 

Team

Christopher Smith

Director
BA (Hons) BArch PgDip ARB RIBA FRSA

Originally from London, Christopher relocated to Manchester & Krakow to study Architecture. On completion of the BArch course he returned to London and has subsequently worked for a number of prestigious design-led UK practices. Within architecture, he has a keen and active interest in Passive Design, including completing numerous BREEAM accredited buildings.

Inaugurated as a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Christopher actively participates in and contributes to the ongoing success of societal developments and its endeavours through round table discussions and community workshops aimed at the enlightenment of the Age. He also designs and curates art installations, some of which have been included within Architecture Festivals. Christopher has also taught as an Associate Lecturer in Architecture at the London Metropolitan University.

Dale Newton

Director
BA (Hons) BArch ARB

After graduating with the highest grades in both BA and BArch courses Dale went on to work for a number of years in Manchester before relocating to London.

He has subsequently worked for a selection of prestigious UK Architectural practices, working on projects in residential, education, commercial and transport sectors. Prior to establishing Smith & Newton, Dale worked for a prominent Industrial product design firm, broadening his global experience by leading projects in Russia, Germany, Canada and the US.

The range of sectors Dale has worked in and the varying project scales can all be identified by a common theme; his dedication to detail. Ensuring designs are at once aesthetically desirable, efficient in their form and use of materials and are fundamentally fit for purpose.

Alejandro Abreu Hermoso

Architect
ARB

Alejandro joined after completing his part II MArch course at the University of Westminster with a distinction. His MArch thesis project won the ‘Shoaib Rawat’ first prize award for his passion, talent and enthusiasm for architecture. During his degree, he developed an interest for socially driven architectural typologies with an emphasis on retrofit renewal as a model of future practice.

Since joining S&NA, Alejandro has contributed towards the delivery of home extensions, the refurbishment of a Victorian warehouse into a single dwellinghouse and design development of an 18 storey residential tower. Before joining S&NA, he worked at Moren Associates gaining experience within hospitality and residential sectors. 

Alice Brammer

Architect
ARB

Alice joined after completing her Masters in Architecture at The School of Art, Architecture & Design (formerly The Cass). While there, her main thesis was based around flexible housing for the elderly, and whether it is possible to design healthy & peaceful living spaces within the city. In her final year she also focused on the importance of including women within the study of Architectural history, and how their consistent exclusion effects the perception of women in Architecture today.

She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Sheffield, graduating in 2017 and then working for two years as a Part I. She spent a year working for a small practice in Sheffield, focused mainly on hospital wards and strategic hospital planning, and a year in Leeds mainly on renovations of listed ex-industrial buildings. She has always had an interest in creating sustainable and flexible housing, and most enjoys working closely with clients to achieve clever residential design solutions.

 

Oliver Myers

Architectural Assistant
BA (Hons)

 

Selected Clients & Collaborators

CLS Holdings PLC
Colliers International
Countrywide Developments
Courtenay Investments
Cummings Group
Dot Bespoke
Eyre Estate
Hiltongrove
HR Projects
JLL

LB of Waltham Forest
LB of Hackney
Maidenway Group
Neil Perry
Owen Bullett Studio
P&BC
Perky Blenders
Premier Inn
Qbic Hotels
Strettons

 

Stirling Ackroyd
The Royal British Legion
The Wesley Hotel
Travelodge
Unite Students
Volkswagen
Whitbread
Workman