Studio

Our studio is the heart of our creative process, and has been designed to encourage a culture of collaboration and innovation.

We have created spaces to experiment, explore and exhibit; it is the ideal place to create architecture that inspires.
    Studio
    01
    About
    Founded in 2009, we have a wealth of experience designing and delivering innovative buildings across multiple sectors including workplace, housing and placemaking.

    We became an Employee Ownership Trust in 2018 reinforcing our identity as a design focused collective, diverse in skill and backgrounds who share a passion for progressive architecture and innovative solutions.

    We take pride in creating well considered places to be used and enjoyed.
    01
    About
    Founded in 2009, we have a wealth of experience designing and delivering innovative buildings across multiple sectors including workplace, housing and placemaking.

    We became an Employee Ownership Trust in 2018 reinforcing our identity as a design focused collective, diverse in skill and backgrounds who share a passion for progressive architecture and innovative solutions.

    We take pride in creating well considered places to be used and enjoyed.
      02
      Our approach
        We work as a collective in a transparent and logical way. We do not have a house style and believe that every project should be looked at afresh.

        We create desirable places to live and work that are richly detailed and diverse in character, celebrating the culture, customs and heritage of their setting, reinforcing a sense of identity and place.
        Through our engaging design process of sketching, model making, drawing and discussion, we deliver great buildings that people talk about and enjoy.
        03
        Our team
        Our strength is the energy and creativity of the people we work with.

        As an Employee Ownership Trust, our structure allows us to nurture individual talent and reward collective success, providing incentive and opportunity for people to flourish. Our people are our business; it is personal.
        03
        Our team
        Our strength is the energy and creativity of the people we work with.

        As an Employee Ownership Trust, our structure allows us to nurture individual talent and reward collective success, providing incentive and opportunity for people to flourish. Our people are our business; it is personal.
          10 nationalities
          15 years
          1 studio
          10 nationalities
          15 years
          1 studio
          04
          Our clients

            ABP (London) Investment Limited

            Akhat

            Aldau Developments

            Appin Land

            Arax Properties

            Auriens

            AVF Developments

            Aviv

            Caudwell

            Claymore Wealth Management

            CyrusOne

            Dean Street Soho Limited

            DEEP R&D Limited

            East End Community Foundation

            Elleric

            Elysian Residences

            Erec Estates

            European Land & Property Limited

            Godwin Group

            Grosvenor Securities Limited

            HB Reavis UK Ltd

            Helen Hamlyn Trust

            Hortensia Property Development LLP

            idé Real Estate

            Lamb's Passage Real Estate Limited

            Landsec

            LifeCare Residencies

            LinkCity

            London Green

            Londonewcastle

            Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd

            Maplewood

            Marcab Capital

            Marcol Group

            Markab Capital

            Mason & Fifth

            McLaren Property

            MHA Associates Ltd

            Montila Developments

            Muse Developments Ltd

            National Grid Property

            Norlin JH Limited

            Nuhu Developments Ltd

            Olympian Homes

            Opai Investments Ltd

            Orchestra London

            Orion Land & Leisure

            Pushkin House

            QH Development 5 GmbH & Co. KG

            Quadrant Estates

            re:shape

            Real Estate Management Limited

            RK Developments

            RK Group

            Romulus Group

            Royal London Asset Management

            Royal London UK Real Estate Fund

            SAAS Properties LLC

            Shamal Development LLC

            St William Homes LLP

            Tate & Lyle Plc

            Telereal Trillium

            Tenhurst

            The Ironmongers' Company

            Tishman Speyer

            Transport for London

            UNINN Parkside Development Ltd

            University College London

            Urbanest UK Ltd

            Wates Residential

            Westbourne Capital Partners

            Western Ridge

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            Careers at Apt
            We are always looking to nurture and grow talented and creative people.

            We pride ourselves on our diverse, challenging and exciting studio atmosphere which offers opportunities for individual growth and career progression.

            Please either respond to an advertised position, or if there are no active roles listed feel free to apply speculatively on recruitment@apt.london.
              Current opportunities

              • 05.06.25
                Associate Architect

                Apt is seeking Associate Architects to join its growing team in Clerkenwell, London.

                The role:

                We are seeking to appoint highly motivated and talented Associates who are passionate about working in a dynamic environment. We are looking for organised, detail-orientated, exceptional candidates to effectively manage projects and teams. The successful candidates must have expert ability in structuring thoughts, exploring, explaining, and refining ideas whilst leading and motivating a team, providing clear guidance and direction.

                Candidates should be able to demonstrate the following:

                • Proven experience of leading complex projects with a construction value between £50m and £200m
                • A background that demonstrates excellent design and technical skills 
                • Experience of heading a project team and running projects across the full range of work stages
                • Steering the design process in accordance with design direction and delivering to the highest standards
                • Confidence in presenting to clients and consultants, as well as to senior colleagues as part of internal reviews
                • Be capable of developing project programmes and design deliverables
                • Have an excellent knowledge of UK Building Regulations, construction materials and detailing
                • Have experience in reviewing and understanding detailed specifications
                • Be proficient in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite
                • Excellent verbal and sketch communication skills
                • Ambitions to continue to develop their career in the industry and contribute to the success and growth of the studio

                About Apt

                Apt is an award-winning architectural practice.

                From our studio in Clerkenwell, the heart of London’s design district, we work across multiple sectors including workplace, residential, commercial, creative reuse, hospitality, place-making, heritage, interiors, arts and community projects of all shapes and sizes across the UK and internationally.

                Please submit your cover letter and digital CV using the 'apply for job' button below with ‘Associate' in the subject heading.

                The position is a full-time role (40 hours per week), and applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. The salary is between £55,000 and £70,000 and remuneration is dependent upon experience. For this role we are open to discussing an element of remote working, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours.

                Apt is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. We particularly welcome female applicants, as they are currently under-represented within Apt at a senior level. All appointments will, however, be made based on merit.

                Please note that due to the high volume of applicants, we will only be in contact should you be invited to interview.

              • 05.06.25
                Senior Architect

                Apt is seeking Senior Architects to join its growing team in Clerkenwell, London.

                The role:

                We are seeking to appoint highly motivated and talented Senior Architects who are passionate about working in a dynamic environment. We are looking for organised, detail-orientated, exceptional candidates to be a key participant of a project team. The successful candidates must have expert ability in developing design proposals and a proven track record of project delivery.

                Candidates should be able to demonstrate the following:

                • Proven experience of working on complex projects with a construction value between £10m and £200m
                • A background that demonstrates excellent design and technical skills
                • Experience of being part of project team and making a notable contribution across the full range of work stages, particularly Stages 3 & 4
                • Interpret the design direction and deliver to the highest standards
                • Confidence in presenting to clients and consultants, as well as to senior colleagues as part of internal reviews
                • Be capable of developing project programmes and design deliverables
                • Have an excellent technical knowledge including UK Building Regulations, construction materials and detailing
                • Experience in contributing to, reviewing and understanding detailed specifications
                • Be proficient in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite
                • Excellent verbal and sketch communication skills
                • Ambitions to develop their career in the industry and contribute to the success and growth of the studio

                About Apt

                Apt is an award-winning architectural practice.

                From our studio in Clerkenwell, the heart of London’s design district, we work across multiple sectors including workplace, residential, commercial, creative reuse, hospitality, place-making, heritage, interiors, arts and community projects of all shapes and sizes across the UK and internationally.

                Please submit your cover letter and digital CV using the 'apply for job' button below with ‘Senior Architect' in the subject heading.

                The position is a full-time role (40 hours per week), and applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. The salary is between £45,000 and £58,000 and remuneration is dependent upon experience. For this role we are open to discussing an element of remote working, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours.

                Apt is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. We particularly welcome female applicants, as they are currently under-represented within Apt at a senior level. All appointments will, however, be made based on merit.

                Please note that due to the high volume of applicants, we will only be in contact should you be invited to interview.

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