About Us

Our London team of RIBA-accredited architects work primarily in the residential sector in and around Central, West and South London, in areas such as Clapham, Battersea, Wandsworth, Kensington & Chelsea, Fulham and Wimbledon. Since the foundation of Giles Pike (formerly The Pike Practice) in the 1980’s we have successfully completed over 700 building projects and accumulated a considerable portfolio of architectural work across a wide spectrum of building types. In September 2013 we were selected by The Sunday Times as one of the top 25 residential architects in the country.

We hold fast to the tenets of classical modernism and Bauhaus design principles. In our view, good design should be timeless and enduring, and should not be influenced by fads and fashions. We believe in the mantra that ‘form follows function’, and that the value of any architectural design is enhanced by its utility. Over the years we have developed a brand of ‘user-friendly minimalism’. We promote the concept of creative living by delivering innovative, dynamic architectural spaces, which are easy to live in and inspirational at the same time.

Our creative energies are bolstered by our practical approach and a sound knowledge of building technology, as well as by an understanding of the ever-increasing demands of legislation and statutory requirements. Our success rate for planning permission is in excess of 95%.

Our Objectives

Our main objectives are:

• To produce imaginative and innovative design schemes in response to a client’s brief, and to the particular circumstances of any given project.

• To bring an intensely practical approach to the design and construction process, coupled with an expertise in how buildings are constructed and used.

• To oversee all our projects from start to finish in a professional manner and ensure that the construction phase of the project runs as smoothly as possible. 

Adding Value

As well as working for private clients, whose main objective is to add to and improve their homes, we also work for property developers who need to make a financial profit from their projects. Not only do we help our client's achieve their aspirations, we also guide them through the project and add value to each project through good design and sound construction. From our experiences of working in both sectors of the residential market, we have developed techniques and expertise, which help maximise the financial potential of any project. We also analyse the results of our projects in financial terms so we can state with confidence that the work we do for clients adds value to their property investments.

Where it is appropriate or required, we can prepare a ‘business plan’ for a project, which sets out the whole venture in financial terms, and indicates approximately what ‘yield’ clients can expect to make on their investment in the project.