Waugh Thistleton Architects

Andrew Waugh and Anthony Thistleton met at college in 1991. They found they shared a sense of humour, and many of the same views. Especially, not exclusively, but certainly fundamentally, on architecture. Conveniently complementary in their skill sets as well, the pair set up practice together in 1997. Twelve years on, Waugh Thistleton is establishing a reputation in the UK and North America for its beautiful buildings and interiors. The practice's longstanding aim is to prove that intellectually rigorous architecture does not need to come at the expense of accessibility. The starting point for every project at Waugh Thistleton is always to consider the brief alongside the building's cultural, social and historical context. Putting enormous effort into understanding the nature of the site and the needs of the building's users, it is only from here that the design, materials and methods will be determined. Working as a team, in close collaboration with clients, consultants, contractors, and all other stakeholders the result is a responsive, original and intelligent architecture. Waugh Thistleton Architects is dedicated to designing buildings that acknowledge their impact on the environment. The practice strives to produce environmentally sustainable design, using leading edge technology; adding value through imaginative, innovative and positive design solutions, and is a member of the Green Register for Construction Professionals and the Association for Environment Conscious Building. A highly experienced, close-knit team, the entire Waugh Thistleton office meets regularly to discuss every project currently on the digital drawing board. In addition to computers models, photography and hand sketches are crucial to the design process and to communicate the work effectively. In this way, the team has successfully delivered affordable housing and private residence projects, offices and commercial spaces, and buildings for mixed, cultural and leisure uses. Our success is reflected in the competitions and design awards that we have won. Finally, one more important source of pride at Waugh Thistleton is its open-door, shop-front, receptionist-free London premises. Right in the heart of Shoreditch, this is an architectural office that has become a hub of social and architectural activity - as central to the locality as any of the buildings designed within it. Clients, friends and interested parties are encouraged to stop by at any stage: they will get an immediate hello from those doing the actual architecture.