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Lees Associates LLP is an architecture and interior design practice specialising in prime and super-prime projects. An RIBA Chartered Practice, we operate in the residential, retail, commercial and hospitality sectors throughout London, the UK and internationally. Led by directors Andrew Paulson and Kathryn Archer, with over forty years’ experience between them, the practice has established itself

as one of the UK’s foremost luxury design practices with a proud reputation for delivering the highest quality within an agreed budget and programme. Lees Associates’ approach to each project is centred around a steadfast commitment to servicing the fundamental needs of the client and their project. Every project is director-led with an appropriate project team being drawn from the practice’s talented architects, interior designers and technicians. Our reputation for leading design teams on high-profile, high-value projects with professionalism and care has led us to be regularly invited to act as executive architect for some of the world’s foremost designers. Our clients and colleagues recognise how the attention to detail that we invest in every project ensures a smooth process from concept to completion. Lees Associates is dedicated to the very highest standards of design and client service. We place emphasis on novel solutions that honour a pragmatic financial approach without compromising design. The practice’s reputation and success is a testament to this commitment.

The details that most people never notice are often the ones that matter most. We work closely with highly skilled craft...
26/08/2026

The details that most people never notice are often the ones that matter most. We work closely with highly skilled craftspeople to ensure every junction, edge and finish is considered — and executed to an exceptional standard.

A moody guest bathroom in a contemporary new-build family home, where richly textured stone surfaces and dark bronze fit...
24/08/2026

A moody guest bathroom in a contemporary new-build family home, where richly textured stone surfaces and dark bronze fittings create a calm, understated sense of luxury.

This formal reception room combines the restored character and craftsmanship of the original Victorian house with a rich...
21/08/2026

This formal reception room combines the restored character and craftsmanship of the original Victorian house with a rich, atmospheric palette.

Carefully reinstated architectural detailing frames views towards the newly landscaped garden, while natural light, layered materials and traditional finishes create an elegant sequence of spaces that feels both timeless and intimately connected to its setting.

A calm, contemporary guest bathroom within a new-build family home in Surrey.Warm timber cabinetry is paired with softly...
19/08/2026

A calm, contemporary guest bathroom within a new-build family home in Surrey.

Warm timber cabinetry is paired with softly veined stone and terrazzo detailing, while concealed lighting and steel-framed glazing keep the space feeling light and refined. A restrained palette and carefully considered junctions bring warmth and character to a clean, modern interior.

A sensitive restoration and renovation of a Victorian family home, where original architectural features were carefully ...
17/08/2026

A sensitive restoration and renovation of a Victorian family home, where original architectural features were carefully retained and restored, while lost details were reinstated to recapture the character of the property.

The result balances the elegance and craftsmanship of the original house with a lighter, more contemporary approach to family living, creating a calm and beautifully light-filled home.

Spotlight on: Wilton CrescentHaving completed three substantial renovation projects on Wilton Crescent, we have develope...
17/07/2026

Spotlight on: Wilton Crescent

Having completed three substantial renovation projects on Wilton Crescent, we have developed a deep appreciation for the history, architecture and particular challenges of working on this celebrated Belgravia address.

Our latest journal explores the evolution of the crescent and what it takes to sensitively adapt its Grade II listed townhouses for contemporary living.

Read more: https://www.la.london/journal/spotlight-on-wilton-crescent

Behind every successful project is a team of specialists, each contributing their own expertise to bring a design to lif...
06/07/2026

Behind every successful project is a team of specialists, each contributing their own expertise to bring a design to life. From structural and services engineers to quantity surveyors, planning consultants and other specialist advisers, our latest journal post explores the key roles within a project team and how they work together to achieve the best outcome for clients.

🔗 Read the full article here: https://www.la.london/journal/project-roles

What makes a building truly inspiring? In the latest edition of our The Building That Inspired Me series, architect Ema ...
02/07/2026

What makes a building truly inspiring? In the latest edition of our The Building That Inspired Me series, architect Ema Benzar reflects on the enduring influence of the Salk Institute in La Jolla, California—Louis Kahn’s celebrated masterpiece where architecture, light and landscape exist in perfect harmony.

Read the full story: https://www.la.london/journal/the-building-that-inspired-me-ema-benzar

What does 'Prime' actually mean, in a property context?Once a clear marker of rare and exceptional quality, the term has...
18/06/2026

What does 'Prime' actually mean, in a property context?

Once a clear marker of rare and exceptional quality, the term has gradually become detached from the standards it was intended to represent. Applied too broadly, it now often describes price or postcode rather than the qualities that truly distinguish the very best homes.

As the definition has expanded, its meaning has weakened. In our latest journal article, we explore why it is time to re-establish a clearer benchmark: True Prime.

Defined not by price alone, but by the enduring qualities that create exceptional homes—architectural integrity, meticulous delivery, lasting relevance and uncompromising quality.

Not a new category, but a return to what prime was always meant to be.

🔗 Read more: https://www.la.london/journal/defining-true-prime

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