About

James Dale Architects was founded by James Dale with the simple ambition to design and construct architecture that exceeds the expectations of our clients. With an extensive portfolio of residential conversion, refurbishment, and new-build projects throughout London and beyond, that are often designed within sensitive, historic contexts.

With a passion for quality design and sustainable development, we aim to ensure every project is tailored specifically to the requirements and taste of our clients. From conception to completion, we provide a friendly professional service, and are very proud of our relationships with clients, which often last beyond the engagement of a project.

We have consistently produced contemporary architectural solutions that are delivered to a thoroughly developed brief, within time and within budget, while under taking research and development activities. Our research-led design and building ethos ensures well-informed decision making within the design and delivery phases of each project. Working in collaboration with our clients, other practices and creatives to deliver the highest calibre designs, sensitive and responsive to their location, setting and brief.

James

James studied at the University of Hull and University of Edinburgh before working for various design lead practices in London both designing and building structures and homes at various scales both abroad and closer to home in London. In addition to his work in architectural practice James led design units at both undergraduate and post graduate level at the University of Lincoln between 2006 – 2019 forming James Dale Architects in 2012.

John

With experience in Manchester and Edinburgh for award winning practices, before settling back in native London, John has a passion for sustainable architecture. From writing his first paper on responsibly retrofitting an average British house in 2010, he has continuously developed an expert knowledge of upgrading old buildings to surpass current regulations in a practical way. John also has a keen eye for detail. From beautiful observational drawings of public houses being featured in publications (shop.open-city.org.uk/collections/books/products/public-house), to the practical execution of detailing within construction; it is this critical application that is key across all stages of architecture. John is a chartered Architect, registered with the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and The Green Register.