Graphic House / Office S&M Architects
Office S&M were approached by two graphic designers to renovate their Edwardian house in Hackney. The design draws upon the owner’s belief in the power of graphics and their love of Art Deco forms.
Office S&M Architects
Office S&M Architects is a London-based architecture and design practice known for its imaginative, socially minded work and its bold use of color, materiality, and form. Founded by Catrina Stewart and Hugh McEwen, the studio approaches each project with a mix of research-driven thinking and playful experimentation, creating spaces that feel both carefully considered and visually distinctive. Their designs often explore how architecture can enhance daily routines, support community interaction, and bring delight to the built environment.
The studio’s portfolio ranges from residential remodels and small-scale housing to retail, commercial interiors, and public realm interventions. Office S&M Architects is widely recognized for transforming compact or constrained spaces through clever planning, expressive detailing, and inventive material choices. Their work has earned multiple awards and has been featured in leading architecture and design publications across the UK and abroad.
LOCATION: London, United Kingdom
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Remodelling of the Lower Ground Floor: Mo-tel House
Mo-tel House is a remodelling of the lower ground floor of a Victorian townhouse in Islington, London, for a young family of four. The name Mo-tel House signifies the clients’ aspiration for their home: a joyful, bright…
Valetta House / Office S&M Architects
A family in Ealing, with three children, commissioned Office S&M to refurbish their house. We created a child-friendly house in the broadest sense of the word, adding curves to the walls, a playful snakes-and-ladders bannister to the…