Studio Octopi is a London-based, award-winning architecture practice founded in 2003 by Chris Romer-Lee and James Lowe. Guided by a belief that architecture is a social, environmental, and technical art, the firm transforms simple ideas into impactful, contextual designs with people at the center.
Specializing in projects spanning residential, cultural, commercial, arts, education, and leisure sectors, Studio Octopi is notable for its inventive responses to challenging briefs and its commitment to environmental sensitivity. Their diverse portfolio includes projects such as Slot House in London and the Thames Baths initiative, each distinguished by thoughtful detailing, material innovation, and a clear architectural intent.
LOCATION: London, United Kingdom
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London White Lodge is part of a group of houses along the Upper Richmond Road better known as ‘Captains’ or ‘Nelson Houses’. Built in the 1860s, the name is attributed to the former landowner who developed the…
The house had been extensively modified in the 1980s and suffered from a fragmented plan, poor connectivity between the principal living spaces and restrictive ceiling heights. The design sought to recapture and preserve the original proportions of…
