Urban Projects Bureau is a pioneering creative agency at the intersection of architecture, urbanism, spatial strategy and design. We view spatial practice as a catalyst for transformation, pushing the boundaries of what the built environment can achieve. From concept to delivery, our interdisciplinary teams—UPB Projects, UPB Research and UPB Actions—collaborate to develop innovative solutions across scales and sectors, whether designing civic spaces, crafting regional development strategies or reimagining social housing.
Grounded in rigorous research and strategic analysis, we intervene in social, political and urban processes to generate meaningful change. With projects spanning the UK, Europe, Asia, South America and South Africa, and partnerships with leading political and cultural institutions, UPB operates both as a design studio and a think tank. Our work is defined by an enduring commitment to the public realm—its potential for social exchange, political engagement and collective imagination—and by a bold vision for alternative urban futures.
LOCATION: London, United Kingdom
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Southgate Road House underwent a transformation by Urban Projects Bureau, turning a dark, dilapidated rear wing of a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse in Hackney’s De Beauvoir Conservation Area into a light-filled, contemporary family home.
Urban Projects Bureau has transformed an existing attic space in Kensington into a vibrant new residential unit for a young family. This minimalist design creates a dynamic multi-level living environment, incorporating sculpted voids and carefully curated internal…
