31/44 Architects

31/44 Architects, co-founded by Will Burges and Stephen Davies in 2010, has developed a distinguished approach in the architecture field, characterized by a deep connection to the historical, cultural, and material essence of their projects' locations. Their work spans a diverse portfolio that showcases their adeptness at integrating new buildings into their settings with consideration and creativity.

Their projects, such as the Redchurch Townhouse, exemplify the studio's method of engaging with the urban fabric. This particular work involved extending a hotel through a slim building that links to the adjacent Georgian terrace, reflecting a thoughtful dialogue between old and new through its materiality and detail​ (31/44 Architects)​. Similarly, Corner House demonstrates how 31/44 Architects subtly integrates new developments within established contexts, employing architectural gestures that converse with the surroundings while maintaining a distinct identity​ (31/44 Architects)​.

The Bell Foundry project highlights their capability to rejuvenate and conserve historical sites, adding layers to their narratives while respecting their intrinsic qualities. This project, aimed at the conservation of Grade 2*-listed buildings, included the introduction of a new timber-framed circulation structure that nods to the historical layers of the site​ (31/44 Architects)​. Redchurch Corner, another one of their works, revives a 1960s light-industrial building into a boutique hotel, balancing contemporary design with the character of its environment​ (31/44 Architects)​.

Norfolk Barn showcases their talent for transforming and repurposing existing structures, in this case, an agricultural shed into a new home, blending agricultural aesthetic cues with modern living spaces​ (31/44 Architects)​. Wenslauer House in Amsterdam illustrates their skill in inserting new builds into complex urban tissues, achieving a harmonious integration with the street's character through material simplicity and architectural clarity​ (31/44 Architects)​.

Keelson Yard in Whitstable demonstrates their versatility, creating a residential scheme that merges with the Victorian suburban setting through carefully considered detailing and a connection to local historical references​ (31/44 Architects)​.

31/44 Architects' approach to architecture is multifaceted, connecting the past and present, the urban and the domestic, through designs that are sensitive to their context yet distinctly contemporary. Their work is a testament to the power of architecture to enhance and enrich the fabric of our environments.