Description

Cowen+Partners is a London architecture practice, evolved from Jo Cowen Architects, positioned around commercially intelligent placemaking. From a Kings Road studio in Chelsea, the team combines residential, build-to-rent, co-living, purpose-built student accommodation, regeneration, masterplanning and technical delivery across the living sectors. Its work is centred on Place Intelligence: using foresight, collaboration and delivery rigour to unlock long-term value for developers, landowners, local authorities and the communities its buildings serve.

Culture

The studio offers agile and hybrid working, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, life insurance, long-term sickness cover, health insurance and a cash-back plan, plus Cycle to Work and Home & Tech schemes. Day to day, the team enjoys regular social activities, Friday drinks and Thursday talks, supported by training and development, annual reviews, regular career conversations, and a culture of autonomy, trust and flexibility.

Values

Ambitious Foresight: looking beyond immediate constraints to unlock better long-term outcomes.
Place Intelligence: combining local context, commercial awareness and technical judgement to shape viable places.
Meaningful Collaboration: working closely with clients, stakeholders and communities.
Inspired Urgency: moving with pace and purpose to turn complex opportunities into deliverable schemes.

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A private and exclusive forum for Architecture & Design professionals and students.

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A private and exclusive forum for Architecture & Design professionals and students.

Backed by industry specialists, it’s where you can engage in meaningful conversation, make connections, showcase your work, gain expert insights, and tap into curated opportunities to advance your career or strengthen your studio.