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Updated July 2026

Architecture

John McAslan + Partners

John McAslan + Partners - Creating powerful and innovative buildings with a functionalist approach to contemporary design.

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UK - England - Greater London
Sectors
ResidentialCommercialEducationConservation
Software
RevitMicroStation

About

About John McAslan + Partners.

Our approach to architecture strives for a harmonious blend of reason and emotion, strength and delight. We approach projects with care and confidence, confronting challenges directly and thinking innovatively. By breaking down the project brief and meticulously examining its components, we allow the design to organically take shape. We are not easily deterred and refuse to accept "no" as the final answer. We firmly believe that the impact of architecture extends far beyond the physical boundaries of individual buildings, as it has the potential to enhance and enrich lives.

We firmly hold the belief that buildings should be grounded in powerful ideas. These ideas should intelligently and logically respond to functionality and the essence of the surroundings, and their strength should be embedded in the physical form. This way, clients receive the buildings they truly need, while society benefits from the architecture it truly deserves.

The city, a remarkable cultural achievement of humanity, holds great significance to us. We recognize that cities are interconnected systems encompassing transportation, communication, public spaces, and a sense of joy. Our approach involves firmly situating our buildings within their respective contexts, not through mindless repetition, but through thoughtful responses to site, materials, amenities, scale, and culture.

We reject the notion of adhering to a specific architectural style. If we have a distinctive characteristic, it lies in our process rather than a predetermined form. We are functionalists at heart, viewing a well-designed building as an expression of a clear and rational diagram. We are not swayed by fleeting trends or fashions but instead place value on thorough research. We embrace contemporary design as a means of addressing the evolving needs of our changing world.

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At JMP you can expect to work on a diverse range of projects in the UK and internationally, spanning a variety of sectors in an engaged design studio environment.  Although we work on some large-scale projects, you’ll find that ours is not a faceless big-practice environment. You’ll work with sector specialists in an environment where career development is taken seriously from induction onwards. We support our people with ongoing training and CPD, and offer the opportunity to get involved in working groups which cover areas including Sustainability in the Built Environment, Equality, Diversity and Equality in Practice and Wellbeing.

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