Makower Architects

Makower Architects is a culturally-rooted architecture and urbanism practice based in London. Tim Makower founded the studio in 2012, after many years as a partner at Allies and Morrison. The practice works across all scales, from large-scale masterplans to the finer details that shape everyday experiences, guided by an approach it calls contemporary contextualism: the belief that the seed of a design should grow out of its context, in time and place, in order to fit in.

Specialising in city-making and urban heritage, the studio prioritises community needs and creates meaningful places through genuine partnerships. Its holistic approach integrates into projects at every scope, scale and phase, so the project vision is maintained from early concept through to detailed delivery. Sustainability sits at the core of the work, with strategies such as Modern Methods of Construction used to improve performance and reduce environmental impact.

The portfolio spans residential, commercial, mixed-use and masterplanning across the UK and the Gulf. Projects include the former Nestlé Factory masterplan in Hayes, Kodak Eastman Village in Harrow, Stratford Cross and Brent Cross Town in London, and Darwin Green and the Trumpington masterplan in Cambridge, alongside urban frameworks in Doha. The team of around thirty combines youthful energy with seasoned expertise, working from The Cabin on Great Suffolk Street in the historic Bankside district of central London.