Award-Winning, contemporary architects
Founded in 2015 by Amy Napier and Steven Clarke, Napier Clarke is a progressive, RIBA award-winning architectural practice. Over the years, we have expanded our expertise across a wide range of sectors throughout the UK, delivering projects from residential and commercial architecture to cultural and heritage-led architecture.
Our architecture and interior design is contemporary and carefully crafted, guided by a deep respect for the built heritage and a strong commitment to sustainable design. We strive to create buildings that are both timeless and innovative, resonating with the present while anticipating the future.
At the heart of our practice lies a commitment to authenticity, loyalty, and integrity. We approach every project collaboratively, working closely with clients, consultants, and communities to ensure our designs inspire and uplift those who experience them.
With architectural offices in London and Marlow, we are a growing and ambitious practice. As we continue to evolve, we remain dedicated to producing architecture that is thoughtful, enduring, and meaningful, leaving a positive legacy in every place we touch.
Sustainable Design for Long Life
We create buildings that are not only beautiful but built to endure, with sustainability at their heart. Through simple, considered plans, we invest in high-quality, low-carbon materials with a long design life, ensuring our architecture remains admired, valued, and resilient over time. Our approach minimises waste, reduces environmental impact, and produces spaces that can adapt to future needs without compromising integrity or aesthetic quality.
We believe the most sustainable building is one that lasts. Wherever possible, we advocate for the retention, reuse, and careful adaptation of existing structures. Many of our projects extend the life of existing fabric, regardless of its recognised architectural merit, reducing embodied carbon and reinforcing a responsible, long-term approach to design.
For us, sustainable design is inseparable from craft, context, and design quality. By combining durability, material intelligence, and thoughtful planning, we create architecture that responds to the climate challenge while enriching the built environment.
Local Identity
Every project begins with an in-depth exploration of its site, examining its physical characteristics, historical layers, cultural significance, and social environment. By understanding the essence of a place, we uncover insights that guide our design decisions and allow us to respond thoughtfully to each unique location.
Through this research, we identify meaningful references in materials, forms, and spatial language. We draw inspiration from the local vernacular while interpreting it in a contemporary way, ensuring our designs are both respectful of their surroundings and forward-looking in approach.
We embrace the old while welcoming the new. Our buildings sit elegantly within their historical context, acknowledging and complementing what came before, yet remain unmistakably contemporary in design, function, and experience.
This careful balance allows our architecture to enhance its place, contribute to a sense of continuity, and remain relevant for generations to come.
Craftsmanship
We value collaboration with skilled local craftsmen, honouring the expertise and traditions they bring to every project. By sourcing materials locally, we create buildings that are thoughtfully considered, meticulously crafted, and transparent in their design, where every detail reflects care, skill, and intention.
Whenever possible, we prioritise low-carbon, natural materials such as timber and stone, selected for their durability, beauty, and environmental performance. These timeless materials are often paired with innovative modern solutions, enabling us to push design boundaries while remaining committed to sustainability and longevity.
To us, craftsmanship is more than technique, it is about creating architecture that resonates with its surroundings, endures through time, and inspires those who experience it. The result is a lasting impression of quality, care, and authenticity.
