“We had a fantastic experience working with Dani and Harry on our renovation. Dani provided creative, pragmatic and beautiful design options, and most importantly we felt supported and reassured throughout the process from planning to identifying and managing builders.
An extremely professional and high quality experience and excellent value for money.”
Eleanor B. – 2023
Conservation area, Full internal renovation, Bow
Extension, internal renovation, Hackney
Kitchen extension, internal renovation, Palmers Green
Extension, internal renovation, Islington
Grade 2 Listed, Conservation Area, Full Renovation
“We were referred to My/Architect from a friend of ours who had used them previously. From the get-go they were very responsive and very reasonable with their pricing. Emily was assigned to us as our architect. Her work was always timely and accurate, and she spent time going through the decision-making process when considering wall placement. She worked with the council, and all was approved first time round.”
At My/Architect, we specialise in high-end listed building renovations, refurbishments and extensions from £150k to £2m+.
We offer a fully integrated service that brings together architecture, interiors, contractor coordination and project management. Our approach is designed to guide homeowners through every stage of design and delivery, ensuring complex heritage projects are handled with professional oversight from the first sketch to final completion.
Our portfolio spans London’s most historically significant residential stock, from Grade II listed Georgian terraces in Islington to Victorian townhouses in Kensington & Chelsea and mansion blocks in Westminster. Whatever the grade or period, we bring the same rigour to every project.
Led by Founder Harry Molyneux and Director Dani Schmidt, our team brings architectural expertise and on-site experience to London residential projects. We combine design vision with practical delivery across our architecture services, ensuring each home receives care and attention from start to finish.
Harry founded My/Architect to make residential architecture more practical and transparent. With over a decade of experience delivering London home extensions and refurbishments, he brings a rare mix of design knowledge and build expertise. Harry leads client strategy, ensuring every project is designed with cost, delivery, and quality in balance.
Dani oversees design development and project delivery, guiding clients from concept through to construction. With a background in residential architecture and interior detailing, she focuses on designs that combine aesthetic precision with real-world feasibility. Dani is known for her calm, structured approach and commitment to getting projects built well.
“This company is absolutely fantastic, super professional, able to accommodate crazy requests and very supportive throughout the process. Our architect, Hristo, walked us through the process, understood our vision and got us through planning permissions with speed. Can’t recommend this architect and company more.”
Before starting any work, check the official national register. Search the Historic England List by address to find the specific listing entry for your property, including its grade and the features considered to be of special interest.
Listed Building Consent is required for any works that would affect the character of a listed building. This applies to both internal and external alterations, regardless of whether they would normally require planning permission. A dedicated guide to this topic is coming soon on our blog.
Window replacement in a listed building almost always requires Listed Building Consent, even on a like-for-like basis. The key considerations are the impact on the building’s historic appearance, the materials used, and the method of operation.
A typical LBC application requires a site location plan, existing and proposed drawings, a design and access statement, and a heritage statement explaining why the proposed works are appropriate for the building’s character and significance. Your local authority may have additional requirements.
No, they are separate consents, though they are often submitted simultaneously and assessed by the same officer. Both may be required for the same project. Carrying out works that require LBC without obtaining it is a criminal offence, regardless of whether planning permission has been granted.
Applications are submitted to your local planning authority, usually via the national Planning Portal. Some councils accept direct submissions. Applications are free of charge, though associated planning applications carry a fee. The standard determination period is eight weeks.
Working on listed buildings demands a level of care and technical knowledge that goes beyond standard residential architecture. Around 91% of listed buildings in England are Grade II, and these are the properties that make up the majority of our heritage portfolio.
Our experience covers the full spectrum of listed building work: sensitive refurbishments that preserve original features, structural interventions that open up floor plans without compromising historic fabric, and carefully designed extensions that respect both the building and its setting.
We have delivered rear extensions, loft conversions, basement works and full-scale refurbishments for Grade II listed properties across London. In each case, our focus is the same: retain the character and historic integrity of the building while reconfiguring the layout to meet the demands of contemporary living.
Our integrated approach, covering architecture, interior design and contractor coordination under one roof, is particularly valuable for listed building projects, where decisions about structural interventions and internal finishes need to be considered together from the outset.
Working on a listed building requires a separate consent known as Listed Building Consent (LBC), in addition to any planning permission that may be required. Proceeding without LBC is a criminal offence regardless of whether planning permission has been granted.
Our team manages the full submission process on your behalf, preparing the detailed heritage statements, architectural drawings and supporting documents required. Our 95% planning success rate reflects the rigour we bring to every submission.
The majority of our listed building work involves Grade II listed properties, the most common designation in London, covering Victorian and Georgian terraces, townhouses, and mansion blocks. We have specific experience with the complex heritage and planning requirements these properties involve, and a proven track record of securing consent for sensitive alterations and extensions across the capital.
Yes. We prepare and manage the full LBC application on your behalf, including heritage statements, architectural drawings, and all supporting documentation. We liaise directly with the local authority throughout, managing any queries or revisions required during the assessment period. Our 95% planning success rate reflects the rigour we bring to every submission.
Yes, though the design approach and level of detail required is more demanding than for a standard residential extension. Proposals need to demonstrate that the extension is clearly subordinate to the original building, uses appropriate materials, and does not harm the character or setting of the listed structure. We have delivered extensions for Grade II listed properties across London and understand what local authorities expect to see in a successful application.
This is central to our approach. The most successful listed building projects are those where the contemporary intervention, whether a new kitchen, reconfigured layout, or updated fit-out, is designed in dialogue with the historic fabric of the building rather than imposed upon it. By handling both the architecture and interior design in-house, we ensure that material choices, joinery details and spatial decisions are considered together from the earliest stage of design.
We specialise in high-end projects typically ranging from £150k to over £2m. Listed building projects often sit at the higher end of this range, reflecting the additional complexity involved in heritage work. This focus allows us to provide a dedicated, boutique level of service for homeowners seeking premium renovations and refurbishments.
For more information on our process across the capital, visit our London residential architects overview.