“I cannot recommend My/Architect highly enough. Dani, Harry, and Emily have been exceptional in supporting me through the planning, design, architectural drawings as well as builder matchmaking for a complex refurbishment of a listed townhouse in a conservation area.”
Anna – Westminster
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 worked with My/Architect for the architectural design and planning for the total renovation and refurbishment of our Victorian terrace. The service was fantastic, and Emily was a delight to work with. She took on board all our requirements, as we evolved our plans.”
At My/Architect, we specialise in high-end home renovations, extensions and interiors 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 provide homeowners with professional oversight throughout the design and delivery process.
As residential architects in Westminster, we offer services specifically tailored for homeowners in Central London. While the borough is renowned for its iconic landmarks, we focus on enhancing its residential properties, understanding the unique needs and aspirations of homeowners in this prestigious area.
Our team focuses on retaining architectural heritage while reconfiguring internal layouts to improve flow and light. Rather than a one-size-fits-all solution, we apply our expertise in local design to deliver a thorough, end-to-end service for complex renovations.
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.
“Emily, Dani and Harry helped us develop a successful renovation and enlargement of a ground floor London flat. All the team were fantastic and we were very happy with the result. From our first contact through the planning and building process, their communications with us were most professional and efficient.”
To see if neighbours have done similar extensions or to check your own property’s history, use the Westminster Planning Applications hub. From here, you can access the search tool and view decision notices.
There are 56 conservation areas in Westminster, covering the vast majority of the borough. You can check if your home is affected and download the specific audit for your neighbourhood on the council’s Conservation Areas page.
Westminster’s City Plan 2019-2040 sets out the strategic policies for the borough. For detailed design guidance, including rules on retrofitting historic buildings, refer to the Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs).
If you suspect your home is listed, you must check the official register before starting work. Search the Historic England List to find the specific listing entry for your address.
Westminster requires extensive documentation, often including acoustic reports and heritage statements. Review the What information is needed? page to find the specific validation checklists.
Basement and ground floor extensions often require a flood risk assessment. You can check the long-term flood risk for your specific area using the government’s Flood Map for Planning.
Most planning applications should be submitted via the national Planning Portal, which allows you to upload drawings and pay fees online.
Once planning is approved, you will need to apply for Building Regulations approval. You can submit your application directly via Westminster Building Control.
Our skilled architects in Westminster have developed a comprehensive understanding of the borough’s regulations. From design development to navigating building regulations, we provide personalised solutions to meet specific residential needs.
Similar to our projects in Kensington and Chelsea, we specialise in builder matchmaking and end-to-end delivery for complex schemes. Whether you envision a contemporary extension or a stylish loft conversion, we collaborate closely with you to bring your vision to life.
Securing approval for work in Westminster often requires navigating extensive conservation areas and listed building constraints. Our team acts as a dedicated partner, managing the detailed planning, design, and architectural drawings necessary for successful applications.
We specialise in complex schemes, including the refurbishment of listed townhouses, ensuring that significant alterations respect the heritage and surroundings of this iconic borough while maximising your property’s potential.
We design with cost clarity and buildability in mind for London homes.
We make every stage clear, from first sketch to handover. You’ll know what’s included, what it costs, and when it happens.
Our process gives homeowners predictable budgets, timelines, and scope, helping avoid surprises.
Development in Central London is tightly regulated. We support homeowners by producing the detailed architectural drawings required to demonstrate that a proposed extension or renovation respects the character of the conservation area while maximising internal space.
Yes. We have specific experience delivering complex refurbishments for listed townhouses. Our integrated approach combines sensitive architectural design with interior specification, ensuring we meet the strict heritage requirements often found in Westminster and Pimlico.
We provide a builder matchmaking service to pair you with trusted partners suited to the logistics of working in Central London. We then oversee the project through to completion, managing site queries to ensure the build quality matches the design intent.
We specialise in high-end projects typically ranging from £150k to over £2m. This focus allows us to provide a dedicated, boutique level of service for homeowners seeking premium extensions and full-scale renovations.
For more information on our process across the capital, view our London residential architects overview.