We’re an award winning design studio that connect people to place through inspiring architecture.
We think differently, uncover opportunity and design for change.
About
Nex— is a an award winning studio of architects and designers based in central London.
Our name derives from nexus, meaning both a connection and a focal point. It refers to the connection between people and place we create through inspiring design, and our focus on collaboration as the way to transform shared visions into finely crafted spaces.
Current projects include new galleries and restaurants for the RAF Museum; a new restaurant building for the Cadogan Estate; a public pier for the Thames Clipper, and commercial and manufacturing for one of the world’s leading Motorsports teams.
With an emphasis on research and technical innovation, we uncover opportunity to enhance performance and make more efficient use of resources.
We believe in good communication and disciplined project management to ensure projects are realised within planned budgets and timelines.
Our work has received multiple awards in international competitions and been published internationally. We are RIBA Chartered Architects and Client Design Advisers.

Clients
“We were won over by Nex’s design, which combines functionality with a sense of elegant self-containment...We think it will intrigue passers-by and become a mini-landmark on the King’s Road.”
“We greatly appreciated your expertise in creating a unique central pavilion for the garden. Your meticulous attention to detail in pulling so many elements together made the project a thoroughly rewarding experience”
"We work with the best"
“DRL 10 pavilion at the AA by Alan Dempsey and Alvin Huang, hints at an emergent and beautiful architecture, and somehow remind us that Zaha, Rem, Peter Cook and Tschumi all began their revolutions here”
“You understand the success of a project depends on much more than artistic rigour but also on the ability of the team leader to motivate the design team and coordinate the execution and delivery of the project.”
"Clean lines, beautiful quality of light, practical and flexible...the design of our new home has completely transformed its atmosphere."
“At the start of every project you have a vague idea or a rough outline of what you want. The team at Nex— had vision and that made all the difference in delivering to us a result beyond our expectations.”
We’re a progressive design studio and with our approach comes change. Our clients aren’t afraid of this and know that inspired results come from new ways of seeing; they understand that real insight comes from challenging norms and they trust us to deliver.
Our clients come from a spectrum of industries and range from individuals to organisations and institutions. They share a common goal of seeking change for the better. This is why collaboration is at the heart of Nex. We partner, learn, question and transform. Together, we take a shared vision and craft it into a tangible, inspired space.
- Sir Ken Adam
- Almacantar
- Architectural Association
- Arup
- Ballymore
- Bloomberg Media
- Buro Happold
- Cadogan Estates
- Dublin Docklands Development Authority
- Established & Sons
- Exception de MixMind
- Future Systems
- Liverpool Biennial
- London School of Economics
- Mountbrook Property Group
- MTV Music Television
- National Trust
- Rail Procurement Agency
- Royal Airforce Museum
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
- The London Times
- University of Brighton
People
Awards + Competitions

New London Architecture Awards
Hotels and Hospitality Category Win
Duke of York Restaurant
2014

Invited Competition
First Prize
Formula 1 Racing Campus Master plan
2016

Invited Competition
First Prize
Thames Transport Pier
2016

AJ Architecture Tomorrow
Commendation
Duke of York Restaurant
2014

Open International Competition
First Prize
RAF Museum
2014

Open International Competition
First Prize
Duke of York Restaurant
2014

WAN 21 Architects for 21st Century
Top 20 global emerging practices
WAN
2012

International Competition
Runner Up
Traverse Pavillion
2012

AJ Small Projects, Sustainability Award
Winner
Times Eureka Pavilion
2011

Young Architect of the Year
UK Top 10 Practice
Building Design / Architecture Foundation.
2011

D&AD Awards
Yellow Pencil
DRL10 Pavilion
2008

EU 40 under 40
European Centre for Architecture and the Chicago Athenaeum
2010

RIBA International competition
Runner Up
Drift Pavilion
2009

UK Design Entrepreneur of the Year
Top 6: Alan Dempsey
British Council
2009

RIAI Open International Competition
Runner up
Point Square
2009

Open International Competition
First Prize
Dodder Bridge
2008

International Competition
First Prize
DRL10 Pavilion
2008