Nex create buildings and spaces defined by place, people and atmosphere.
About
We connect people to place through distinctive, engaging design and specialise in integrating transformational projects into sensitive historic and cultural settings. We create value by intimately connecting our architecture to the city, creating long-term adaptability and enhancing the public realm.
Our projects bring people together through flexibly programmed spaces that are platforms for social interaction. We enjoy creating dynamic places that change through time and accommodate different uses.
Our buildings and spaces are distinguished by their atmosphere. We prioritise sensory experience and our sensitivity to volume, material, texture, light and sound is perceived through meticulous design and beautiful craftsmanship.
Our work has been published and exhibited internationally and has received numerous awards and commendations.
Nex are a RIBA / RIAI Chartered Architects, Urban Designers and Client Advisors, working on projects around the world from our base in central London.
Our diverse portfolio includes culture, leisure, workplace, education, infrastructure and residential buildings. All share a focus on their relationship with the city and landscape, and our record of securing challenging consents and approvals is exemplary.
We have collaborated with ambitious clients including the Architectural Association, British Land, Ballymore, RAF Museum, Cadogan Estates, Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, The Times, Facebook, Mercedes F1, Science Museum, the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, and U+I. Many return to work with us repeatedly.
Clients
"This is a vital project for Exeter College: it was essential for us to identify the best team. Nex won us over with a combination of talent, insight and rigour, and we look forward to working with them as we repair, restore and renew the Library for future generations."
"Through Nex’s sensitive and ambitious approach, we have been able to deliver our vision for a world-class museum for all. The new masterplan and two imaginatively transformed buildings showcase this area’s proud aviation history while opening up our site to reconnect with our local community"
"At Duke of York Square, we are introducing a state of the art new building into the historic environment: The Restaurant, with its stunning organic spiral form, retractable glass walls and roof garden, uses cutting edge technology and design, yet fits seamlessly into its historic surroundings."
"Nex worked with us as both Client Advisors and Architects - playing an instrumental role in two successful HLF funding applications. Challenging us in the potential of our indoor space, the final scheme includes two imaginatively restored and transformed buildings that form the centrepiece of our site. "
“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.”
"The refurbishment of our new design studio has been yet another hugely successful collaboration with Nex. It seems that they will stop at nothing to push design and design detailing to extraordinary heights. We are delighted with the result and have greatly enjoyed working with them.”
“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”
“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”
"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 an 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.”
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, and know that inspired results come from new ways of seeing.
Our clients understand that real insight and impact comes from challenging norms, and they trust us to deliver.
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.
- Argent
- Almacantar
- Architectural Association
- Ballymore
- British Land
- Cadogan Estates
- Sir Ken Adam
- Dublin Docklands Development Authority
- Established & Sons
- Exception de MixMind
- London School of Economics
- Liverpool Biennial
- Marcus Barnett Studio
- Mercedes Formula 1
- Mountbrook
- Rail Procurement Agency
- Royal Airforce Museum
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
- The London Times
- U+I
- University of Cambridge
- University of Oxford
- University of Brighton
Leadership
Awards + Competitions

United Kingdom Property Award 2020-2021
Best Leisure Architecture
Duke of York Restaurant
2019

New London Award 2020
Moving Category Winner
Royal Wharf Pier
2019

UK Public Realm Architect of the Year
Winner
Building Design
2020

New London Architect Awards - Moving Category
Winner
Royal Wharf Pier
2019

Dezeen Awards - Hospitality Building
Final Shortlist
Duke of York Restaurant
2019

New London Architect Awards - Hospitality Buidling
Shortlist
Duke of York Restaurant
2019

Invited Competition
First Prize
Exeter College Library
2019

New London Architecture Awards
Infrastructure Winner
Royal Wharf Pier
2019

New London Architecture Awards
Hotels and Hospitality Winner
Duke of York Restaurant
2019

Invited Competition
First Prize
Formula 1 Racing Campus Master plan
2016

Invited Competition
First Prize
Royal Wharf Pier
2019

AJ Architecture Tomorrow
Commendation
Duke of York Restaurant
2019

Open International Competition
First Prize
RAF Museum
2018

Open International Competition
First Prize
Duke of York Restaurant
2019

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
2016

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
2016