Studio

Our studio is the heart of our creative process, and has been designed to encourage a culture of collaboration and innovation.

We have created spaces to experiment, explore and exhibit; it is the ideal place to create architecture that inspires.
    Studio
    01
    About
    Founded in 2009, we have a wealth of experience designing and delivering innovative buildings across multiple sectors including workplace, housing and placemaking.

    We became an Employee Ownership Trust in 2018 reinforcing our identity as a design focused collective, diverse in skill and backgrounds who share a passion for progressive architecture and innovative solutions.

    We take pride in creating well considered places to be used and enjoyed.
    01
    About
    Founded in 2009, we have a wealth of experience designing and delivering innovative buildings across multiple sectors including workplace, housing and placemaking.

    We became an Employee Ownership Trust in 2018 reinforcing our identity as a design focused collective, diverse in skill and backgrounds who share a passion for progressive architecture and innovative solutions.

    We take pride in creating well considered places to be used and enjoyed.
      02
      Our approach
        We work as a collective in a transparent and logical way. We do not have a house style and believe that every project should be looked at afresh.

        We create desirable places to live and work that are richly detailed and diverse in character, celebrating the culture, customs and heritage of their setting, reinforcing a sense of identity and place.
        Through our engaging design process of sketching, model making, drawing and discussion, we deliver great buildings that people talk about and enjoy.
        03
        Our team
        Our strength is the energy and creativity of the people we work with.

        As an Employee Ownership Trust, our structure allows us to nurture individual talent and reward collective success, providing incentive and opportunity for people to flourish. Our people are our business; it is personal.
        03
        Our team
        Our strength is the energy and creativity of the people we work with.

        As an Employee Ownership Trust, our structure allows us to nurture individual talent and reward collective success, providing incentive and opportunity for people to flourish. Our people are our business; it is personal.
          16 nationalities
          13 years
          1 studio
          16 nationalities
          13 years
          1 studio
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          Our clients

            ABP (London) Investment Limited

            Aldau Developments

            Appin Land

            Apt Works Ltd

            Arax Properties

            Auriens

            Claymore Wealth Management

            Dean Street Soho Limited

            DEEP R&D Limited

            East End Community Foundation

            Elleric

            Elysian Residences

            Erec Estates

            European Land & Property Limited

            Godwin Group

            HB Reavis UK Ltd

            Helen Hamlyn Trust

            Hortensia Property Development LLP

            idé Real Estate

            Lamb's Passage Real Estate Limited

            Landsec

            LifeCare Residencies

            LinkCity

            London Green

            Londonewcastle

            Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd

            Maplewood

            Marcol Group

            Markab Capital

            Mason & Fifth

            McLaren Property

            MHA Associates Ltd

            Montila Developments

            Muse Developments Ltd

            National Grid Property

            Nuhu Developments Ltd

            Opai Investments Ltd

            Orchestra London

            Pushkin House

            Quadrant Estates

            re:shape

            RK Group

            Royal London Asset Management

            Royal London UK Real Estate Fund

            St William Homes LLP

            Tate & Lyle Plc

            Tenhurst

            Tishman Speyer

            Transport for London

            UNINN Parkside Development Ltd

            Urbanest UK Ltd

            Waterman House Investments Limited

            Wates Residential

            Westbourne Capital Partners

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            Careers at Apt
            We are always looking to nurture and grow talented and creative people.

            We pride ourselves on our diverse, challenging and exciting studio atmosphere which offers opportunities for individual growth and career progression.

            Please either respond to an advertised position, or if there are no active roles listed feel free to apply speculatively on recruitment@apt.london.
              Current opportunities

              • 10.09.24
                Experienced Architect

                Job Description: 

                Apt is looking for an architect with a minimum of 4-5 years of experience who can run projects to join its dynamic team in London.  

                We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are passionate about their work, design-led in their ideas, people who understand high-quality delivery, dynamic thinkers and doers, and are excellent communicators. If you can prove that you have the experience and the aptitude to do great work, rum projects or teams and stand out within great teams, then come and join us.  

                The successful candidate must be design-led and have proven experience delivering high-quality spaces across various project scales and sectors. Experience across all RIBA stages is essential.  

                The candidate should be able to demonstrate the following:

                • a background that demonstrates excellent design skills
                • experience in running projects across a range of work stages, including on-site experience of heading a project team
                • be comfortable interpreting design direction and delivering to the highest technical standards
                • Revit proficient
                • be confident in presenting emerging design ideas to clients & consultants
                • be confident in presenting emerging design ideas to senior colleagues for internal review
                • be capable of developing project programmes and design deliverables
                • be fluent in Adobe Creative Suite
                • excellent verbal and sketch communication skills
                • ambitions to develop their career and contribute to the success and growth of the studio

                About us  

                Apt is an architectural practice underpinned by a creative and collaborative approach. We create architecture that inspires through great design, innovation and craftsmanship.

                We work as a collective in a transparent and respectful way. We do not have a house style; we look at every project afresh, creating desirable places to live and work that are richly detailed and diverse. Celebrating the culture, customs and heritage of their setting, reinforcing a sense of identity and place.

                From our studio in Clerkenwell, the heart of London's design district, we work across multiple sectors including housing, commercial, heritage, arts and community projects of all shapes and sizes across London and the UK.

                Applicants must be already eligible to work in the UK.

                Please submit your cover letter, digital CV, and work examples using the apply for job button below, which quotes 'experienced architect application'. Remuneration is dependent upon experience. Apt is an equal opportunities employer.

                Due to the high volume of applicants, please note we will only be in contact should you be invited to interview.

                www.apt.london

              • 10.09.24
                BIM Specialist / Architect

                Apt is seeking a senior BIM coordinator to join its growing team in Clerkenwell, London.

                The role:

                We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and talented senior BIM coordinator who is passionate about working in a dynamic environment.

                We are looking for organised, detail-orientated, exceptional candidates to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously. The successful candidate must have expert knowledge of BIM technology, software and processes, including Revit with a proven track record in BIM project delivery.

                Candidates should be able to demonstrate the following:

                • RIBA Part 1 degree 2:1 or above/ARB RIBA Part 1 equivalent
                • Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) Architectural Technology Degree 2:1 or above
                • Understanding of the architectural process and technical requirements
                • Proven previous experience in a CAD and BIM coordination role
                • Experience in delivering training in BIM software and processes
                • Manage your BIM projects, their resources, budgets, and programmes, ensuring that your project plans are carefully considered, updated in a timely manner and prepared in advance of platform management meetings
                • Experience in delivering the integration of COBie, Uniclass and Specification Metadata within the model data
                • Delegate responsibilities appropriate to the team’s level effectively
                • Actively promote knowledge sharing and apply best practice/lessons learned based on prior experience
                • Ensure BIM activities meet with statutory, project and studio standards for quality management, health and safety legal requirements, environmental policies, and general duty of care
                • Develop standards, libraries and workflows to meet project requirements and improve efficiency
                • Perform the senior BIM coordinator role on multiple projects, liaising with the client BIM rep and external project team members
                • Organise, configure and maintain BIM projects, managing project production and content creation
                • Respond to BIM queries from internal and external project team members
                • Perform coordination, federation, audit and clash-detection processes and reporting on projects
                • Report on project model progress, coordination, quality and content
                • Prepare BIM files for issues ensuring compliance with standards and project requirements
                • Be confident in presenting emerging ideas
                • Be capable of developing project programmes
                • Be fluent in Adobe Creative Suite
                • Have excellent verbal and sketch communication skills
                • Have ambitions to develop their career and contribute to the success and growth of the studio

                How Apt works

                Apt works as a collective in a transparent and respectful way. We look at every project afresh; creating desirable places to live and work that are richly detailed and diverse in character.

                Celebrating the culture, customs and heritage of their setting, reinforcing a sense of identity and place. From our studio in Clerkenwell, the heart of London’s design district, we work across multiple sectors including workplace, residential, commercial, creative reuse, hospitality, place-making, heritage, interiors, arts and community projects of all shapes and sizes across the UK and internationally.

                Please submit your cover letter, digital CV, portfolio and work examples using the apply for job link below with 'Senior BIM coordinator' in the subject heading.

                Applicants must be already eligible to work in the UK. Remuneration is dependent upon experience.

                Apt is an equal opportunities employer.

                Please note that due to the high volume of applicants, we will only be in contact should you be invited to interview.

                www.apt.london

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