Burgess Architects is an award-winning, London-based practice that creates thoughtfully designed spaces in sensitive historic settings.

We combine the innovation and energy of a young practice with the broad expertise of principal Ed Burgess and the assurance of a RIBA chartered practice. Sustainability and low energy design underpins all our work.

We pride ourselves above all else as being exceptional communicators. We listen.  We pay attention to detail. We communicate enthusiastically and tirelessly with everyone involved in the project, and the client is at the centre of every decision we make.

Whether its a new office, a private extension and renovation or a public realm intervention, we develop an integrated design based on buildability and budget with a keen eye for delight.

We make good buildings.

Team

  • Ed Burgess

    ARB, RIBA, RIAS, DipArch, BSc

    After over 20 years working with leading practices such as Panter Hudspith Architects, Richard Rogers Partnership (now RSHP), Richard Murphy and John Pawson, Ed Burgess has used his wide experience and hands-on knowledge to create burgess architects - a small, focused practice based on the principles of exceptional communication and client-centred architecture - returning to his roots to work on high quality residential projects.

    A selection of projects which Ed worked on at previous practices is included in the Project Archive.

    Ed is deputy leader of a charity group for children with profound disabilities, founding chair of the Small Practice London Architecture Talks, and works as a mentor to children and students interested in architecture and the built environment.

  • Christina Pettingale

    ARB, PGDip, March, Bsc

    Christina joined Burgess Architects as an Architect in 2021. She enjoys the process of bringing designs to fruition on site and has experience in following several projects through from design to completion.

    She has experience working with listed buildings and particularly enjoys working on residential projects where she can build a relationship with clients to fulfil their design aspirations for their homes and enhance their experience of the built environment.

    Outside of her work in practice she has experience delivering community arts events that encourage meaningful engagement between young people and their built environment.

  • Isabel Varés

    Isabel is a senior architect, originally graduated in Spain, she has gained a wide experience working on listed building refurbishment and residential project in different London practices.

    Isabel enjoys working on projects from concept design to the detailing and materiality approach. Isabel is keen on maintain the historical sense of the sites while adding new life to existing buildings. Isabel’s interest in conservation and sustainability aligns well with the retrofit practice’s ethos.

    Isabel particularly appreciates different ways to represent the architecture, enjoys creating conceptual models and sketches to illustrate the projects ideas.

    Outside her architectural practice, Isabel has led creative children’s workshops to give them new creatives tools to incorporate to their learning.

  • Amaury Girardin

    ARB, MArch, DipArch

    Amaury is a French, ARB-qualified architect with nearly a decade of experience in architectural practice. His extensive portfolio includes projects across the UK, Germany, and France, covering large-scale institutional and healthcare facilities, collective residential complexes, and bespoke single-family homes. Amaury's practice is meticulous and design-driven, with a strong emphasis on sustainable architecture and innovative construction methods.

  • Will Munroe

    MArch, BA

    Will joined Burgess Architects as an Architectural Designer in 2024. He enjoys highly detailed and intimate spaces with a focus on craft.

    Will has experience in commercial retro-fit across Central London predominantly, including work with listed buildings.

    Outside of work Will is a regular hand drawer and has as interest in garment design and production, specifically sportswear.

  • Ginny Chen

    MArch, Bsc

    Ginny joined Burgess Architects in May 2024 as a Part 2 Architectural Assistant having recently graduated from the University of Bath. Her interest is in the atmosphere and character of a space and the way it will be experienced by the user thereafter.

    In her free time, she enjoys painting and beginner level crochet specially creating amigurumi.