31/44 Architects

31/44 Architects is a London-based architectural practice headed by Will Burges and Stephen Davies. The practice name refers to the practice’s two studio locations in both the Netherlands (Amsterdam) and the UK (London), when founded in 2010. The practice is now based in London, with a satellite office in Nantes, France, led by Benoît Sanson.

The practice works on projects ranging in scale from strategic masterplanning through to smaller scale residential work. Buildings are characterised by a thoughtful response to context – they are not conceived in isolation, but instead grow out of the particular conditions of each setting, resulting in buildings with an inherent connection to their site, whilst ensuring that they are a close reflection of their clients’ requirements.

Recent award wins include RIBA London and National Awards for No. 49 (Lewisham) and Red House (Dulwich), in 2017 and 2018 respectively. Red House won the Manser Medal in 2018 and was longlisted for the RIBA House of the Year 2018 and shortlisted for the Stephen Lawrence Prize 2018.

31/44 has taught an undergraduate studio at Kingston School of Art and Architecture since 2010, and they are regular professional practice examiners at a number of architecture schools. Teaching has become a fundamental part of the practice; the constant articulation of ideas, observations and proposals required in the teaching studio also enriches the design studio.