We are architects and multi-disciplinary designers. From our London studio, we work on a handful of projects that take us from town to country to coastline. Intricately tailored and high performing, the spaces we create are thoughtful environments that enrich people’s lives.
We seek challenge and possibility. From new beginnings to the rehabilitation of neglect, we are known for our way of combining heritage buildings with the contemporary, orchestrating a conversation between the ages. Working with great care and affection, we are always mindful that uniting past with present is a privilege, as well as a balancing act, that takes time, skill and understanding.
Driven by detail, we work with a rigour that demands our design decisions have clear purpose and justification. Projects are often defined by unique historical, cultural or geographical situations and constraints, which, for us, act as catalysts for vision and creativity. Collaborating with trusted craftspeople and makers when required, our projects are designed as a whole. There’s a coherent aesthetic that runs through every space – external and internal, macro and micro.
There’s a tectonic quality to our work, a clarity to how materials and structures come together, and to how buildings are made. The result is a visual story, a tapestry that threads a design language between old and new, delicate and dramatic.
Our environmental and cultural legacy is important. We advocate how traditional building techniques and natural, breathable materials can be combined with sustainable technologies to create healthy, considerate buildings that consume less energy. Where we can, we adapt and re-use existing buildings and materials to help reimagine and safeguard their future.
We understand that designing a new building, or significantly changing an existing one, is a pivotal experience, and so our process is one of unwavering collaboration. We offer a complete design and delivery service, from architecture and interiors to the pieces within. Our founder, Will, is closely involved, working alongside a team that delivers a level of design and service that goes beyond the norm. This approach enables us to create highly personal, deeply considered and notable work: places that express our clients’ character and are intrinsic to their wellbeing.
Kevin McCloud, Presenter (visiting The Parchment Works)I think this is beautiful, this place. I think it’s beautiful because of the way that it manages two quite competing agendas. One is the historical approach, where everything is conserved and repaired, and there is so much detail there's a danger of it being engulfed by fiddly twiddle.
And the other approach, where the modern is introduced, which can threaten the old, it can be blisteringly aggressive. But here, well, this building treads a fine golden line between them, and the result is something quite delicate, quite romantic in fact.

Awards
2020 – 2026
| Winner - Flint Farm | Listed and Architectural Awards – Best Contemporary Extension | 2025 |
| Shortlisted - Flint Farm | AJ Retrofit & Reuse Awards – Positive Addition | 2025 |
| Shortlisted - The Island | AJ Retrofit & Reuse Awards – Private/Individual Renovation | 2025 |
| Shortlisted – Colonnade | AJ Retrofit & Reuse Awards – Private/Individual Renovation | 2024 |
| Shortlisted - Palm Springs | AJ Retrofit & Reuse Awards – Private/Individual Renovation | 2024 |
| Longlisted - Colonnade | Don’t Move Improve | 2024 |
| Finalist – Palm Springs | British Homes Awards - Home Extension of the Year | 2023 |
| Shortlisted - Pergola House | AJ Retrofit Awards - House | 2023 |
| Winner - The Parchment Works | RIBA National Award | 2022 |
| Shortlisted - The Parchment Works | RIBA - Stephen Lawrence Prize | 2022 |
| Winner - The Parchment Works | RIBA East Midlands Award | 2022 |
| Winner - The Parchment Works | RIBA East Midlands - Small Project of the Year | 2022 |
| Winner - The Parchment Works | RIBA East Midlands - Conservation Award | 2022 |
| Longlisted - The Parchment Works | RIBA House of the Year | 2022 |
| Shortlisted - Pergola House | British Homes Awards - Home Extension of the Year | 2022 |
| Shortlisted - T-House | ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards – Houses | 2022 |
| Longlisted | Dezeen Awards - Emerging Architect of the Year | 2021 |
| Winner - The Parchment Works | Architizer Popular Choice Award - Private Housing | 2021 |
| Shortlisted - The Parchment Works | ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards – Houses | 2021 |
| Winner - The Parchment Works | British Homes Awards - Home Extension of the Year | 2020 |
| Winner - The Parchment Works | British Homes Awards - Interior Designer of the Year | 2020 |
| Winner - The Parchment Works | Dwell Awards - Renovation Project of the Year | 2020 |
| Longlisted | Dezeen Awards - Emerging Architect of the Year | 2020 |
| Shortlisted - The Parchment Works | AJ Small Projects Award | 2020 |
| Longlisted - The Parchment Works | Dezeen Awards - Residential Rebirth Project | 2020 |
The Team
Architects and Designers

Will Gamble
Director
Will is the founder and director of Will Gamble, which he established in 2018. He leads the practice in delivering projects that carefully balance contemporary design with historic preservation. With a deep appreciation for the historic environment and a keen understanding of materials and craft, Will has a strong belief that thoughtful, modern architecture can enrich and activate existing buildings. Recognised for producing work of exceptional quality, he has guided the practice to multiple awards for design excellence. Alongside setting the design direction, Will provides overall practice leadership and works closely with the team to ensure clarity and consistency across all projects.

Miles Kelsey
Associate
Miles joined Will Gamble in 2018, shortly after its inception, and has been key in helping develop the studio into the award-winning practice it is today. As an Associate, he leads projects from early concept through to on-site delivery, with a strong focus on turning ideas into reality. Miles is passionate about the design and delivery process, working closely with clients, consultants, and suppliers to achieve tailored, high-quality outcomes. His calm and considered approach brings clarity and confidence to what is often a deeply personal journey for clients. Notable projects include Flint Farm, Pippy Oak, and Butterfly House.

Tom Southall
Architect
Tom joined Will Gamble in 2023 and has experience across all stages of the design and construction process. His collaborative and measured approach makes him particularly effective at managing complex projects during construction, where he works closely with contractors to achieve the highest standards. Tom has a strong aptitude for technical detailing and resolution, which underpins the precision and quality of his work. Before joining the studio, he gained experience in both Bristol and London specialising in a range of private residential projects. Tom was instrumental in delivering The Island, a complex project due to its geographical, cultural and historical constraints.

Jack Guilfoyle
Architect
Jack joined Will Gamble in 2023 and brings experience across a variety of residential and cultural projects. His work spans all stages of design development, with a focus on using context as a source of inspiration and research as a driver for design. Jack’s meticulous and thoughtful approach allows him to create original design responses that are both carefully developed and clearly articulated. Before joining the studio, he studied architecture in Bristol and London and went on to work at Stonewood Design on projects across the UK. Jack was part of the team that designed and delivered the Grade II listed Flint Farm.

Zara Cowen
Interior Designer and Procurement Lead
Zara has worked with Will Gamble since 2022 and is the studio’s interiors, and procurement lead. She trained at the Inchbald School of Design and has over a decade of experience delivering high-end residential projects across the UK and Europe. She specialises in sourcing and specifying loose furniture as well as overseeing product procurement. Working closely with clients, architects, designers and suppliers, Zara ensures that interior elements are seamlessly integrated into the wider design vision. Her expertise lies in uniting architecture, interiors and furniture into a cohesive whole.
Holly Crone
Architectural Assistant
Holly joined Will Gamble with experience in interior design and has previously worked on commercial projects for clients across the City of London. She studied at Liverpool and Kingston University, where she developed a clear and practical approach to designing well-considered and quietly characterful spaces. Holly supports the studio across both architecture and interiors, contributing to projects from early concept through to detailed delivery.
Annabel Taylor
Architectural Assistant
Annabel joined Will Gamble with experience working on historic buildings and a particular interest in how contemporary design can sit comfortably alongside historic fabric. She has a strong appreciation for materials, craft, carpentry, and the value of good workmanship, which continues to inform her approach. Annabel studied at Bath and Nottingham University, and works across all project stages, supporting the team in delivering work that is both sensitive to context and rich in detail.
Publications
As featured in print and online
| The Sunday Times | History in the Remaking – Flint Farm | 2026 |
| Elle Decoration Country | The Lookout Point | 2025 |
| Architects Journal | Will Gamble Architects renovates landmark Cornish house | 2025 |
| The Observer | High and dry, A Cornish home makes the most of its solitude | 2025 |
| Listed Heritage | Listed and Modern, Flint Farm | 2025 |
| The Observer | The high and dry home on its own Cornish Island | 2025 |
| Enki | No Change Here - A heritage building needed a quiet, inconspicuous refit | 2025 |
| Dezeen | Will Gamble Architects renovates holiday home perched on a Cornish rock stack | 2025 |
| RIBA Journal | A landmark home on the wild north Cornish coast is stealthly remodelled | 2025 |
| Dwell | A famous Cornwall Cottage only Accesible by Footbridge Just doubled in sized but you’d never know it | 2025 |
| Plain | A House in Cornwall looks out over the sea from its dramatic Island perch | 2025 |
| Architects Journal | Will Gamble Architects restores and extends Hertfordshire farmhouse | 2025 |
| Plain | A historic hertforshire farmhouse takes a journey into modern living | 2025 |
| Grand Designs | Pippy Oak | 2025 |
| Dezeen | Will Gamble Architects mondernises London Victorian house with “soft minimalism” interiors | 2024 |
| Dezeen | Will Gamble Architects adds “unashamedly contemporary” extension to English farmhouse | 2024 |
| Phaidon | Stone Houses | 2024 |
| Images Publishing | Radical Living | 2024 |
| Dwell | A Glass-Wrapped Extension Brings a Touch of California Modernism to This London Backyard | 2024 |
| Grand Designs | A Palm Springs inspired renovation in North London | 2024 |
| Enki | Vol 59: The Phoenix | 2024 |
| Dezeen | Deep finned colonnade frames London home by Will Gamble Architects | 2024 |
| Leibal | Colonnade | 2024 |
| Archello | Colonnade | 2024 |
| Grand Designs | An American Influence | 2023 |
| Dezeen | Will Gamble Architects draws on desert modernism for London extension | 2023 |
| Leibal | Palm Springs | 2023 |
| Gestalten | Brick by Brick - A Reinvigorated Historic Paper Factory | 2022 |
| Taschen | Home of Our Time - The Parchment Works | 2022 |
| Dezeen | Butterfly House renovation contrasts traditional features with modern materials | 2022 |
| Leibal | Butterfly House | 2022 |
| RIBA Journal | House of the Year 2022 longlist announced | 2022 |
| Architects Journal | RIBA House of the Year 2022 longlist revealed | 2022 |
| Enki | RIBA House of the Year 2022, Wonder at the remarkable buildings | 2022 |
| Dezeen | Top 20 British homes revealed in RIBA House of the Year 2022 longlist | 2022 |
| RIBA | UK's best new homes – RIBA announces House of the Year 2022 longlist | 2022 |
| Grand Designs | 10 amazing homes in conservation areas | 2022 |
| Wallpaper | The 2022 RIBA house of the year is among these homes | 2022 |
| Archello | Pergola House | 2022 |
| Dwell | A Glass Extension Enlivens an Old Georgian-Style Home in Rural England | 2022 |
| Dezeen | Will Gamble Architects adds glass walled extension to Pergola House in Leicestershire | 2022 |
| Architects Journal | Will Gamble fuses contemporary and traditional in Victorian house makeover | 2022 |
| Architects Journal | Will Gamble Architects adds a pergola-style extension to a Neo-Georgian house | 2022 |
| Dezeen | Will Gamble Architects contrasts old and new in London house extension | 2022 |
| RIBA Journal | The Parchment Works, Northamptonshire | 2022 |
| Leibal | Pergola House | 2022 |
| Enki | Pitch Perfect | 2022 |
| Archello | Filmmakers | 2022 |
| Dezeen | Will Gamble Architects puts modern spin on Victorian details with T-House in London | 2021 |
| Architects Journal | Will fuses contemporary and traditional in Victorian house makeover | 2021 |
| Elle Decoration | Out of the Ruins | 2021 |
| ArchDaily | T House | 2021 |
| Dezeen | Will Gamble Architects puts modern spin on Victorian details with T-House in London | 2021 |
| Plain | Traditional Japanese elements inspire this London Home’s modern extension | 2021 |
| Enki | Vol 28: Looking to the Past | 2020 |
| Dezeen | Burnt House is a charred wood extension that looks like a Japanese tea house | 2020 |
| Architectural Digest | A Derelict 17th-Century British Factory Is Transformed Into an Avant-Garde Home | 2020 |
| Dezeen | The Parchment Works house extension built inside ruined stone walls | 2020 |
| Archello | Burnt House | 2020 |
| Ignant | Will Gamble Architects adds a minimal additional to Burnt House in London | 2020 |
| Leibal | Burnt House | 2020 |
| Design Boom | Will Gamble inserts a contemporary extension into the ruins of a parchment factory in the UK | 2020 |
| Architects Journal | AJ Small Projects Shortlist | 2020 |
| ArchDaily | The Parchment Works House | 2020 |
| Inhabitat | Grade II listed Victorian home undergoes a green renovation | 2020 |
| Dwell | A Victorian Home Takes Over the Ruins of an Old Parchment Factory in England | 2020 |
| Architects Journal | The Parchment Works by Will Gamble Architects | 2020 |
| Architizer | Living In Ruins: Is This The World’s Most Beautiful House Renovation? | 2020 |
| Elle Decoration | Inside Parchment Works, a modern country house that emerges from the ruins of the past | 2020 |
| SelfBuild & Design | Building Within | 2020 |
| Grand Designs | Inside the Parchment Works Project | 2020 |












