About Scenario Architecture’s Projects in South London
With its abundant green spaces, excellent transport links, and affordable heritage homes, South London is thriving. A steady wave of creatives has made the south of the river their home, populating vibrant neighbourhoods like Clapham, Camberwell, and Greenwich. Thanks to limited large-scale development, much of the area’s historic streetscapes remain beautifully intact. Major renovations and extensions are now common, bringing fresh light, modern materials like glass and steel, and a new contemporary style to these cherished homes.Many homeowners south of the Thames are preserving distinctive woodwork, masonry and window bays while introducing bold contemporary elements that complement the original structure and improve daily life. Most significant updates and expansions in South London require permission, as well as the guidance of a South London architect to ensure work is both functional and sensitive to the property’s character. Scenario Architecture has worked successfully with planning departments across London transforming historic homes. This expertise has established our practice as one of the most sought-after architecture firms in the city.At Scenario Architecture, we’ve developed a distinctive approach that brings heritage and contemporary design harmoniously together. Working closely with our clients, we translate their aspirations and everyday routines into liveable and elegant homes. Every space is carefully considered, from striking visual contrasts to practical layouts, creating modern homes that are enjoyable to live in.Our signature project Scenario House showcases our commitment to period properties with contemporary elements. In 2018 it was shortlisted for a prestigious RIBA London Award.
Expert South London Architectural Services
Our team of South London architects has built a strong reputation as one of the area’s leading residential practices. Our portfolio includes home extensions, loft conversions, refurbishments, and new-build developments. As a RIBA-chartered and ARB-certified practice, we specialise in residential architecture offering services from e design, technical drawings, planning applications, and full compliance with building regulations.Working across South London, we deliver projects in Southwark, Lewisham, Lambeth, Greenwich, Dulwich, Peckham, Brixton, and beyond. We work closely with our clients to bring out the full potential of every home through sustainable design, detailed visualisation, and collaboration with local authorities. Whether it’s a ground-floor extension, a full house renovation, or a project in a conservation area, our architects provide the expertise to navigate the process.Recognised for our award-winning work, we bring both expertise and care to every project in South London. Each planning application is managed thoughtfully, and every home we design reflects the highest standards of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of how people live and experience their spaces.
Projects
Full renovation of a family home, exploring the connection between living spaces
The Scenario House, Stoke Newington during NLA Open house event
Starting your South London project
Most building projects in South London require approval from the local authority. South London architects can help you through the process, collaborating with council officials to see through your application. Scenario Architects has successfully steered clients through the permissions stage.
We’ve drawn up an illustrated synopsis to help guide you through the planning process for a South London-based renovation, restoration, addition or new-build.
If you are thinking about starting an architectural project in South London, be it a renovation, or an extension to an existing property or even a new build house we are here to help.
TIP: To find out the actual track record which any architects you may be considering has with your local council, go to the planning application search page on your local council’s website and use the search by agent option.
Focal Shift fire place, first project as local architects in Hackney E9
The Scenario House, Stoke Newington during NLA Open house event
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Working with Scenario Architecture on your South London project
Our boutique studio specialises in residential architecture, offering bespoke services for home additions, renovations and new-builds. Based in Wandsworth, we practice across London and beyond.
A RIBA Chartered Practice, Scenario complies with the UK’s strict health and safety criteria. We collaborate closely with our clients throughout every stage of the process, from the design phase, through planning and construction. We aim to deliver every project on time and on budget.
Our skilled team works with the latest 3D design technology: real-time digital visualisations and virtual reality. We feel they are the most effective and efficient tools for seeing through our work, choosing fittings and simulating natural light.
This Chartered Institute of Building case study features a recent Scenario project, demonstrating the benefits of advanced technologies in designing for the domestic sphere.
Established in 2007, Scenario Architecture is a boutique architecture studio focused on the high-end residential sector, working extensively throughout and around London. We specialise in every scale and type of domestic project, from interior alterations, through full renovations and refurbishments to new build homes. We offer a full bespoke architecture service tailored to fit your requirements and aspirations.
Our friendly and highly skilled team has the knowledge, experience and expertise necessary to take you step-by-step through the challenging and exciting journey of creating your new home. We will work together with you in close collaboration from initial design, through detail design and planning all the way to tender, construction and successful completion of your project on time and within budget.
Scenario Architecture is an RIBA Chartered Practice, which essentially means that we are compliant with the RIBA (Royal Institute of Chartered Architects) strict criteria, covering insurance, health and safety and quality management systems.
As early adopters of latest technology, we use as a standard for all projects a verity of innovative 3D design and visualisation tools to create and communicate design with our clients. Our experience shows that Real-Time visualisations and Virtual Reality tours are extremely powerful tools to streamline the process of choosing material finishes fixtures and fittings as well as simulating realistic natural light conditions.
When we produce accurate and reliable construction information we use the latest 3D BIM technology, (BIM stands for Building Information Modelling) which means that all project information is derived from a single accurate and coordinated 3D model. Using this cutting-edge technology collaboratively with other consultants as well as contractors has proven to save time and cost for our clients.
A case study featuring one of our projects was published by the Chartered Institute of Building, demonstrating the great benefits of this advanced technology specifically with domestic projects.
Scenario Architecture in London deliver design and architectural expertise for residential projects. We were established in 2007 by Ran Ankory and Maya Carni who both trained with the AA School of Architecture. Scenario have grown to an award-winning team of nine. We have been featured in Dezeen and Elle Decoration UK.
Our highly experienced team of architects Stoke Newington work with clients using innovative 3D and Virtual Reality technology that simulates your new home before the first brick is even laid. This simulation technique allows you to see beautiful scenarios, designed to fit your life. An organic process, it often influences the choice of materials and design methods.
If you are looking for a top architects South London, we can help with your project. We are a RIBA Chartered Practice and we operate across the following areas and postal districts: Camden, Dalston, Hackney, Hampstead, Highgate, Haringey, Islington, East London, Knightsbridge, Kensington and Chelsea, Mayfair, Notting Hill, North London, West London, West Hampstead, Shoreditch, Southwark, Stoke Newington, N1, N6, NW3, N16 and E5.
Start your South London project
South London Architects
Scenario Architecture is an established architecture practice focusing on contemporary residential design. We take on projects of every scale and scope, from home refurbishment, renovation and expansions to new-builds.
Victorian renovations are more compassionate today than they’ve ever been, with homeowners striving to preserve architectural elements like decorative cornicing, ceiling roses, skirting boards and dada rails. Sash windows are being replaced by specially made wood reproductions and wood-burning fireplaces recouped after being sealed off for decades. Paint companies like Farrow & Ball have built multinationals out of replicating the de rigueur colours of Victorian times. And new tile ceramicists are bringing back traditional motifs with contemporary silhouettes, for front gardens and foyers. Hardwood floors have made a comeback, with timber salvage and reproduction going strong.
Most renovations focus on transforming the core of the home, and revolutionise the kitchen and bathrooms in the process. To recoup the extra floor area today’s families have become accustomed to, South London architects are extending into voids in the lofts and side returns common in Victorians. Small period kitchens can open up into the side return without eradicating period features; in the recovered space, a corner can be reserved for a powder room or utility room. Ditto the loft: pushing up the ceiling and pushing out dormer windows can make new space available for an en suite bathroom.
With extending out into dead space comes the welcoming in of natural light. Upward-facing Velux windows become possible once the upper floor is properly extended and the main floor pushed out beyond the confines of the original footprint. If a second-storey extension is permitted in your plans, an internal void can bring natural light from the top floor downwards, and vice versa.
Full-width extension opens to the beautiful garden of this Victorian property
Complete renovation and extension of a family home
A glazed roof draws daylight deep into the plan
In our client's words
We wanted to renovate our house in a conservation area in central London. Given this involved a complete demolition and new build with an extra floor on top, getting planning approval was always going to be tricky. Scenario did an amazing job on the new house 'envelope' and throughout the planning phase. We couldn't have wished for better from them and having succeeded in gaining planning approval owe them a very big 'thank you'.
Scenario designed a kitchen extension for us, and we are delighted with the results. The process was well organised, planned and delivered, and the whole team were a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend them for their design, planning and project management skills.
Worked with these guys on the internal development of our office. From start to finish they were great. They got what we wanted first time and really made working with them very easy. Their aftercare has been great too helping us deal with something that they were not involved with in the first place. Will highly recommend them to anyone.
Working with Scenario Architecture
Our practice specialises in residential architecture, offering bespoke solutions for home extensions, renovations and new-builds. Based in Wandsworth, we work across London and beyond.As an RIBA chartered practice, Scenario Architecture complies with the UK’s strict health and safety standards. We collaborate closely with our clients at every stage, from initial design through planning and construction, ensuring each project is delivered on time and on budget. Our skilled team employs the latest 3D design technologies, including real-time visualisations and virtual reality, which allow us to refine fittings, explore spatial layouts, and simulate natural light. These tools are central to our design process, helping us create homes that are both practical and inspired. This Chartered Institute of Building case study features a recent Scenario Architecture project, demonstrating the benefits of advanced technologies in designing the domestic sphere.
Transforming South London Homes
South London’s architectural landscape is wonderfully diverse, from elegant Georgian terraces and grand Victorian houses to post-war developments and contemporary apartments. Many of these homes fall within conservation areas or come with specific planning constraints, making the guidance of an experienced architect essential.At Scenario Architecture, we specialise in unlocking the full potential of South London homes. Whether you are planning a kitchen extension in Dulwich, a loft conversion in Peckham, or a full house renovation in Greenwich, our RIBA-chartered team delivers tailored thoughtful, design-led solutions that balance heritage and modern living.We support our clients through every stage of the process, from concept and visualisation to planning applications, building regulations and construction oversight. Our expertise with local councils, including Southwark, Lambeth, Lewisham and Greenwich, ensures a smooth planning journey, even for listed buildings and conservation areas.Blending sustainable design with creative space planning and interior expertise, we craft homes that are as functional as they are beautiful. From maximising natural light to integrating flexible workspaces and family-friendly layouts, our designs celebrate South London’s architectural character while embracing the way people live today.