Adams & Sutherland

At Adams & Sutherland, we are an award-winning architectural and urban design consultancy based in London, with a deep passion for the transformative potential of the repair, adjustment, and transformation of existing buildings, public spaces, and unsightly corners of our cities.

Our Practice

Our extensive experience in delivering successful buildings and public spaces brings together our love of architecture, landscape, and urban design to consider the entire character of a place, encompassing territory around and between buildings, as well as their interiors and built envelope. We strive to create spaces that are meaningful and uplifting, resonating with the people who inhabit, work, and travel through them. We firmly believe that careful observation and a profound understanding of the specific qualities of a place, its physical, economic, and cultural realities, are essential for developing intelligent strategies for delightful places that function well but exceed expectation.

Our Approach

We are committed to sustainable design and the urgent need to respond to the climate emergency. We recognize the significance of creating new buildings that align with the Net Zero standard while also being dedicated advocates for the complex challenge of transforming existing structures to the same high standard. This multifaceted approach necessitates careful consideration of the physical, economic, and cultural realities of each project, ensuring that every endeavour is tailored to the unique context of the site.

Our Expertise

With extensive experience in conservation practice and listed buildings, we have applied our tenacious approach to a diverse range of projects, from local masterplans and new landscapes to residential, educational, community, and arts facilities. Our clientele includes local boroughs, regeneration agencies, developers, schools, and community organizations. We believe that there are opportunities and richness to be found within the constraints and complexity of multi-stakeholder organizations.

Our Team

Founded by Elizabeth Adams and Graeme Sutherland, our practice is dedicated to working largely in the public realm, focusing on projects with social relevance and a wide reach. We are resolute in our commitment to creating meaningful environments and uplifting spaces that bring people together.

Who We Are

Adams & Sutherland is an award-winning architectural consultancy with a wide range of experience in delivering successful buildings and public spaces. Our projects continually bring together architecture, landscape, and urban design to create imaginative environments and uplifting spaces. We are passionate about understanding the specific qualities of a place, its physical, historic, economic, and cultural realities, and believe that careful observation, understanding, and thoughtful response can lead to the development of intelligent strategies for creating delightful places that function well but exceed expectation.

Our Services

Our extensive range of services includes architectural design, urban design, landscape architecture, and conservation expertise, all guided by our commitment to creating sustainable, environmentally responsive, and socially responsible projects.