Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in London & Surrey
Vita Architecture was founded in 2016 by Ben in a Surrey office, evolving into a multidisciplinary practice with a creative space in Croydon. Our approach combines creative and mathematical expertise to deliver architecture that exceeds expectations, focusing on individual character and craftsmanship. We guide clients from initial sketches to on-site execution, ensuring projects align with their vision while adhering to technical precision. Ben's commercial acumen and international experience across UK, Europe, and the Middle East complement Ruta's boundary-pushing creativity and educational contributions. Our team's dedication to community engagement through roles in local planning panels and conservation groups reinforces our commitment to sustainable, context-sensitive design.With projects spanning private residences, healthcare facilities, and commercial developments across 10 countries, we prioritise client collaboration and innovative problem-solving. Our accolades, including planning approvals for luxury homes and clinic designs, reflect our ability to transform constraints into opportunities. Publications in Lithuanian design magazines and features in The Telegraph highlight our industry recognition. We maintain transparency in processes, ensuring clients focus on outcomes while we manage project intricacies.
Services
Residential Architecture
Commercial Design
Healthcare Projects
Interior Fit-Outs
Planning Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We combine creative vision with technical expertise for precise architectural solutions
- Our team has international experience across 10 countries
- We maintain client focus through transparent project management
- We challenge design boundaries while respecting conservation principles
- Our architects contribute to community planning and architectural education
Services
Residential Architecture
We create bespoke residential projects from private houses to multi-unit developments. Our approach combines aesthetic innovation with technical precision, ensuring spaces enhance users' lifestyles. Recent projects include a pigmented concrete residence in Singapore and red brick developments in Surrey.
Commercial Design
We transform commercial environments through innovative office-to-residential conversions and purpose-built developments. Our work balances functionality with visual appeal, as demonstrated in the Kingswood Conservation Area refurbishment project that modernised a family home while respecting heritage constraints.
Healthcare Projects
Our healthcare architecture focuses on creating functional, patient-centric spaces. Recent achievements include the La Blanc Cosmetic Dentistry Clinic and planning approvals for dental facilities, demonstrating our ability to merge medical requirements with contemporary design aesthetics.
Interior Fit-Outs
We specialise in interior transformations for hospitality and commercial sectors. Notable work includes the Grand Vilnius Hotel interior for Hilton's Curio Collection, showcasing our capability to deliver high-end finishes that align with international brand standards.
Planning Consultancy
We guide clients through planning processes with expertise demonstrated in recent approvals for extensions in Sutton and conservation areas. Our team's involvement in local planning panels ensures deep understanding of regulatory requirements and community expectations.
People
Ben
Founder & Architect
Ben established Vita Architecture in 2016 with extensive experience from award-winning practices across UK, Europe, and the Middle East. He combines commercial awareness with design passion, serving on Dorking Society's planning panel to shape local development.
Ruta
Architect & Educator
Ruta brings international experience from Lithuania, Russia, and Turkey to luxury residential and commercial projects. She teaches architecture in Vilnius and contributes to Sydenham Society's conservation efforts, blending creativity with community engagement.
Questions
What architectural styles does Vita Architecture specialise in?
We create contemporary designs with individual character while respecting conservation requirements. Our portfolio includes modern private homes, commercial developments, and healthcare facilities.
Do you work outside London and Surrey?
Yes, we've completed projects in Singapore, Lithuania, Latvia, and Portugal, alongside UK developments. Our international experience informs all our architectural solutions.
Can you assist with planning applications?
Yes, we have a strong track record securing planning permissions, including recent approvals for residential extensions in conservation areas and commercial conversions.
What building types do you handle?
We work across residential (private homes, apartment blocks), commercial (office conversions, retail spaces), and healthcare sectors, with specialist expertise in listed building renovations.
How do you approach sustainable design?
Sustainability is integral to our practice, demonstrated through material choices like cedar cladding and concrete, energy-efficient designs, and features in publications like Aesthetics Journal.
