Thomas de Cruz is a well-established, creative London practice specialising in contemporary residential architecture and interior design. We offer a full architectural service from inception to completion. Our primary design philosophies are timelessness, clean lines and a seamless connection between inside and outside.
We define all our work by the twin essentials of contemporary design - space and light. Whether new-builds in the countryside or extensions in the city, we draw on the Mediterranean response to climate for inspiration by connecting the building to its surroundings with large openings, roof overhangs and level thresholds, blurring the divisions between internal and external to create serene yet inspiring spaces flooded with natural light.
In cities, dark, cellular layouts of older properties can be liberated by removing walls and raising roofs to take in the views of the surroundings and the sky above, an experience so often missing from traditional urban living. In short, we want our client to be 'on holiday at home'.
We define all our work by the twin essentials of contemporary design - space and light. Whether new-builds in the countryside or extensions in the city, we draw on the Mediterranean response to climate for inspiration by connecting the building to its surroundings with large openings, roof overhangs and level thresholds, blurring the divisions between internal and external to create serene yet inspiring spaces flooded with natural light.
In cities, dark, cellular layouts of older properties can be liberated by removing walls and raising roofs to take in the views of the surroundings and the sky above, an experience so often missing from traditional urban living. In short, we want our client to be 'on holiday at home'.
Services
Thomas de Cruz Architects & Designers specialises in bespoke contemporary homes for private clients. Based in Chiswick, West London, we are an experienced small practice of more than 20 years standing and our primary design philosophies are timelessness, clean lines, space, light, connection with the garden or landscape and response to climate.
Peter completed his architectural training at the University of Nottingham. After graduation, Peter spent some time in the United States before moving to London where he joined the competition winning shopping centre team at RHWL Partnership. After surviving the recession working from his living room doing 'anything that came through the door', Peter picked up a number of aspirational clients with open design briefs.
We define all our work by the twin essentials of contemporary design - space and light. Whether new-build or extensions we draw on the Mediterranean or Tropical response to climate for inspiration by connecting the building to its surroundings with sliding doors, canopies, and decks, blurring the divisions between internal and external to create serene yet inspiring spaces flooded with natural light.
The consultation, which is usually about 1.5 hours, will give you the opportunity to share your ideas and lifestyle aspirations for the house. This might cover practical matters, such as accommodation needs and budget, as well as your views on design and the way you see yourself living in the house.
