Burgess Architects is an award-winning, London-based practice that creates thoughtfully designed spaces in sensitive historic settings.

We combine the innovation and energy of a young practice with the broad expertise of principal Ed Burgess and the assurance of a RIBA chartered practice. Sustainability and low energy design underpins all our work.

We pride ourselves above all else as being exceptional communicators. We listen.  We pay attention to detail. We communicate enthusiastically and tirelessly with everyone involved in the project, and the client is at the centre of every decision we make.

Whether its a new office, a private extension and renovation or a public realm intervention, we develop an integrated design based on buildability and budget with a keen eye for delight.

We make good buildings.

Team

  • Ed Burgess

    ARB, RIBA, RIAS, DipArch, BSc

    After over 20 years working with leading practices such as Panter Hudspith Architects, Richard Rogers Partnership (now RSHP), Richard Murphy and John Pawson, Ed Burgess has used his wide experience and hands-on knowledge to create burgess architects - a small, focused practice based on the principles of exceptional communication and client-centred architecture - returning to his roots to work on high quality residential projects.

    A selection of projects which Ed worked on at previous practices is included in the Project Archive.

    Ed is deputy leader of a charity group for children with profound disabilities, founding chair of the Small Practice London Architecture Talks, and works as a mentor to children and students interested in architecture and the built environment.

  • Alice Tsoi

    ARB, PGDip, MArch, DipArch, B S-SC (Arch)

    Alice is a senior architect with experience working on listed building refurbishment and residential projects from design conception to completion.

    Alice studied at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Mackintosh School of Architecture and gained her diploma in professional practice at the University of Westminster. She has previously worked at JM Architects, Malcolm Fraser Architects and Panter Hudspith Architects working on both residential and commercial projects. Whilst working at Long & Kentish Architects she worked on the Royal Academy Keeper’s House and the Durlston Castle World Heritage Gateway in Dorset.

    Alice works in collaboration with other practices alongside her core work at Burgess Architects, maintaining a wide experience and broad network in the industry.

  • Christopher Bean

    BA, DipArch

    Christopher is a senior architect with significant experience in residential, educational and commercial architecture. He was worked on many competition winning projects.

    His approach is thoughtful and practical. Having completed a number of projects he's able to deliver high quality, place specific designs that are both sustainable and commercially viable.

    He particularly enjoys the challenge of working on sensitive, historical sites and breathing new life into buildings to create environments with a unique sense of place and history.

    Chris’ interest in making and attention to detail aligns well with the practices’ ethos. He has undertaken home refurbishment and landscaping projects which test his design and carpentry skills outside of his work in practice.

  • Christina Pettingale

    ARB, PGDip, March, Bsc

    Christina joined Burgess Architects as an Architect in 2021. She enjoys the process of bringing designs to fruition on site and has experience in following several projects through from design to completion.

    She has experience working with listed buildings and particularly enjoys working on residential projects where she can build a relationship with clients to fulfil their design aspirations for their homes and enhance their experience of the built environment.

    Outside of her work in practice she has experience delivering community arts events that encourage meaningful engagement between young people and their built environment.

  • Moe Kojima

    BSc

    Moe joined Burgess Architects in October 2022 as a Part 1 Architectural Assistant having recently graduated from the Bartlett School of Architecture.

    She is interested in the relationship between culture and the built environment. Her dissertation explored how the Japanese notion of authenticity differed from the West, developing her approach to conservation and challenging the boundaries between cultures through the design process.