AB.Co is a London-Norway based architecture practice co-founded by ARB-registered architects Alex Arundel and Matt Barnett. With 25 years of combined expertise, including Alex’s experience working in Norway, AB.Co was established in 2023 to blend British and Scandinavian design ethoses. We are friendly and approachable, and we focus on designing residential spaces that utilise restrained natural materials and draw inspiration from the locale of each project.
We believe that creating a home or building is a journey that requires a strong client relationship. From the outset, we listen attentively to understand our clients' needs, ensuring the delivery of meaningful architecture. Recognising the substantial financial investment involved, we meticulously monitor budget, schedule, and quality from concept through completion.
Our approach is rooted in a deep appreciation for the inherent qualities of materials, nature, and context. We advocate for timeless architecture achieved through a balanced integration of these elements. Drawing inspiration from Scandinavian design we aim to make new and fresh takes on traditional principles.
Collaboration is integral to our design philosophy, involving trusted craftsmen and specialists to achieve the highest quality results. Passionate about our craft, we dedicate ourselves to creating projects that are beautifully refined and meticulously executed.
About Us
Our Values
01 Sustainability + Nature
At AB.Co, we prioritise sustainability in every decision we make, aiming to minimise environmental impact through thoughtful design practices. By embracing biophilic design, we acknowledge its positive impact on well-being and strive to seamlessly integrate architecture with your garden, keeping landscape design at the forefront alongside the building itself.
Whether nestled in a rural landscape or within a dense urban environment, we actively seek opportunities to integrate nature, drawing inspiration from Scandinavian principles that celebrate the harmony between built and natural environments.
02 Materials + Well-Being
We are dedicated to curating spaces with a focus on natural and tactile materials. AB.Co values the positive impact offered by a restrained material palette, echoing the Scandinavian ethos of simplicity and functionality. We believe that a calm crafted space, using natural materials enhances the occupiers well-being. Our preference for timber, stone, brick, and metals reflects our commitment to crafting buildings and interiors with warm and material-rich qualities.
03 Contextual + Contemporary
Through a fusion of British-Scandinavian design that blends contemporary aesthetics with contextual sensitivity, we strive to produce architecture that has a sense of place, whilst creating its own identity.
We embrace our responsibility to enhance the lives of those who interact with our designs. We believe that great architecture should consider its impact on both occupants and the broader community.
Founders
Alex Arundel
Co-Founder + Architect
BA(Hons) DipArch ARB RIBA
Alex gained his expertise during an extensive tenure at HUT, a London-based architecture practice. Seeking inspiration from different cultures, Alex ventured to Norway, where he embraced the Scandinavian ethos at MAD Arkitekter, ultimately refining his design approach. He strives to create carefully crafted, quiet and materially rich architecture.
Matt Barnett
Co-Founder + Architect
BA(Hons) DipArch ARB
After working at HUT architecture for 5 years, Matt specialised in small-scale residential projects. Subsequently he sought to learn alternative ways of practicing architecture with Recraft, Pitman Tozer and Denizen Works over the course of 4 years. He aspires to produce an architecture which is humble, nuanced, crafted, considered and ages gracefully.
AB.Co is registered in England and Wales under no. 14955877. ARB. RIBA Chartered Membership Number 20053692.
Contact
London Studio
The Department Store Studios, 19 Bellefields Road, Brixton, London, SW9 9UH
Norway Studio
Sydneskleiven 28, 5010, Bergen
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Phone
(+44) 07590 257 310
General Enquiries
studio@ab-co.uk
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