Business Details
21 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architects in London
Stuart Forbes Associates is an international architecture and design practice founded in 2005 by Stuart Forbes, who brings over 40 years of industry experience. Our team combines creativity with technical precision to deliver high-end architectural and interior projects across luxury hospitality, leisure, and lifestyle sectors. We specialise in football stadia, 5-star hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants, and mixed-use developments, with a focus on design excellence and adaptive reuse of historic buildings. Our collaborative approach ensures seamless project delivery, from concept development to on-site execution. With expertise in master planning and consultancy, we provide strategic design solutions for clients in the UK and internationally.Our portfolio includes landmark projects such as the Riverside Stand at Fulham Football Club and the Hotel Metropole in Geneva. We pride ourselves on fostering a studio culture that values innovation, attention to detail, and long-term client relationships. Our work has earned recognition from industry leaders, including Lord Richard Rogers, who commends our ability to create exceptional spaces. We maintain a commitment to technical rigor, aesthetic refinement, and commercial viability in every project we undertake.
Services
Architecture
Interior Architecture
Interior Design
Master Planning
Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of architectural design experience
- Our team combines creativity with technical precision
- Specialists in luxury hospitality and leisure sectors
- Proven track record with landmark projects internationally
- Collaborative approach ensures client satisfaction
What people say
Exceptional results
Design excellence
Creative and talented team
Excellent delivery
Outstanding design solutions
Services
Architecture
We deliver innovative architectural solutions for diverse building types including football stadia, hotels, and mixed-use developments. Our approach combines creative vision with technical precision to create functional, aesthetically compelling spaces. With expertise in both new builds and adaptive reuse projects, we ensure each design responds to its context while meeting commercial objectives.
Interior Architecture
Our interior architecture services cover full space planning and design for luxury hospitality venues. We manage projects from concept through to on-site delivery, specialising in listed buildings and adaptive reuse schemes. Our work integrates MEP systems, lighting design, and wayfinding to create cohesive, high-end interior environments that enhance user experience.
Master Planning
We provide strategic master planning solutions for large-scale urban regeneration projects. Our expertise includes London developments like Greenwich Peninsula and Wood Wharf. Combining design-led thinking with commercial insight, we create place-specific solutions that unlock long-term value and support sustainable urban growth through comprehensive planning frameworks.
Consultancy
Our consultancy services offer expert architectural and planning guidance for complex projects. We advise on feasibility studies, commercial developments, and large-scale masterplans, combining creative problem-solving with practical experience. We also support financial investors with strategic design evaluations to inform decision-making processes for property investments.
Interior Design
Our in-house interior design team creates refined environments for hospitality, residential, and lifestyle sectors. Specialising in luxury hotels, members clubs, and Michelin-starred restaurants, we deliver timeless interiors through bespoke furniture design and FF&E procurement. We collaborate with artisans to ensure each project reflects client vision while maintaining technical excellence.
People
Stuart Forbes
Founder & Managing Director
Stuart established the practice in 2005 after 15 years at Richard Rogers Partnership. With over 40 years' experience, he leads projects with clarity and vision, combining technical expertise with a thoughtful design philosophy to deliver exceptional architectural solutions.
Robyn Forbes
Director
Robyn leads operational aspects of the business with expertise in communication and client engagement. She focuses on finance, marketing, and staff development, creating a positive studio environment that supports creative excellence and professional growth for all team members.
Tom Penny
Associate Director
Tom brings extensive technical knowledge to complex architectural projects. With expertise in large-scale coordination, he ensures quality delivery while maintaining supportive team environments that enable successful project outcomes through his calm, collaborative approach.
Jitka Pucandlova
Associate Director
Jitka specialises in high-end interiors for luxury hospitality spaces. With 15+ years' experience, she balances creative vision with practical delivery, leading complex projects like Fulham Pier and Hotel Metropole while maintaining clear project direction and team collaboration.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive architecture services including building design, interior architecture, master planning, and consultancy for luxury hospitality, leisure, and lifestyle sectors across the UK and internationally.
How many years experience do you have?
Our founder has over 40 years' experience, with the practice established in 2005. Our team combines decades of expertise in delivering high-end architectural projects across multiple sectors.
What project types do you specialise in?
We specialise in luxury hospitality and leisure projects including football stadia, 5-star hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants, members clubs, and mixed-use developments with a focus on design excellence.
Do you work internationally?
Yes, we deliver projects across Europe and internationally, with notable projects in Geneva and experience working on complex developments in diverse regulatory environments.
How do you approach project delivery?
We use a collaborative approach combining creative vision with technical precision, managing projects from concept development through to on-site delivery while maintaining close client collaboration throughout the process.
Can I see examples of your work?
Our portfolio includes landmark projects like the Riverside Stand at Fulham Football Club, Hotel Metropole in Geneva, and Michelin-starred restaurants. Full case studies are available on our website.
