Meet James Williamson
Your dedicated RIBA Chartered Architect
I’m James Williamson, a RIBA Chartered Architect based in Surrey.
Originally from the South West, I’ve always been drawn to the way good architecture sits quietly within its surroundings - enhancing both landscape and life.
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After over a decade working with award-winning practices in the UK and abroad, I founded James Williamson Architects in 2020 with a simple goal:
To help people create homes that feel right - intuitive, enduring, and deeply personal.
Architect & Director
BA (Hons), MArch, PGDip, CEPH, RIBA
Our Story
Since opening our Surrey studio, we’ve worked with hundreds of homeowners across the South East and beyond - from the hills of Devon to the streets of London, and as far as Yorkshire.
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Yes, we’ve secured planning permission in some of the UK’s most challenging postcodes. But what really drives us is helping people reimagine how they live.
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Every project is a collaboration. A conversation. A shared effort to create a home that feels like you - not a copy of someone else’s Pinterest board.
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It’s not just about design. It’s about making life better - calmer mornings, lighter rooms, more breathing space. That’s the kind of transformation we care about.
Why We Do This
Design isn’t about drawings. It’s about people.
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We work with homeowners who want more than just square metres - they want homes that feel calm, functional, and full of life. Whether you're extending, renovating, or starting from scratch, we help you make smarter choices, avoid expensive missteps, and create a space that truly fits.
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Good architecture solves problems. Great architecture transforms how you live. That’s what drives us every day.