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December 2022


The Douglas Fir glulam structural frame for New Wave London’s new office has been completed onsite.







September 2022


Aēsop Regent Street - a sanctuary of grand seclusion opens to the public.  


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August 2022


Our 6,500sqft Douglas Fir glulam office roof extension for New Wave London has commenced onsite.  







June 2022


We are delighted to have received planning permission for a new build back-land house in an existing rear garden in east London.







May 2022


We have submitted a pre-planning to Redbridge Council for a new 16no unit ‘Build-to-Rent’ residential scheme in Ilford.







March 2022


Fit-out of Aesop’s new flagship store on Regent Street has commenced onsite.
Completion in August 2022.







January 2022


The London Borough of Tower Hamlets have granted planning permission for our proposed external alterations and roof extension to an existing dwelling in the Jesus Hospital Estate Conservation Area.







November 2021


Brent Council have granted planning permission our 6,500sqft office roof extension for New Wave London. Construction to start in Summer 2022.







August 2021


Our model entitled ‘Follo Verksted’ in collorbation with James Barber, has been selected for this year’s Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. The exhibition opens 22nd September 2021 til 2nd January 2022.







June 2021

Our video for the ‘New Architects 4’ book launch has been released. 







May 2021


Our model entitled ‘Follo Verksted’ in collaboration with James Barber, has been shortlisted for this year’s RA Summer Exhibition.


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April 2021


The Architecture Foundation has released the ‘New Architects 4’ publication. We are very honoured to have been selected as one of the 109 best British practices established in the past ten years.


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February 2021


Our new-build terrace house scheme on a sloping brownfield site in south London has been granted planning permission. 







December 2020


We have submitted our competition entry for new street furniture for the town of Enniskillen, Northern Ireland. Our interventions aimed to support Fermanagh & Omagh District Council’s ambition to renew public engagement in this historic island town.







November 2020


Our competition entry for a new workshop building at the Follo Museum in Drobak, Norway has been submitted. Our design is inspired by the form of local production buildings and the historic Norwegian sawmill.


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September 2020


Our model entitled ‘The Baralha Monastery’ has been selected for this year’s Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. The exhibition opens Tuesday 6th October 2020.







May 2020


We are delighted and very honoured to have been selected for the Architecture Foundation ‘New Architects 4’ publication. The book will bring together the work of the best British architectural practices established in the last 10-years. The book is due to be published in Spring 2021.







April 2020


We are pleased to have received an ‘Honourable Mention’ for our recent competition entry ‘The Baralha Monastery’.







February 2020


Haringey Council have granted planning permission for our proposed ground and basement extension in Muswell Hill.


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November 2019


Our residential project in north-west London is complete.


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August 2019


Our model of our proposed landmark building for Cape St.Vincent, Portugal is on display at this year’s Royal Academy Summer Exhibition.  


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June 2019


Our interview with Kontextur magazine is now live!


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May 2019


Our proposed temporary installation for the RIBA Architecture Gallery has been submitted.
The installation will form part of this year’s London Festival of Architecture.







April 2019


Our practice founder, Barry McBrien, has been selected as a new member of the Tower Hamlets Conservation and Design Advisory Panel (CADAP). CADAP draws on the experience of local experts who give independent specialist advice on conservation and design matters related to proposals for development of new buildings and places in the borough.







March 2019


Our entry to this year’s London Festival of Architecture, St Paul’s Plinth competition.







January 2019


We have been appointed to seek planning permission for a new residential scheme on a vacant backland site in south London.







November 2018


Work has started onsite on our residential project in north London. Work includes refurbishment of the existing property including construction of a new single storey rear extension.







September 2018


We have been appointed to design a new house on a sloping site in southern Kerala, India. 







July 2018


We have been appointed to design and oversee a full house refurbishment and new build rear extension in Kensington, London.


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May 2018


Our handmade paper garden for Jo Malone London wins the ‘Best Window’ award in the RIBA Regent Street Windows 2018 competition, as selected through the online public vote.


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April 2018


Our window installation for Jo Malone London is live. Over the last few weeks we have been working in collaboration with Zack Mclaughlin from Paper & Wood. Our project celebrates the quintessential British garden, using ideas of enchantment and surprise to create the Jo Malone London Secret Garden. Each of the 100,000 pieces of paper on display have been creased, shaped and folded by hand. The handmade aspect of the garden reflects the craftsmanship and care that goes into the creation of each and every one of the Jo Malone London fragrances.  


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March 2018


We are delighted to announce we have been paired with Jo Malone London for the RIBA Regent Street Windows 2018 competition. Over the last few weeks we have been working in collaboration with Zack Mclaughlin from Paper & Wood to design and create a fully handmade paper window display which aims to capture and heighten the immersive experience offered at the Jo Malone London Regent Street boutique. 







February 2018


Thomas-McBrien have been appointed to design and oversee the development of a vacant infill garage site in north-west London. 







December 2017


Our entry for the RSUA’s Belfast Flare Pavilion design competition.







November 2017


Our office fit-out project for New Wave London is complete. 


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October 2017


Our refurbishment project in Kensington is complete.







September 2017


Newham Council grants planning permission for our Shaftesbury Mews project in Forest Gate.


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July 2017


Thomas-McBrien have been appointed by New Wave London to design and oversee the interior fit-out of their new office in North London. 

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June 2017


Our warehouse refurbishment project in Wapping, east London is complete.







May 2017


The William Morris mural recieves a ‘Commendation’ at the 2017 Waltham Forest Design Awards. 







April 2017


Our refurbishment project in Kensington has commenced onsite.







January 2017


Our competition entry for a new landmark building in Sagres, Portugal.


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September 2016


The William Morris mural by ATMA is complete. 






July 2016


Thomas-McBrien have been appointed by Wood Street Walls to assist in the planning and installation of a new William Morris mural next to The William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow.







April 2016


Our residential refurbishment project in Shepherd’s Bush is complete.


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January 2016


Our entry for the RIBA Langley Vale Visitor Centre competition.


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October 2015


Our refurbishment project in Shepherd’s Bush has commenced onsite.


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