Working with Studio Gennaio
We take time to understand you and your space
We listen carefully to understand what isn’t working in your space, how you want to live or work, and what you hope to change. Every project is shaped around you, your brief, your routines, and the specific qualities of your site, so no two designs are ever the same. As the design develops, we stay closely involved on site, working with contractors and specialist fabricators to deliver bespoke elements and ensure the whole project comes together as a coherent, thoughtfully designed space.
We offer a clear, structured process, and guide you through each stage
We start with a free, no-obligation conversation to explore your ideas. From there, we develop a concept tailored to your brief, and guide you through planning, detailing, and construction as needed. Throughout the process we help you make informed decisions and select suitable contractors and suppliers. Learn more about how we work.
We create spaces that are inspiring, future-ready and well-resolved
Our designs balance form, function and context. Each project is carefully developed to ensure it works beautifully in practice, responds to its setting, and supports the people who use it. We aim to enrich everyday life through well‑considered design, creating spaces that feel calm, coherent and shaped around the way you live, while also sitting comfortably within their surroundings. We also strive to ensure our buildings are fit for the future, reducing energy use while contributing positively to the health of both the building and its occupants.
We help you visualise the design clearly and realise it with care
Through drawings, models, or computer-generated visuals, we help you understand your new space long before construction begins. As the project moves on site, we work closely with contractors and specialist fabricators to ensure the design is realised with care and to the highest standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
• Who will I be working with?
You will always deal directly with Will or Jennifer, the two directors. One or both of them will work with you from initial conversation through to project completion.
• Do you work on small projects?
Yes, we work on projects of all scales — from small reconfigurations to full renovations and new builds. We believe that good design is important for every space we regularly use, and especially our homes. See some of our recent projects.
•Can you help us find a builder?
Yes, we have contractors we trust and have worked with before, and we’re also happy to meet builders you already know. What matters most is having a team with an excellent eye for detail and a collaborative approach. We’ll be working closely together during the build, so it’s important that everyone is aligned and committed to delivering your design to the highest standard.
•Do you help with planning applications?
We manage planning applications for the projects we design, preparing and submitting everything on your behalf and liaising with the local authority. We offer this as part of our design service rather than as a standalone service. Learn more about how we work.
The Team
Will
Co-Founder. Design and Delivery. Will has over ten years’ experience in architectural practice and studied architecture at Oxford Brookes University, graduating with First Class Honours. Before founding Studio Gennaio, he worked on residential and cultural projects in London. Will leads the technical development of each project and is closely involved from the earliest conversation through to completion, working directly with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure designs are realised thoughtfully, efficiently and to the highest standard.
Jennifer
Co-Founder. Design and Strategy. Jennifer's background is in languages and art history and she brings a thoughtful, culturally informed perspective to projects. She works closely with clients from the earliest conversations, helping to shape the brief, guide decision-making, and stay personally involved from concept through to completion. Jennifer also oversees the day-to-day running of the studio, ensuring projects are well-coordinated and the team operates smoothly.
We are driven by community-focused values and seek to create sensitive, location-specific architecture for projects of all sizes. We believe good design should improve everyday life and respond carefully to its setting.
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