Our practice
Islands of Architecture is a design studio based in London, UK. Our young practice specialises in small-scale architectural projects that foster hospitality and meaningful relationships in community. We find great creative potential in approaching design with restraint and sensitivity, and collaborate with our clients to create projects of lasting quality, meaning and social value.
Our studio embraces the richness of our international network of architectural collaborators, built up over years of experience in Switzerland, Belgium and the UK. Comprising just one 'island' of architectural practice ourselves, we draw from our trusted network of specialist architects, makers and craftspeople, working in collaboration to respond to the unique demands of each project.
We are an ARB-certified architecture practice, registration number 110104A.
Islands of Architecture is a design studio based in London, UK. Our young practice specialises in small-scale architectural projects that foster hospitality and meaningful relationships in community. We find great creative potential in approaching design with restraint and sensitivity, and collaborate with our clients to create projects of lasting quality, meaning and social value.
Our studio embraces the richness of our international network of architectural collaborators, built up over years of experience in Switzerland, Belgium and the UK. Comprising just one 'island' of architectural practice ourselves, we draw from our trusted network of specialist architects, makers and craftspeople, working in collaboration to respond to the unique demands of each project.
We are an ARB-certified architecture practice, registration number 110104A.
About us
Emma Filippides is a designer and architectural historian. She works at David Chipperfield Architects in London, developing new projects at their earliest stages. While living in Ghent, Emma partnered with NU architectuuratelier and Veldwerk architecten on a variety of practice-based projects. She trained at London College of Communication, Goldsmiths University of London and The Bartlett, UCL.
Ben Rea is an ARB-certified architect. He works at Tim Ronalds Architects in London and has previously worked for Marie-José van Hee and Robbrecht en Daem architecten in Ghent, and Haworth Tompkins in London. Ben has also been an architectural consultant for Carovana SMI (Sound Movement Image), a dance company and arts charity in Cagliari, Sardinia. He trained at the University of Sheffield and Accademia di Architettura di Mendrisio in Switzerland.
Emma Filippides is a designer and architectural historian. She works at David Chipperfield Architects in London, developing new projects at their earliest stages. While living in Ghent, Emma partnered with NU architectuuratelier and Veldwerk architecten on a variety of practice-based projects. She trained at London College of Communication, Goldsmiths University of London and The Bartlett, UCL.
Ben Rea is an ARB-certified architect. He works at Tim Ronalds Architects in London and has previously worked for Marie-José van Hee and Robbrecht en Daem architecten in Ghent, and Haworth Tompkins in London. Ben has also been an architectural consultant for Carovana SMI (Sound Movement Image), a dance company and arts charity in Cagliari, Sardinia. He trained at the University of Sheffield and Accademia di Architettura di Mendrisio in Switzerland.