Conran and Partners is an internationally renowned architecture and interior design practice, founded by Sir Terence Conran.
With studios in London and Hong Kong, Conran and Partners’ portfolio extends around the world and embraces a rich and varied range of cultures, typologies and scales.
Conran and Partners delivers award-winning buildings and spaces, that endeavour to be progressive and sustainable. This is achieved through a carefully considered and collaborative design process that addresses the needs and desires of the users, as well as the wider environment.
OUR APPROACH
We are an interior architecture and design practice defined by creativity, rigour and a deep understanding of how to add value at every stage of a project.
Our talented team balances imaginative design with attention to detail and technical excellence. Whether leading as Design Consultants or collaborating within wider project teams, we deliver adaptable, full-service solutions tailored to each client’s needs. From concept through to completion, our work is driven by a commitment to quality, clarity and purpose.
We approach each project with curiosity and care – researching heritage, context and culture to uncover the narratives that shape our design language. These stories inform our material choices, spatial composition and the overall identity of a place.
Our process is holistic. We place the end user at the centre of our design and we consider how design contributes to wellbeing, sustainability and the way people live and work. By recognising both the visible and subtle influences on interior environments, we create spaces that are not only beautiful, but also timeless.
OUR HISTORY
The practice began life in London in the 1980s as a multidisciplinary firm founded by Sir Terence Conran and Fred Roche. As well as restaurants, early work included highly ambitious and innovative projects such as the master planning and phased design of Butler’s Wharf, the original Design Museum building, as well as a number of other early commissions related to Terence’s game-changing interventions in the British retail and restaurant industries, through the Habitat stores, The Conran Shop and numerous Conran restaurants.
The practice has subsequently built up more than three decades of international experience in a wide variety of environments, from luxury hospitality with clients including Hyatt, The Peninsula Hotels and Taj, to high-end residential and bespoke workplaces and retail for leading international developers including Almacantar, British Land, Related Argent, Swire Properties and Mori amongst others.
In 2022, the ownership of the practice has been passed on to five Principals; Tina Norden, Simon Kincaid, Tim Bowder-Ridger, Sebastian Conran and Katy Clarke, all of whom have had key roles in the practice for many years and have been instrumental in the growth and development of the business.
OUR SERVICES
We are a design firm operating across a range of typologies and scope as architects, interior architects and designers, bridging architecture and interior design to deliver user-centred spaces to a unique level of consideration and rigour.
From five-star hotels and high-end homes to lifestyle offices, experiential retail and adaptive reuse, we create spaces that perform, inspire, and endure across the UK, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Strategic Development
We establish the client’s core operational, creative and commercial goals including the contextual, functional and spatial framework of each project to meet the end-users’ needs and aspirations across hospitality, high-end residential, workplace and leisure projects.
Conceptual Design
In both new and historic contexts, we create design narratives that guide every stage of the project, respecting local context and heritage while establishing a distinctive identity.
Design Development
From architecture to FF&E, our approach ensures spaces are rigorous, striking, and fully functional. We combine architectural precision with interior design flair to create cohesive, world-class spaces and buildings.
Technical Drawings
Across our range of residential, hospitality and workplace projects, we produce detailed drawings and specifications to give contractors clarity and maintain design integrity through construction.
Styling & Art Curation
We extend designs into styling and art direction, collaborating with established and emerging artists. The result is layered interiors that support conceptual and commercial goals.
Brand Design Guidelines
For multi-site operators, we create design guidelines to ensure consistency across hospitality portfolios, high-end residences, and lifestyle brands, balancing identity, functionality, and aspiration.
On-Site Support & Project Delivery
Wherever possible we stay closely involved with the delivery of projects on site to ensure the implementation of the project meets the project goals.
Marketing & PR
Working closely with our clients, we direct photoshoots and leverage our press network to secure top-tier media coverage to amplify visibility for each project across key international markets.
OUR SECTORS
Luxury Hotels, Resorts & Boutique Hospitality Design
We design five-star hotels, resorts, and boutique hospitality destinations that enhance guest experience, reinforce brand identity, and combine luxury with operational efficiency across the UK, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Luxury Residential Design & Branded Residences
We deliver bespoke products for high-end residential developments and branded residences, including marketing suites and show apartments, from London to Hong Kong, Singapore to Saudi Arabia and beyond.
Build-to-Rent (BTR)
Leveraging our hospitality and residential expertise, we are now recognised as Built-to-Rent (BTR) experts, delivering desirable but commercially effective solutions, from amenity spaces and communal areas to apartments.
Heritage & Adaptive Reuse
We sensitively transform and re-purpose existing and historic buildings, balancing heritage preservation with contemporary interventions and, where appropriate, modern luxury interiors to ensure longevity and relevance.
Workplace & Co-Working Design
We create flexible, design-led offices and co-working spaces that foster productivity, creativity, and community, integrating architecture and interior design excellence.
Restaurant, Retail & Leisure Experience Design
We craft memorable and experiential restaurant, café, retail, and lifestyle destinations that engage audiences, reflect brand identity, and meet global luxury standards.
