About
HJ Architects is a London-based design studio, founded in 2016 and based in Hampton. We are a boutique practice dedicated to creating thoughtfully crafted projects where detail, materiality, and spatial quality are paramount.
Our work spans both residential and commercial projects, including Lawnsmead Cottage and Diamond Cottage, set within the green belt and adjacent to conservation areas. Across each project, we strive to create buildings that respond sensitively to their context, respecting history while introducing contemporary elegance.
Light, materiality, and atmosphere are central to our approach. We use natural light to shape spaces and natural materials to enrich texture and tactility, producing architecture that is timeless, refined, and quietly confident.
We embrace complex briefs and challenging sites, finding clarity through careful analysis, innovative thinking, and creative problem-solving. Concepts are explored and communicated through sketches, models, drawings, and collaborative discussion, ensuring clients are engaged throughout the design journey.
At HJ Architects, we believe that thoughtful design enhances daily life. From the earliest stages, we work closely with clients to transform their vision into practical, imaginative, and contextually sensitive solutions that balance beauty, function, and cost-effectiveness. Our work aims not only to serve the people who inhabit it but also to contribute positively to the wider environment.
Henry Jezeph - Founder & Architect - BA(Hons) Dip Arch ARB
Henry founded HJ Architects following his postgraduate studies at Kingston University School of Architecture, London. He gained valuable professional experience at Lytle Associates Architects in Guildford, contributing to a range of high-profile educational, residential, commercial, and competition projects. Henry completed his professional qualifications in October 2014.
Henry is a thoughtful and considered designer, approaching each project with critical analysis to ensure that design solutions are both technically robust and aligned with the client’s ambitions. His comprehensive understanding of planning processes, building regulations, and technical requirements allows him to guide projects smoothly from concept through to completion.
Beyond architecture, Henry is an avid outdoor enthusiast, with regular pursuits including mountain climbing, cycling, and paddleboarding, reflecting his love of challenge, exploration, and the natural environment.
