MAP is an award-winning architecture practice based in London, founded by two friends Matthew Parker and Rob Mawson, now working across a range of sectors. We adapt the built environment for the future through retrofit, extension, adaptive reuse and sustainable construction.
Yesterday we welcomed clients and collaborators to our studio for our Spring Party. It was an opportunity to celebrate the new season and reconnect with some of our industry friends.
The studio was filled with buzzing conversations and more friendly faces than usual! We're grateful to work with talented collaborators and great clients. Thank you to everyone who joined us, we're already looking forward to our next one, when we celebrate turning 10 in 2027!
It’s exciting to see that our School Entrance Pavilion project has been shortlisted for the Modern Methods of Construction Awards in the category Education: Early Years and Primary.
Click to learn more about the project!
Recently, Leila attended the Condition Surveys of Historic Buildings course delivered through the University of Oxford's Oxford Lifelong Learning programme.
Over three days, she experienced teaching on traditional construction methods, surveying techniques, and recognising and diagnosing defects in historic buildings.
We’re keen to support continuous learning which allows our team members to deepen their expertise. It’s fantastic to see Leila further her knowledge in heritage and conservation!
We are super excited to announce that Helen and James have both recently been promoted to Associate Architects at MAP!
Both Helen and James have contributed keenly to MAP’s projects, culture and growth over the years.
Congratulations again on this well-deserved achievement!
Having recently completed training with Mental Health First Aid England, Temi is now a qualified Mental Health First Aider.
Over two days, the training programme explored a range of mental health topics including recognising symptoms, challenging stigma, and signposting people to available resources and appropriate support.
We are proud to support this training as part of our commitment to creating a workplace where everyone is supported and can thrive.
We’re pleased to share that planning permission and Listed Building Consent have been granted for works across multiple buildings at the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium.
The project involves the sensitive refurbishment and restoration of seven buildings (five of which are Grade II listed) within the Grade I listed City of London Cemetery and Crematorium landscape, which opened in 1856.
We’re honoured to be working within such a significant historic landscape and look forward to seeing the project progress on site.
Our residential retrofit and extension of a timber framed "Segal House" at the renowned Walters Way, has been featured in the September 2025 issue of Build It Magazine. The article by Rebecca Foster discusses the importance of good air quality in residential spaces.
Insulation and internal air quality were key drivers in the project. Materials were chosen to be as "natural" as possible - with woodfibre insulation chosen over more toxic plastic-based products, and EPDM rubber roofing over oil-based bitumen.
This reduced any harmful products being used in the project while ensuring the project achieved a high level of thermal performance.
View the article online here https://www.self-build.co.uk/publication/september-2025/
Porchester Court is a heritage restoration project of three Grade II listed Victorian Terraces in Georgian style, built in the mid-nineteenth century, located within the Bayswater Conservation Area. With the belief that the most sustainable building is the one that already exists, and a commitment for sensitively bringing heritage buildings up to contemporary standards, we are particularly proud to be shortlisted for this award!
This project involves the sensitive restoration of a unique mid-century project built in 1959-60, to the designs of influential architect Michael Brawne. Alongside the careful reconstruction of the external timber elements, we are introducing a series of sustainable measures to futureproof the heritage building.
It’s been a pleasure to work once again with Alleyn's School on this innovative project, designed to launch Alleyn’s Intelligence Quotient curriculum.
The project houses the Immersion Hub and Co-Lab - two dynamic, flexible spaces that encourage collaboration and digital creativity. Bespoke plywood seating and joinery, bold mezzanine levels, and colourful integrated storage all contribute to a vibrant and flexible environment for students.
We are pleased to announce the completion of a residential new-build, situated on a prominent corner plot within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Conservation area.
The project replaced a derelict and overgrown post-war house, transforming it into a well-proportioned end-of-terrace property that maximises the site’s potential and enhances the local streetscape.
Excited to announce the completion of our bespoke Victorian warehouse conversion in Bermondsey conservation area.
The project concerns the renovation of three separate flats on ground, first and second floor in a converted three-storey Victorian warehouse building.
Though we've always been a Living Wage Employer, we are proud to announce our formal accreditation by the Living Wage Foundation, a testament to our unwavering commitment to fair pay and the well-being of our employees.
MAP Architecture co-founder Rob Mawson shares his expertise on upgrading an existing building to create an energy-efficient and comfortable home.
We've just received planning permission for one of our residential projects in Woking, Surrey!
A collaboration between architect, client, and contractor, the project reflects our commitment to sustainable and thoughtful design. The proposal involves a sensitive refurbishment and extension, creating a high-quality, modern family home while respecting the existing building.
MAP Director Rob Mawson was part of the judging panel at this year's British Home Awards.
"It has been a real joy to be a Judge for the BHA this year. I have found it rewarding to review such inspirational projects and the discourse within the judging panel was insightful and has given me perspective that would have been hard to gain without this experience." (Rob)
Delighted to find that Creek Cabin has been shortlisted for East Suffolk Council's Quality of Place Awards 2024!
So much of Creek Cabin's design intent was to fit in with its surroundings and contribute to enhancing the visual and ecological landscape. We are therefore extremely happy to have the project locally recognised through this award.
Our sustainable retrofit for a multigenerational family home in Sydenham has been featured as Project of the Month in Build It magazine!
The retrofit of the mid-century detached property involved the integration of a ground air source heat pump to provide heating and hot water throughout the home, and a largely timber structure which minimises environmental impact. The landscaping was also a key element of this 'urban oasis', with careful consideration given to the surrounding flora and fauna.
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The project creates a new, legible main entrance to the school by extending an existing caretaker’s lodge with a timber-framed, modular structure that provides a welcoming sense of arrival.
Click to watch a video and learn more about the build process in this video by BlokBuild, the construction system specialist on the project.