Hello, we're EK.
RIBA chartered architects working across London and the South East. Since 2017 we've designed homes, residential developments, workplaces, schools and hospitality spaces for families, developers and institutions, with over 30 years of combined experience behind every project.
The people (and dog) behind the drawings
Simon Kivotos
Director · BSc (Hons), Dip Arch, ARB, RIBA
Simon believes every project should start by asking what's worth keeping: a building, a view, a way of living. From there, the design follows how people actually use a space, not how it looks in a render. He relishes tight sites, tough planning and demanding budgets, because that's where the most inventive ideas come from. He co-founded EK with Richard in 2017, after a decade together at a London practice.
Richard Evans
Director · BA (Hons), Dip Arch, ARB, RIBA
For Richard, the best buildings are the ones you can't date. He's drawn to projects where contemporary design sits in conversation with something older, and he's convinced that the detail is the design: the junctions, the materials and the way a building goes together are what make it last. He co-founded EK with Simon in 2017, after ten years together at a London practice.
Nick Fisher
Associate · Head of Technical · BA (Hons)
Nick is an Associate and leads the studio's technical work. Before joining EK he worked at Westbury Conservatories, gaining hands-on experience of designing and detailing bespoke glazed extensions and orangeries. He now heads up the technical design and construction information that carries EK's projects from planning approval to site.
Woody
Studio dog
Woody is Nick's dog and the studio's most popular team member. He keeps everyone company at Little Nuntys Barn, has strong opinions about the post, and makes sure no one skips a lunchtime walk.
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