Our clients are individuals, business’ and developers who demand more than the ordinary.
For them, we provide not only design but the reassurance of a complete process: one that protects their vision, safeguards their investment and ensures clarity at every stage. Our integrated model delivers tighter cost control, stronger cohesion and outcomes that are as commercially intelligent as they are beautifully crafted.
We are as confident restoring historic fabric as we are delivering contemporary new builds or multi-phase developments. With experience across diverse contexts, from India to the USA, and the diplomacy to navigate planning frameworks and heritage bodies, we bring a global outlook with the intimacy and agility of a boutique practice.
At Simpson Studio, excellence is not about spectacle. It is about creating spaces that elevate daily life, enrich spatial experience and stand the test of time. For our clients, that means more than a finished project: it means a complete journey, delivered with clarity, confidence and craft without compromise.
Our vision is to redefine the boundaries of bespoke design, creating exceptional spaces that seamlessly blend beauty, functionality, and sustainability, while setting new standards for craftsmanship and innovation in architecture and interiors across the UK and beyond.
Our aim is to craft extraordinary environments that reflect our clients’ unique visions and lifestyles. Through our holistic approach, we unite architects, interior designers, and cabinet makers under one roof to deliver cohesive, high-quality designs. Guided by a commitment to sustainability, local craftsmanship, and attention to detail, we aim to shape spaces that stand the test of time while fostering trust, creativity, and excellence through every journey.
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We offer full architectural services at all stages of a project, through feasibility, planning, tender, and construction. We are a RIBA and RIAS Chartered Practice. We work in both residential and commercial sectors, notably in one-off residential projects, members clubs, boutique hotels, restaurants and luxury retail. We enjoy both refurbishment and new build projects, and have extensive experience with listed buildings and conservation areas.
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We also offer full interior design services where we look to integrate all aspects of an interior with both architecture and bespoke furniture design to create beautiful and interesting environments, tailored to each individual client. We work with the best suppliers and manufacturers from around the world to source rich and unique materials, from Scottish leathers and English timbers to beautiful design classics, as well as unique pieces from new and emerging designers.
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In our workshop we craft furniture enriched with a passion for design and focused on natural material qualities. We design considered pieces that will stand the test of time, and that can be handed down from generation to generation. Through a combination of both modern and traditional fabrication techniques, our team of highly skilled makers create unique pieces to add that final quality and detail to a Simpson Studio project.
We are passionate about working with beautiful, natural materials and understanding the qualities and limits of these materials is central to our craft, allowing us to create thoughtful, enduring designs that balance functionality and aesthetic integrity.
Sustainability is not an afterthought, it’s embedded in everything we do. Previoulsy considered an optional approach, sustainable design is now a standard we uphold across all our projects. From material selection to construction, we prioritise practices that minimise waste and maximise the lifespan of our designs.
Our commitment to sustainability extends to every details. In our workshop, we repurpose offcuts and surplus materials into bespoke objects, ensuring nothing goes to waste. Wherever possible, we source materials locally, working with a remarkable network of British suppliers and manufacturers who share our dedication to quality and environmental responsibility
Simpson Studio offers a seamless, full-service design experience, where architecture, interiors, and bespoke furniture come together under one roof. Our in-house team provides unparalleled attention to detail, ensuring every element of your project—from concept to completion—is cohesive, beautifully crafted, and uniquely tailored to your needs. With expertise in transforming listed buildings, creating brand-driven commercial spaces, and delivering energy-efficient designs, we combine tradition with innovation to create spaces that are as functional as they are inspiring. A design journey that’s thoughtful, transparent, and deeply personalised, delivered with care and craftsmanship.
Joanna Simpson | Director
Joanna founded Simpson Studio in 2013 with a clear vision, to create exceptional, hand-crafted buildings where no detail is overlooked. An award-winning architect with a First-Class degree from The University of Edinburgh and recipient of the prestigious Martin Hackett Award.
Today, as Director of Simpson Studio, Joanna leads a multidisciplinary team of architects, interior designers and cabinet makers across offices in Edinburgh and London. Under her leadership, the studio has become known for its deeply collaborative process, architectural integrity and commitment to craft. Delivering everything from private homes and members clubs to brand-led commercial spaces and heirloom furniture.
Alongside practice, Joanna is actively involved in shaping the future of architecture and development in Scotland. She is a trustee of the Edinburgh Architectural Association and sits on the Edinburgh Urban Design Panel, helping to guide major planning and regeneration proposals across the city.
Alex Ewan | Director
Alex is an RIBA chartered Architect who joined Simpson Studio in 2015 after completing her Part II at the CASS with London Metropolitan University. Since joining Simpson Studio, she has worked on a rich variety of residential and commercial projects, and has developed her skills in adapting historic and listed buildings.
Alex has a particular love for detail drawings, and with a pragmatic approach, enjoys the finer problem solving that a beautiful piece of joinery or complex building junction can require.
Matthew Fair | Senior Architect
Matthew is an experienced Architect who graduated with a distinction in his Master of Architecture in 2013. He has worked on high-profile projects that span a diverse range of scales and sectors, including leisure, community, educational, and residential.
Matthew is passionate about design-led architecture that prioritises craftsmanship without compromising on function. He strives to create quality spaces that improve the lives of those who use them. To achieve this, he places particular emphasis on establishing a central concept or idea with clients at an early stage, which serves as the foundation for the design’s future success.
James Deru | Architect
James qualified as an Architect in 2022 after completing his studies at the Architectural Association and the University of Bath. He has experience working on a wide variety of projects, ranging from detailed focussed residential projects in London to high-profile public realm and masterplanning strategies internationally.
James enjoys the challenge of designing bespoke details that can bring ambitious designs to life and is well-versed in the complexity of turning design into reality having recently designed and built his own home in South London.
Aylin Ozdemir | Architect
Aylin joined Simpson Studio in 2021 during her Part II and has been a key member of the team throughout her architectural training. She completed her Part III and qualified as an architect in 2025. Since joining the studio, she has contributed to a wide range of projects, gaining experience across various scales and typologies. Aylin is driven by a desire to design architecture that is thoughtful, contextually responsive, and socially meaningful.
With a strong interest in sustainable and human-centered design, she aims to create spaces that not only serve their function but also elevate everyday experiences. Her goal is to continue evolving as a designer while contributing to work that has a lasting, positive impact on people and places.
Andrew Matheson | Architect
Andrew completed his masters at the University of Edinburgh and qualified as an Architect in 2022. He initially started his practice experience in Malaysia and Singapore at award winning practices, working on bespoke residential and high-rise projects that respond to the tropical climate through innovative design strategies.
Following his masters he has worked in both London and back in Scotland on mainly high-end residential projects, gaining valuable skills and experience working across all project work stages. With a focus on design detail at all scales, Andrew enjoys the positive influence good design can have to individuals and the community as a whole.
Georgina Stewart-Fleming | Part II Architectural Assistant
Georgina graduated from the University of Edinburgh where she gained a Masters in Architecture in 2023. She began her professional experience at Helen Lucas Architects, working on a number of residential projects across Scotland. She gained expertise in developing bespoke interventions to historic buildings which brought greater functionality to contemporary homes.
Georgina joined Simpson Studio in 2025, attracted by the practices’ multidisciplinary approach. She has an interest in working across scales, from buildings to objects, while exploring new materials and crafts. Georgina enjoys physical model-making to develop designs and test material capabilities. Her final sequence of models, developed during her masters, were displayed in the 2024 RSA Annual Exhibition.