John McAslan + Partners is an architecture and design practice committed to the public good. We create enduring, uplifting buildings and landscapes defined by clear thinking, harmony with their setting, and confident expression of their purpose. At the heart of our work is a simple conviction: that making architecture is about making life better.
Over three decades we have established an outstanding reputation across an unusually broad range of building types and sectors. Our work spans busy rail stations and quiet places of worship, mixed-use urban neighbourhoods and rural campuses for work and learning. We design prominent civic institutions, and the settings where architecture matters most to everyday experience, from homes and schools to markets and green public spaces that connect the city.
From a London base we have grown to a family of studios in Edinburgh, Sydney and New York City, working in more than 30 countries across six continents – everywhere from the heart of Manhattan to villages in Malawi. We value this breadth of experience and the diverse perspectives it brings to all that we do.
We have the capacity to deliver large, complex projects and the agility to make small, targeted interventions with outsized impact. Both involve close collaboration with people we admire: clients and community organisers, fellow architects and experts in their own fields who share the drive to tackle hard problems and make the most of every opportunity. These creative exchanges strengthen our design teams and enrich work that is always attuned to local cultures, climate, and the character of each place.
Led by a team of highly experienced designers, we have a collaborative, versatile approach and a distinctive ethos that shapes our work and studio culture.
Rich variety in the character of our buildings reflects a precise response to their use and their place, drawing on a consistent design process and clear principles.
Our work is shaped by a distinctive ethos. We believe that design for the built environment carries a strong social responsibility, and that every project – no matter its size or constraints – should achieve more than conditions seem to allow.
Our Sustainability Manifesto commits us to exemplary standards and affirms our belief that duties of care to society and the environment are integral to design excellence.
