Project Win: Kew Studios

AMD is delighted to announce that we are the appointed architects and interior architects for Kew Studios, a new modern workspace located in the heart of Kew, Richmond.

Exterior Render: Kew Studios

The new Kew Studios development in West London started on site November 2022. Designed by us and spearheaded by property developers 10SJP, the mixed use development will consist of 47,000 square feet of combined office and studio spaces on the site of a former 18th century house with connected Victorian warehouses.

Interior Render: Workspace Area

Adjacent to the world-famous Kew Gardens, the site was once the home of Sir William Hooker whose family had helped save the demolition of the botanical landmark and who went on to become director of it in 1841. The house and surrounding buildings remained in place until the 1920s when it was taken over by a factory making electrical wire and is the headquarters for fashion retailer Jigsaw as well as AMD itself.

Interior Render: Meeting Room

AMD has been tasked with converting the existing site into a sought after office and studio development in a prime location. The brief is to create light, bright and welcoming spaces that are modern and functional but leave the inherent character of the building intact. Kew Studios is designed to attract professionals and creatives - from independent makers to small to medium sized companies.

Exterior Image: Green Roof & Outdoor Seating

In line with AMD’s values, the design will be sustainable with an aim to refurbish, reuse and regenerate where possible. There are plans to retain and accentuate the existing architectural features of the main building, and AMD will be integrating ecology into the design, with green roofs and wildlife habitats - a nod to the former owner. There will be a push towards a net carbon zero building with solar panels, covered cycle storage and electric vehicle charging.