We are an award-winning architecture and design studio with over 30 years’ experience creating intelligent and beautiful spaces in the luxury sector. Formerly Mark Pinney Associates, Johnson Pinney Architects continues to draw on decades of knowledge and expertise, conceiving and delivering solutions to the most complex design briefs.
From our central London studio, we curate international teams of unparalleled experts to offer a service that is personal, detail-oriented and highly tailored to the specific needs of each project. We have cultivated close relationships with trusted contractors, engineers, planning and heritage consultants across the UK and Europe and as a result we have a professional network that can offer unmatched quality and service.
Our exceptional team at Johnson Pinney Architects are internationally trained, with specialities in all aspects of architectural design. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where staff have the opportunity to develop professionally and achieve their individual goals whilst enjoying a close working relationship with the team as a whole.
Our architectural team is headed by Nick Johnson and Mark Pinney, supported by associates from a wide range of backgrounds. Having such a diverse team of people brings a wide spectrum of skills, expertise and knowledge, and adds strength to our international capabilities, with most European languages covered by our team members.
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Nick Johnson
Director
Since joining the studio in 2016, Nick has worked closely alongside Mark, overseeing the delivery of projects and progressively taking ownership of the management of the studio. The rebrand to Johnson Pinney is reflective of the change in ownership of the studio, with Mark stepping back into a consultancy role.
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Juan Alonso Laza
Associate Director
Since joining us in 2017, Juan has managed the delivery of a range of large and complex projects across the retail, residential and commercial sectors. He has also introduced a number of sophisticated tools that facilitate information sharing and improve project workflow for the wider professional team.
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Mark Pinney
Founder
Mark’s 40 years in practice have given him an incredibly deep understanding of the luxury retail, residential and hospitality sectors. Having founded the company in 1995, Mark is now passing the studio on to Nick and the next generation, but he continues to lend his experience and expertise to projects as a consultant.
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Maria Torrecillas Peralta
Senior Associate
Having completed her Masters in Spain, Maria has been working as a fully qualified architect in the UK for the past 8 years. Since joining us, she has been responsible for the design and coordination of numerous complex high-end residential and retail projects across the UK and Europe, including Tiffany & Co. and Burberry.
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Holly Hudson
Studio Manager
Holly runs and manages our studio, working closely with the senior team to co-ordinate the many moving parts of the practice – from control over the finances, to human resources and IT. Holly and her administrative team are instrumental in future planning as well as the day to day running of the business.
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Jaime Hortal
Associate
Jaime refined his architectural skills and initial experience in Madrid, concluding his education with a Master’s degree before joining us in 2020. Since then he has been an integral part of our team, coordinating projects for high-end retail brands including Burberry, Patek Philippe and Rolex.
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Chrysa Theodorou
Associate
Over the past 6 years, Chrysa has managed and implemented a wide variety of projects across Europe. Her extensive design expertise spans from inception to completion, and sits across multiple sectors, including high-end retail, private residential, and large scale mixed use developments.