Spatial Affairs Bureau

Having worked with Spatial Affairs Bureau on multiple projects, I can highly recommend their approach to architecture and design as both carefully considerate and creatively unique. The studio works across a wide range of disciplines and scales in a way that explores critical relationships between all aspects of design and inspires richness through collaboration. Their process is consistently strategic with a commitment to realising beautiful projects that balance client needs, contextual conditions and creative innovation.

I had met Peter socially before we approached Spatial Affairs Bureau to design our house so I knew we would have a great rapport and that he would fully understand what we wanted to achieve with the design. He spent time discussing how we like to live and the most important elements required from the space. Our home consists of two Victorian coast guard cottages facing the Thames estuary that had been badly knocked into one house resulting in a collection of small awkward rooms. Our brief was to create a far better flow of the space, design a contemporary side extension and maximise the views over the estuary. Peter and his team excel in creating light and space and the design really exploits the relatively small footprint and brings the property up to the standards and expectations of modern living. The resulting plans include large frameless corner windows with far reaching views, increased light which will pour through sculptural skylights and a space which despite being mostly open plan has very distinct and functional areas separated by a central staircase and changes in floor levels. Peter has a great imagination and wonderful vision and the resulting plans definitely incorporate ideas we would never have come up with ourselves! The entire team at Spatial Affairs Bureau was very professional, they always delivered on time and were quick to get back to us with any amendments or answer any questions. We hope to start the build in spring 2024. Thanks Peter, it’s been a real pleasure!

Peter Culley totally transformed the outdoor courtyard space at my East London home with gorgeous planting and a wonderful outside kitchen all cleverly packaged in a dark stained cedar shingle box. He has magically turned a rather dreary yard into a functional and lush haven! It’s added so much character and space to the house. I’m delighted with the results.

Working with Peter Culley was both eye-opening and mind expanding. It was my first time working with an architect and we were transforming a ramshackle Venice bungalow into something quite different. From the start, Peter knew how to get the best out the confusing space and turned a jumble of rooms into a continuous flow between different sections and the yard. The functionality of the modular layout was accompanied by a series of surprises and a sense of humor. Peter was a reassuring if provocative guide. I paid close attention to the plans and renderings that he shared throughout the process, and thought I had understood the house we were building, but years later I would discover a new perspective or catch the sunlight cutting an unexpected line through the sky light. The house revealed itself over time. Attention to detail - and to my questions - was exceptional and the whole process was stimulating and enjoyable with the bonus of somewhere to live at the end. The house has seen it all - from picnics to paella parties to extended family visits and lockdown - and has always provided exactly the backdrop that was required.

Took 9 years to design and build my home and Peter and Spatial Affairs team have been absolutely amazing from beginning to end. Spatial Affairs Bureaus' experience, approach, attention to detail and clients needs have been exceptional. Peter is dedicated to providing the perfect home and work space!