Bluebead Architects was founded with a strong ethos in making spaces better universally. We focus on improving comfort, wellbeing, quality of life, sustainability, and environmental performance. We believe in inclusivity and believe good design that makes life better should not only be limited to a select few in society. Our base is in Uxbridge, West London.

Our services range from feasibility studies and appraisals, concept, and design development, through procurement to final completion. We have the talent and experience to deliver a diverse range of projects that includes private residential, new builds, commercial and community. We provide services that not only fulfil client briefs, but also create architecture of the highest integrity, stemming from both our design philosophy and the environmental issues that play an increasing part in all our lives.

Jimi – Director and Principal Architect

Jimi undertook his architectural training at University of Westminster (BA, MArch, PgDip). He is a RIBA Chartered Architect and registered with the Architects Register Board (ARB). His early output featured in the RIBA Journal (Eyeline)

Prior to founding the practice, he was part of a team of award-winning practices across London including Enclosure Architects and Sacks Maguire Architects, for over 12 years, working on several high-profile projects of varied sizes and complexities. This includes new builds, refurbishments of listed buildings, educational, commercial, and private residential, all completed to a high standard.

A born and bred Londoner, he enjoys the day-to-day opportunity to make spaces better for everyone regardless of social standing. Jimi also holds a special interest in heritage and conservation.

Emine – Studio Manager

Emine’s background stems from engineering (BSc Engineering, ITU, Istanbul) and her many years of working within the sector. She has worked and collaborated with many engineering firms across Europe and the Middle East including Azerbaijan, Jordan and Turkey and always delivering solutions to complex scenarios. A critical eye and fast thinker, this allows her to offer a creative input to the practice’s architecture.

Emine combines her role at Bluebead Architects with teaching and tutoring Mathematics and inspiring the next generation of female engineers.