ABOUT
ABOUT KEEP ARCHITECTS
ABOUT KEEP ARCHITECTS
The word ‘KEEP’ represents both who we are and what we believe in. At its heart, ‘ keep’ speaks to our philosophy — to preserve, enrich, create and protect.
Preserve
We believe that the most sustainable form of development is to keep — to reuse and reimagine what already exists, weaving the stories of the past into the architecture of the future.
ProtectOur work celebrates the idea of the home as a safe keep — a place that protects and celebrates what matters most. We design bespoke houses that bring together our clients’ collections, memories, and sense of self, expressed through space, material, and connection to the landscape.
EnrichTo keep is also to endure. We design buildings that stand the test of time — elegant, enduring, and reflective of the era in which they are built. Each project captures the spirit of its place while remaining adaptable and future-focused.
CreateAt KEEP Architects, we bring together heritage, craftsmanship, and contemporary design, but above all, we place our clients and their stories at the centre of everything we do.
Light, Materiality and Personality
KEEP Architects creates elegant, contemporary homes unique to you. Each project is a deeply personal collaboration combining your vision with our expertise to craft a home- rooted in context, sustainability & high-quality- reflecting your life, style & individuality.
Our developments are designed with efficiency , sustainability , buildability, context and community value at the the forefront. Embracing tricky site issues with flare and imagination and vision to create unique buildings borne of their time and their context.
Our specialism in museums brings an understanding of the narrative of a collection as well as expertise in manipulating both daylight and artificial light to add drama and warmth , while understanding conservation needs and security.
KEEP continues to craft homes that are not just places to live—but legacies of identity, culture, and craft.
Our specialism in museums brings an understanding of the narrative of a collection as well as expertise in manipulating both daylight and artificial light to add drama and warmth , while understanding conservation needs and security.
KEEP continues to craft homes that are not just places to live—but legacies of identity, culture, and craft.
Est. 2010
KEEP Architects( Previously Richard Keep Architects) was founded in 2010 by architect Richard Keep, after delivering award-winning cultural buildings and beautifully crafted homes, in other notable practices. Over the past decade, Richard has led an evolving portfolio of private residential work across North London’s most desirable postcodes for high profile clients, alongside select international projects and museum consultancy.
Our award-winning project in Dartmouth Park was recognised with the Urban Oasis Award at the Don’t Move, Improve! Awards in 2020, celebrating its bold yet sensitive approach to space, light, and landscape.
We have deliberatly remained small and only take on a few projects to ensure quality standards are maintained and each project can be given the due care and attention it deserves.
We have deliberatly remained small and only take on a few projects to ensure quality standards are maintained and each project can be given the due care and attention it deserves.