New Makers Bureau Sustainable Architecture and Low Carbon Design

New Makers Bureau is an award-winning RIBA Chartered Architecture Practice based in London, founded by director James Hampton. The studio is defined by its commitment to creating imaginative, socially conscious, and environmentally sustainable buildings. Central to the ethos of New Makers Bureau is a focus on re-use, renovation, and reinvention, aiming to breathe new life into existing structures while minimizing the environmental impact of construction. As low carbon specialists, New Makers Bureau employs a resourceful approach to materials, carefully considering their provenance and lifecycle to reduce embodied carbon. The practice works across a diverse range of sectors, including cultural spaces, educational facilities, early years nurseries, and residential home extensions. Notable projects include the 32° East Arts Centre in Kampala, Uganda—built using hyper-local rammed earth—and the sustainable adaptation of the Edwardian Downton Avenue home in London. Other significant works include the renovation of Victorian warehouses at Weston Street and the custom-build development at Blenheim Grove. The studio operates on a philosophy of collaboration, engaging deeply with clients, communities, and consultants through dialogue, sketching, and workshops. By paying close attention to detail and refusing to compromise on environmental values, New Makers Bureau delivers projects that are both experientially rich and technically rigorous. From community art galleries to net-zero neighborhoods, the practice consistently demonstrates that architecture can be a positive force for good by treading lightly on the earth.