Solutions By Design From hotels in the heart of Chelsea through to private clubs in central London. From new build properties through to luxury house projects for private clients, AJ Browne has experience in a broad range of project developments.
We offer a personalised architectural service to clients in the residential and commercial sectors. Our work encompasses Listed Building projects, refurbishments, luxury houses, hotel and residential properties in the UK. Utilising our design skills, combined with over 40 years of architectural experience, we endeavour to provide high quality designs and provide the best architectural advice for our clients. Our projects reflect our reputation for pursing design excellence, employing an eye for detail and surpassing the high standards that our clients require.
Anthony Browne is a Chartered Architect who was born and raised in South East London. Anthony s innovative 1984 design of The Zap Club, within disused arches on the Brighton seafront, created an Arts and entertainment institution that influenced British nightlife for a generation. Amazingly, the radical concept was part of his course work at Brighton College of Architecture. ANTHONY BROWNE Founder Architect RIBA Hamilton Palace and its accompanying Boathouse folly are examples of Anthony s exceptional talent for delivering buildings old before their time. The uncompleted Sussex mansion, with a facade longer than that of Buckingham Palace, was the largest private residence to have been built in Britain in the previous 100 years. Anthony established his first practise in Brighton even before receiving his Charter in 1988. Then moved his practice to London and specialised in balancing the design requirements of high net worth leaseholders within the strict regime of Central London planning rules. He has consistently delivered large-scale projects of high value and specification to international clients in the Luxury Home property market. Anthony Browne has a well-earned reputation as being The Man Who Can. His expert analysis of buildings and settings and contextual design skills achieves valuable planning permissions on difficult sites, particularly in conservation areas. In 2013, his Royal Harbour View project was commended in The Sunday Times Development of the Year Award.
London Office ANTHONY BROWNE Founder/Architect RIBA PAUL BROWNE Graphic Designer BENJAMIN MILES Office Manager NARU NAKRANI Accountant GONZALO ALDACO Architect ROBERTA ROCCATO Administration VALERIA CAPPELLETTI Architectural Technician MICHELLE MARQUES Architectural Technician Bilbao Office DECLAN MURPHY Architectural Technician ADAM PHILPOTTS Architectural Assistant MAURICE BIRD Mechancial Engineer
Our range of projects covers a broad selection of developments. These range from luxury hotels through to the refurbishment of private residential houses. We also provide high quality interior design services to match our eye for architectural excellence. An Eye For Design
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The extension and redevelopment of a central London Private Members Club to create an enlarged and improved club with serviced apartments above. An extensive development of seven townhouses at a site in Ramsgate. The houses were designed to mimic neighbouring bowfronted Grade II Listed Georgian properties, while also adapting interior contemporary elements. The design and refurbishment of a large mansion and the construction of several new homes in the grounds. This major project included the complete refurbishment of the principal house, dating from 1795, notable as Queen Victoria s holiday home. Extensive refurbishment of a Grade II Listed Building comprising of a new bar at ground floor and basement level with six residential flats formed above. St Martins Lane Among the challenges were the addition of a new roof, new mansard addition and the creation of six luxury serviced apartments at the upper levels. Liverpool Lawns Westcliffe Park Yorkshire Grey This development utilises handcut Flemish bond brickwork, lime mortar and stone gothic window arches. This project included the development of 40 luxurious apartments and 18 new houses in the grounds. The Yorkshire Grey is centrally placed in the vibrant Clerkenwell area of London.
The complete renovation, remodelling and extension of an existing property in Holland Park to convert it from six flats back to a single family house. The building is Grade II Listed and dates from 1864. As part of the development for the Park International Hotel, this side project involved the creation of the Checkmate Bar a chess-themed bar and restaurant. Based at a site fronting onto the fashionable Kings Road in Chelsea, this large ongoing development has now achieved all the Planning Consents to maximise the site potential. The period post office facade is retained. Holland Park Checkmate Bar Chelsea Manor Street This project involved the creation of two swimming pools in an extended basement, a jacuzzi under the back garden, plus a new glass lift with glass landings and staircases. The Checkmate Bar was launched as a venue that served specialised cocktails. The Consent consists of 29 units with construction commencing in 2017.
1983 Anthony Browne (Founder of Madigan Browne) completes Post graduate degree and undertakes a number of Private projects under the trading name of AJ Browne & Co. Projects included the Zap Art Club in Brighton 1988 Anthony Browne becomes a member of the ARB (Architects Registration Board) and RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) 1994 Hamilton Palace: AJ Browne & Co are asked to undertake the complete design and project management of Hamilton Palace. This was the largest country house to be constructed in the United kingdom in 10 years. Anthony Browne employs Graham Madigan to work as part of the project team. This partnership later develops into Madigan Browne 1996 Appointed as construction director of Willoughby homes carrying out major infrastructure and civil engineering projects in Zimbabwe
2000 Design and Project Management for the conversion of several Metropolitan Police buildings into a 4 Star hotel and block of luxury apartments for Thai Investment Group. 2004 Conversion of the original Tate Gallery located at Tate Villa London UK 2008 Madigan Browne opens its London office in Mayfair and completes a number of large scale projects in the prime Central London area Various projects completed in Africa including infrastructure, Aerospace and large Residences up to 2013
2011 Park International Hotel - a 4 star hotel development in Kensington featured major refurbishment works involving the merging of two buildings and the creation of a luxurious cocktail bar. Project Value 25m 2012 Development of 7 townhouses on a site in Ramsgate. Liverpool Lawns features designed to mimic neighbouring bow-fronted Grade II Listed Georgian properties, while also adapting interior contemporary elements. The houses at the end of the terrace were also finished in a contrasting white castellated gothic style. 2012 The extension and redevelopment of a Private Members Club in London s St Martin s Lane. The project involved the creation of an enlarged and improved club with serviced apartments above.
2016 Planning Consent achieved for a luxury development of apartments fronting onto the fashionable Kings Road in Chelsea. GDV in excess of 120million.
Located in the heart of Kensington, this prestigious 4 star hotel development featured major refurbishment works involving the merging of two buildings and the creation of a luxurious cocktail bar. This project involved the renovation of the derelict Adelphi hotel next door requiring major structural alterations to link the two buildings together. The development included new public areas consisting of a reception/lounge, gym, breakfast room and the Checkmate Bar a chessthemed bar and restaurant. The extensive work also included the phased refurbishment of 180 bedrooms. All works were undertaken with a fully-operational hotel in approximately 18 months. Park International Hotel
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