Architecture, interiors, neighbourhoods.

Bold vision. Meaningful design.

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← Pop Brixton - a ground-breaking cultural hub for South London

We activate

We don't just build; we energise. We bring spaces to life, making places that engage and inspire.

Out team →

Bold energy

We cut through the fluff and get straight to the point. Clear is always better than clever.

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Multi Stories Collection 2019 2020 POP Brixton Square

← Social media posts from Pop Brixton

People, people, people

Our designs connect people. More connections mean more ideas. We make places for ideas.

RIBA Award winning Mountview Drama School - "a warehouse for the arts" →

Good = Adaptable

The most sustainable buildings are the ones that are able to adapt and stand the test of time. Flexible design is what we do.

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Turner Works D Z1 Imperial View West Kin Studio

← DZ1 - Imperial College London, White City Campus, under the Westway

Elevate the overlooked

We make the neglected remarkable. We unlock potential and create value where others don't see it. We turn the tricky bits into the best bits.

Peckham Levels - from derelict multi storey car park to cultural condenser →

Impact people not planet

We focus on making places as meaningful as possible for the people they serve, and as light as they can be for the planet that supports them.

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Turner Works Thomas Lane Yard View 2 Secchi Smith

← Thomas Lane Yard Housing, revitalising the London Borough of Lewisham

Purpose drives profit

Every project can be a catalyst for good growth. We believe that profit isn't just about numbers - it's about change. We measure success in the positive change we make.

Peckham Levels - a stepping stone economy →

Trampolines not platforms

When you jump on a trampoline, you bounce higher. Our projects help businesses, people and organisations go further. We are in the business of making next steps.

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Work → Arts & Culture

Hackney Bridge

Work → Arts & Culture

Mountview Drama School

Work → Meanwhile / Short Term

Peckham Levels

Work → Meanwhile / Short Term

Pop Brixton

Work → Arts & Culture

Department

Work → Creative Workplace

Florentia Village

Work → Creative Workplace

Imperial DZ1

Work → Residential

Slip House

Work → Urban Strategies

Super Weston

Work → Urban Strategies

LAX Bergen

Work → Residential

Thomas Lane Yard

Testimonials

Client

"The 10,650m2 build took just 17 months to complete and was finished on time and on budget. It is a beautiful building of which we are rightly proud and which inspires our students, staff and visitors alike."

Sarah Preece, Mountview Drama School
Client

"An incredibly unique project collaboration! Truly going to be the first proper purpose built home for creative making businesses in London."

Jacob Loftus, General Projects & Florentia Village
Client

"Turner Works has responded to our brief in this unique location with two buildings which celebrate their surroundings and welcome our community. As with everything we are doing at White City Campus, the buildings will meet the highest sustainability standards."

Sarah Cary, Imperial DZ1
Client

"The best thing about Turner Works is that they don't just understand buildings; they understand people."

Sharon George, Shademakers & Department
Client

"To have Turner Works on this project and help make the dream a reality was a no-brainer. The site brought its challenges with strict building restrictions dictated by local planning laws, yet the result forms a sensitively executed set of interventions."

The Johnston Family, Dutch Barn
Client

"As lead consultants, Turner Works have been fantastic. Thanks to their open approach to collaboration, challenges have always been met head on, and together the project team have arrived at innovative, well thought through, timely and humanistic solutions."

Francesca White, Lewisham Council & Thomas Lane Yard
Client

"It's refreshing to be surrounded by creatives who genuinely want to help fulfil a vision on something we feel very passionately about!"

Marcia Tan, 19sixtyfive Singapore
Client

"Turner Works will bring fresh thinking about how places can and do change along the way of placemaking and regeneration."

Alex Hearn, North Somerset Council & Super Weston
Estate Agency

"Carl Turner is a master minimalist with a genuine understanding of the building process, having undertaken numerous residential projects both for himself and enlightened clients."

The Modern House
Client

"Turner Works have been very impressive at developing the brief, leading consultation and overseeing the construction of a high quality building. They are very flexible and able to respond at short notice to design changes."

Neil Kirby, Southwark Council & Mountview
Client

"Turner Works consistently deliver quality, style, and creative thinking; but above all they demonstrate absolute attention for detail. The environment they created is constantly admired for its unique look and feel."

Carl Scott, McCann Erickson

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Planning submitted! We are excited to progress UCL East’s new labs, from Material Labs to a Bee Lab and Vertical Farms, supporting research and innovation in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

This meanwhile project includes relocating and revitalising an existing Bloomsbury lab, enhancing UCL’s presence in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

We are collaborating with @ourturnerandtownsend, @studiogb.uk, @deloitte, @bdp_com, @wildeconsultingengineers, @buro_happold, @aecom, and @wspuk on this ambitious expansion.
‪Here’s a glimpse of last month’s progress at our @department_ryde project on the Isle of Wight, where layers of history are beginning to emerge. Since then, even more has unfolded, giving us a real sense of how these quirky, one-of-a-kind spaces will come together. Stay tuned as we continue transforming this building into a home for our client, @shademakersuk, and a creative hub for communities across the island.‬

📸 - @sianwellss

#isleofwight #architecture
We are excited to share that we’ve been appointed by @citywestminster to work on the Westminster High Streets Programme, collaborating with the brilliant landscape architects @studiogb.uk and QS experts @stockdaleuk ! 🙌
 
Building on our experience revitalising high streets across the UK, from Woolwich to Weston-super-Mare, we’re ready to bring our community-driven approach to Westminster. Our goal? To create vibrant, people-focused spaces that reflect the unique character and potential of each neighbourhood.
 
Huge thanks to Joanna Turner, Dina Mneimneh, Ramiro Levy, and the team at @citywestminster for this amazing opportunity. Can’t wait to get started and help make a lasting impact!

#cityofwestminster #highstreets #architecture
Earlier this month, we spent the day with @shademakersuk touring some of London’s finest examples of joinery and craftsmanship. From the bold red tabletops at @stratford.workshops by @studiomutt to the meticulous designs at @presentandcorrect by @architectureforlondon, and a striking pop of yellow at the @southbankcentre – all in search of inspiration for our project, @department_ryde, on the Isle of Wight which is currently on site and progressing fast.

A day well spent amongst Londons creative spaces - we cant wait to see what @shademakersuk get up to with their own joinery pieces over the next few months!
Celebrating 25 years of groundbreaking architecture with @granddesignstv and @kevin.mccloud1 !

We’re proud to have been part of this journey with Slip House, a project that challenged conventional design and embraced sustainability. With its three sculptural boxes, wildflower roof, solar panels, and rainwater harvesting, Slip House continues to push the boundaries of energy-efficient living. We are honoured to have been featured on the show and recognised for our commitment to modern, sustainable architecture.

Here’s to 25 years of inspiring builds and innovation 🍾

#granddesigns #sustainablearchitecture #sliphouse
...and here’s where it is going. The transformation of Florentia Village is progressing well. We are building a state-of-the-art creative hub in Haringey, London, with 90,000 sq ft of light industrial space across double-stacked ‘workshop’ buildings. These buildings are designed with solar-optimised roofs, natural ventilation, and communal yards, all while targeting Net Zero Carbon and BREEAM Excellent standards.

Key collaborators:
Client: @generalprojects 
Architect: Turner Works
Main Contractor: Marbank Construction
Structural Engineer: JPP Consulting
BREEAM Consultant: Synergy Building Services
MEP Consultant: @davidwebbassociates
Project Manager/QS: @quartz_project_services 
Fire Consultant: Astute Fire
Acoustic Consultant: Sandy Brown
Planning Consultant: DP9 
Landscape: Urban Growth
Public Engagement: Soundings
Strategic Consultant: PRD

As General Projects explains: ‘Our vision is to create one of London’s biggest creative maker hubs—a community resource where independent manufacturing and design businesses can thrive.’

Thanks to our core project team, Suzi Winstanley, Raphael Arthur, Michele Rorato and Calvin Scherer, and to our collaborators for helping make this vision a reality.
Here’s where we started... What was once an uninspiring car park with storage containers is being transformed into a beacon of creativity and sustainability at Florentia Village. Our 90,000 sq ft new build will provide flexible, high-quality workspace for local makers, with capacity for over 54 new businesses. Designed by Turner Works with a focus on Net Zero Carbon and BREEAM excellence, this project is setting a new standard for industrial workspaces.

Key collaborators:
Client: @generalprojects 
Architect: Turner Works
Main Contractor: Marbank Construction
Structural Engineer: JPP Consulting
BREEAM Consultant: Synergy Building Services
MEP Consultant: @davidwebbassociates
Project Manager/QS: @quartz_project_services 
Fire Consultant: Astute Fire
Acoustic Consultant: Sandy Brown
Planning Consultant: DP9 
Landscape: Urban Growth
Public Engagement: Soundings
Strategic Consultant: PRD
Visualisations: @secchi_smith

As @raphaelarthur , Project Architect at Turner Works, says: ‘This scheme is designed to foster a platform for serious work with a playful community, a long-life, loose-fit approach that aims to do the most with the least.’

Thanks to our core project team, Suzi Winstanley, Raphael Arthur, Michele Rorato and Calvin Scherer, and to our collaborators for helping make this vision a reality.
Here is a sneak peek at the transformation of The Friends Cafe in Woolwich! We’re nearing completion on this vibrant shop front as part of the Woolwich High Street Heritage Action Zone.
 
At Turner Works, we are revitalising high streets across the UK, from Woolwich to Newhaven, and from Weston-Super-Mare to Ryde, Isle of Wight. In Woolwich, alongside @youandme_archi, @retailrevival66, @stockdaleuk, @survey_design, Cuttle and Standage, we are working closely with local residents, artists and businesses to celebrate the heritage, diversity and future of the town centre. The project includes restored shop fronts; plaques for historic buildings; co-created murals; and new public spaces. 
 
Excited to share more soon! 🌟 Supported by @royal_greenwich & @historicengland