Art + Architecture

George King Architects is a London based design studio that works within the disciplines of architecture, art and landscape. Shaped by a unique creative partnership between co-directors George King and Catherine Booth, our backgrounds in architecture and psychology provide a distinctive approach to our work that is rooted in place and community. This dual perspective allows us to approach each project not just as designers, but as listeners and facilitators. We specialise in co-creation, crafting site-specific works that are embedded in their environment and shaped by the people who inhabit them. Each project is a process of dialogue and transformation, resulting in works that feel local, meaningful and emotionally resonant.

We believe every project should reflect the distinct qualities of its site, drawing inspiration from the natural landscape, the built environment, and the cultural narratives of its history, people and stories. By immersing ourselves in local context, we create designs that are not only visually striking but also strengthen identity and foster a sense of belonging. Our portfolio is as diverse as the places and communities we work with. From a cork-built pop-up cinema in Guimarães, to a glowing string maze in Detroit, and an intricate steel wave in Birmingham, each project responds uniquely to its context. Despite their variety, all our works are unified by a commitment to craft, quality and sustainability, delivering lasting, tailored solutions for clients and communities alike.

GKA’s work has received both national and international recognition. In 2023, our Sheffield Covid Memorial won the Sheffield Design Award for Public Art, and in 2024 Re-green North Kensington won the New London Award for Public Space. Our memorial to the Sousse and Bardo terror attacks received two BALI National Landscape Awards and was featured in Phaidon’s In Memory Of: Designing Contemporary Memorials. Our work has been exhibited internationally, including at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, the Detroit Design Festival, and Sculpture by the Sea in Sydney. It has been featured in publications such as Wallpaper, The Architects’ Journal, Dezeen, and in broader media including The Sunday Times, The Huffington Post and the BBC.

People

George King

BA(Hons) MArch ARB RIBA

George King is an award winning chartered architect with over 20 years of experience working on projects in Europe, US, Australia and the Middle East. He is experienced in designing projects in a wide range of type, size and scale from large public buildings through to residential dwellings, furniture and sculpture.

Previously George was senior architect at Zaha Hadid Architects where he worked on projects such as the London 2012 Olympic Aquatic Centre, FIFA 2022 Qatar World Cup stadium. George has also worked for Grimshaw in Melbourne and London.

George received his bachelor degree from the University of Liverpool and his Masters from UCL’s Bartlett School of Architecture. George is also a lectuerer at the University of Greenwich where he actively advocates for supporting young designers and making careers in design accessible to individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Principal

Catherine Booth

BA PostGrad Dip Psych

Catherine Booth is a founding director and oversees all studio operations. With a background in psychology Catherine is particularly interested in the way that people respond to art, architecture and design and the positive impact that good design can have on our lives.

Catherine works closely with the design team at all stages whilst liaising with clients, project stakeholders and sub-consultants and specialises in community engagement. Her background in research plays a crucial role in our bespoke site-specific design approach and is instrumental in facilitating collaboration with local artists and makers in the production of our projects.

Director

Head of Sustainability

Yogini Patel

Yogini Patel, Head of Sustainability at our studio, has championed our sustainability efforts from the start. An Architectural Designer with a Bachelor’s from the University of Liverpool and a Professional Diploma from the Centre of Alternative Technology, Wales, Yogini has led a range of projects, from residential to exhibitions.

Yogini’s diverse experience includes roles at international design studios, local planning authorities, architectural press and sustainable organisations. She is interested in ecological innovation within the urban environment.

BA(Hons) ProfDipArch