Johnston & Mather started as an architectural practice in 1980. We are both a local firm in south-west London, and operate nationally and internationally within our specialities. Our focus is on high-quality design, and service, and we have an interest in intermediate technology solutions.

Our work on residential buildings spans the whole range of types, from large country houses, through low-cost housing, to sheltered housing and specialist accommodation for people with special needs. We are wellused to dealing with listed buildings, and operating in conservation areas.

This photograph from a brochure produced by Armstrong and Sons shows a detail from a complete refurbishment of a Georgian town house for which we provided full architectural service. The main house was linked with the old coach house, to which a mansard roof was added. A 2.8 metre hexagonal roof light for the family room and the basement was extended to provide another kitchen and utility room. The garden was landscaped. Extensive internal joinery works were undertaken, with oak flooring throughout, built-in cupboards, replacement sash windows, French doors and shutters. Plaster cornices to match the originals provided an elegant completion. Armstrong's web site is at www.rwarmstrong.co.uk where more pictures are to be found under Refurbishment - Town House.

There has long been a strong international element in our work. Recently, we have completed a private house in Crete, designed specialist housing for leprosy sufferers in China, and a number of projects for people with special needs in Romania, including much infrastructure work, and several residential projects for people with special needs, typically of small groups of houses with a farm attached. These buildings make use of intermediate technology solutions, such as reed beds, to provide sustainability in difficult conditions.

The special needs theme extends into educational buildings; one such project, for the Loddon School in Hampshire (specialising in autism), won the SPATA Award for best swimming pool in 2004.

A new church hall, at Stubbings near Maidenhead, was a demonstration of the use of flint in a modern building. It was highly commended in the local Architectural and Environmental Awards Scheme.

One of our designs for an extension to a town house.

We also do commercial work, ranging from offices to warehousing, and can provide a 'one stop shop' design and build facility. James Mather has recently been appointed by the Church of England as a Quinquennial Surveyor for their properties, advising on church buildings of all ages.

The current architectural team includes James Mather and Paul Davis (Associate), with Shirley Douglas as administrator.

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