Who we are

Roman Pardon Architecture was established in 2010. Based in Tufnell Park, in the heart of North London, we work imaginatively with our clients to deliver high quality, design led residential, community and commercial architectural projects.
We offer a full range of architectural services from site feasibility through planning, building regulations and listed building consents to administration of the building contract. We can also tailor our services to offer a bespoke package to suit your project.
RPA is committed to the delivery of high-quality people-centred architecture. Working in partnership with our clients and builders we aim to make buildings that are responsive to the project brief, the immediate site and the wider local context. We also recognise the importance of a sustainable approach that matches our client’s aspirations.
RPA are committed to intelligent design that not only maximises the value of a site or building but that is functionally coherent and improves the quality of life of its users. When measured over the lifetime of a building good design need not cost more and we are always mindful of the budget constraints of any project.
Our extensive experience with both private and commercial clients as well as contractors has taught us the importance of clear communication between all parties for the delivery of successful projects. The practice aims to exceed the expectations of all clients.
Roman Pardon
Roman has been a qualified architect since 2004, having studied at Kingston polytechnic and London Metropolitan University where he received his Professional Diploma with Distinction. He has previously worked for a number of practices, most notably Bennetts Associates and Pardon Chambers Architects.

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"Roman thought carefully about why we wished to redesign our home and what we hoped to achieve and then produced a design that exceeded our expectations, suggesting details that we hadn’t thought but which have proved excellent."
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"We highly recommend Roman Pardon Architecture for their outstanding vision and professionalism. It’s been a pleasure to work with them on two building projects at our home in North London: a kitchen extension in 2013 (shortlisted for the architecture award Don’t Move, Improve) and most recently an attic conversion in 2017. Roman took on board our ideas and developed them beautifully, finding elegant solutions both visual and practical. Thanks to the high level of detail in Roman’s drawings (commented on by our builder) and his rigour on-site we have exactly what we hoped for and more."
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"I employed Roman as architect and project manager on my project which consisted of a new side return with new kitchen / dining / living area together with new loft conversion and remodelled back garden.
As architect he listened carefully to the brief and included everything in the final design whilst patiently providing design suggestions and advice. As project manager he visited the site at least weekly to ensure that each aspect of the build was completed to his high standards (he wasn’t afraid to get the builders to redo work that wasn’t completed to his satisfaction). At the start of the project we agreed a completion date of the week before Christmas. He was there on site on the final day hanging light fittings and doing the finishing touches so that Christmas went ahead as planned. Whilst there were cheaper alternatives available, my personal opinion is that the effort and time that Roman put in to ensuring my project was of excellent design and build quality meant it was well worth spending a little more. Highly recommended."
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"I couldn't recommend Roman more highly. The service he provided to us for the renovation of our house was top notch for both planning and the management of the build."
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"Roman was fantastic in helping us with our refurb on a Victorian house in need of love and light. His architectural drawings were great and the planning was made easy. He gave us lots of excellent ideas, that we would never have thought of ourselves, and was a joy to work with."
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"Rather than simply refurbish our house, Roman created a series of solutions that have transformed it. His brief was to improve the connection between the interior and the garden, and the end result has surpassed our expectations. The ensuing quality of light and the views outside provide a dynamic link when moving throughout the building. The plan we eventually finalised has improved flow, and given the house a relaxed yet considered vibe which feels calm and uplifting.
Roman’s meticulous attention to detail - particularly in resolving junctions between materials and levels - combined with serious rigour on site, have resulted in a beautiful and intelligently resolved space. Niggles inevitably associated with a large project were met with nimble thinking alongside a collaborative and creative approach to problem solving. Newly added elements were carefully conceived to sit harmoniously alongside existing details, always sensitively respecting the original period without resorting to pastiche. Instead of a clumsily ‘bolted on’ addition, the finished extension is bespoke, subtle and elegantly integrated. As such, the planning applications that Roman submitted on our behalf were successfully passed: No mean feat in a conservation area."
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"I couldn't recommend Roman Pardon more highly. He is able to combine client focus, attention to detail and organisational abilities without diluting the integrity of his design vision. Having worked with other architects, it is very rare to find an architect/firm who is so strong in all these areas and marries so well the practical with the design."
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"We have been delighted with Roman Pardon as an architect and project manager.He was easy to work with. Good sense of humour and respectful of our ideas and expectations. He was creative and added some unexpected and stunning details to our garden hut that made all the difference.It has become a light and peaceful place to work that is never too hot or too cold .It is built as strong as a house and it will outlast us. We have used it for 8 years now and nothing has gone wrong. The unusual sliding doors allow the hut to open up totally and give one a feel of being outside...no boundary between inside and outside...Roman also checked on the builders and made sure the materials and workmanship were high quality. We always recommend him."
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"I can't speak highly enough of the work of Roman Pardon. Without his diligence, excellence and customer focus, our project would never have succeeded. Every time I go into my kitchen, I know I owe Roman a huge debt."
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"Roman designed a fantastic kitchen extension/utility for us and oversaw the project. His creative flair really shows in the final space. The innovative suggestions he made - exposed joists on the ceiling and raising the landing on the stairs to create a bigger entrance into the space - are the kind of details that have given the space a real wow factor. Roman has incredible attention to detail and was respectful of our budget - giving us great advice regarding how to spend our money well. We would not hesitate to recommend him. He’s a lovely guy to boot."

RIBA HAA
Domestic Category
Commendation 2022

Best of Houzz Design 2021

Best of Houzz Service 2021

Best of Houzz Service 2020

Don't Move, Improve!
Awards Shortlist 2019

Don't Move, Improve!
Awards Shortlist 2013

Don't Move, Improve!
Awards Shortlist 2011