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Architects, Surveyors and Interior Designers, Market by Market
The architects, building surveyors and interior designers for a purchase or a renovation, with the professional bodies that register them, listed A–Z and never ranked.
Our 48 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Classical architects
ADAM Architecture
Classical and traditional architects for town houses, country houses and estates.
Somerset House, West Wing, Strand, London WC2R 1LAExplore View on map
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Architecture and interiors
OHLAB
Palma architecture and interiors studio behind houses, hotels and restorations across Mallorca.
Carrer de Francesc de Borja Moll 6A, 07003 PalmaExplore View on map
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Interiors and architecture
Jaime Beriestain Studio
Barcelona interior design and architecture studio, with a second studio in Paris.
Carrer de Pau Claris 174, 3-2, 08037 BarcelonaExplore View on map
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Andalusia 2
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Luxury villas
ARK Architects
Costa del Sol architects of bespoke luxury villas, based in Sotogrande.
Oficina 3, Autovía del Mediterráneo A-7 exit 130, 11310 Sotogrande, CádizExplore View on map
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Architects
Colegio de Arquitectos de Málaga
The official college of architects for the province of Málaga.
Barcelona 4
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Technical architects
Cateb: Col·legi de l’Arquitectura Tècnica de Barcelona
Barcelona’s college of technical architects, who inspect and survey buildings.
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Architects
COAC: Col·legi d’Arquitectes de Catalunya
Catalonia’s official college of architects, on Plaça Nova.
Plaça Nova 5, 08002 BarcelonaExplore View on map
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Interiors and architecture
Jaime Beriestain Studio
Barcelona interior design and architecture studio, with a second studio in Paris.
Carrer de Pau Claris 174, 3-2, 08037 BarcelonaExplore View on map
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Interiors
Lázaro Rosa-Violán Studio
Barcelona interiors studio with more than 500 completed projects.
Ronda de Sant Pere 46, 08010 BarcelonaExplore View on map
Belgrade 1
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Architects and engineers
Engineering Chamber of Serbia
Serbia’s chamber of licensed architects and engineers (Inženjerska komora Srbije).
French Riviera 2
Helsinki 3
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Architecture
ALA Architects
Helsinki architecture practice on Albertinkatu.
Albertinkatu 36 A, 00180 HelsinkiExplore View on map
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Architecture and interiors
JKMM Architects
Helsinki architecture and interiors practice.
Lapinrinne 3, 00100 HelsinkiExplore View on map
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Architects
SAFA: Finnish Association of Architects
Finland’s professional association of architects.
London 5
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Classical architects
ADAM Architecture
Classical and traditional architects for town houses, country houses and estates.
Somerset House, West Wing, Strand, London WC2R 1LAExplore View on map
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Royal Institute of British Architects
RIBA: Find an Architect
The Royal Institute of British Architects’ directory of Chartered Practices.
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Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
RICS: Find a Surveyor
The RICS directory of regulated surveying firms, for building surveys and valuations.
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Architecture and interiors
Studio Indigo
Luxury residential architects and interior designers in Chelsea.
Unit 37, Chelsea Wharf, 15 Lots Road, London SW10 0QJExplore View on map
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Interior design
Taylor Howes
Knightsbridge interior design practice for private homes and developers.
49–51 Cheval Place, Knightsbridge, London SW7 1EWExplore View on map
Madrid 4
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Architecture and interiors
A-cero
Madrid architecture and interiors studio known for sculptural contemporary villas.
Calle Blasco de Garay 88, bajo, 28015 MadridExplore View on map
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Technical architects
Aparejadores Madrid
The college of technical architects (aparejadores), who inspect and survey buildings in Spain.
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Architects
COAM: Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos de Madrid
Madrid’s official college of architects, with a searchable network of member architects.
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Interior design
Isabel López-Quesada
Madrid interior designer whose work has been published in books in Spain and abroad.
Calle Alfonso Rodríguez Santamaría 22, 28002 MadridExplore View on map
Mallorca 3
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Design and restoration
Antonio Obrador
Palma studio for design, architecture and the restoration of historic houses.
Calle San Felio 17A, 1º, 07012 PalmaExplore View on map
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Technical architects
Colegio Oficial de Aparejadores y Arquitectos Técnicos de Mallorca
Mallorca’s college of technical architects, who inspect and survey buildings.
Calle Federico García Lorca 10, 07014 PalmaExplore View on map
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Architecture and interiors
OHLAB
Palma architecture and interiors studio behind houses, hotels and restorations across Mallorca.
Carrer de Francesc de Borja Moll 6A, 07003 PalmaExplore View on map
Tuscany 2
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Architecture
Archea Associati
Florence architecture practice on the Lungarno.
Lungarno Benvenuto Cellini 13, 50125 FlorenceExplore View on map
Valencia 3
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Technical architects
CAATIE Valencia
Valencia’s college of technical architects, who inspect and survey buildings.
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Architects
COACV: Colegio de Arquitectos de la Comunidad Valenciana
The official college of architects of the Valencian Community.
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Architecture and interiors
Ramón Esteve Estudio
Valencia architecture and design studio, with offices in Madrid and Mexico City.
Plaça Pere Borrego i Galindo 7, 46003 ValenciaExplore View on map
Los Angeles 3
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State of California
California Architects Board
The state board that licenses architects in California.
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Architecture, interiors and landscape
Studio William Hefner
Los Angeles and Montecito studio for architecture, interiors and landscaping.
New York 4
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New York State Education Department
NYSED Office of the Professions: license search
Check that an architect or engineer is licensed in New York State.
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Architecture and interiors
Robert A.M. Stern Architects
New York firm of architects, landscape architects and interior designers.
One Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016Explore View on map
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Residential and interiors
Selldorf Architects
New York architecture practice on Union Square, working on residential, commercial and interior projects.
860 Broadway, New York, NY 10003Explore View on map
Bangkok 2
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Architecture
Architects 49
Thai architectural design firm on Sukhumvit Soi 26.
81 Soi Sukhumvit 26, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110Explore View on map
Hong Kong 3
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International architects
Aedas
International architecture firm with an office in Quarry Bay.
29/F, One Island East, 18 Westlands Road, Quarry BayExplore View on map
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Architects
HKIA: The Hong Kong Institute of Architects
Hong Kong’s professional institute of architects.
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Surveyors
HKIS: The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
Hong Kong’s professional institute of surveyors, for building surveys and valuations.
Mumbai 3
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Architecture
Sanjay Puri Architects
Mumbai architecture practice in Mahalaxmi.
20 Famous Studio Lane, off Dr E. Moses Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai 400011Explore View on map
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Architecture
Studio Mumbai
Mumbai architecture studio in Byculla.
561/63 N. M. Joshi Marg, Byculla West, Mumbai 400011Explore View on map
Dubai 4
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Hotels and branded residences
Kristina Zanic Consultants
Dubai interior design studio for hotels, resorts and branded residences.
Al Shafar Complex, Office 1, 1st Floor, Jumeirah Beach Road, Umm Suqeim 1, DubaiExplore View on map
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Architecture and interiors
LW Design Group
Dubai architecture and interior design practice, with offices in Hong Kong, São Paulo and Denmark.
Design House, Media Free Zone, DubaiExplore View on map
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Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
RICS: Find a Surveyor
The RICS directory of regulated surveying firms, including in the UAE.
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Architecture and interiors
X Architects
Dubai architects working across the Gulf, from villas to cultural buildings.
Sheikh Suhail Building, Office 01, Sheikh Zayed Road, DubaiExplore View on map
Firms A–Z within each market, then the official bodies; not ranked. Nobody pays to be included. Check a professional’s registration with the body listed for that market.