Dickens Architects

“An exceptionally talented architect bringing energy, versatility and effective solutions to projects for the optimum outcome for clients” Luigi Scalera, Estates Division, University of Cambridge Dickens Architects (DARC) delivers sustainable, functional, elegant architecture tailored to every client, site and brief. Our specialisms include Higher Education, Science & Technology, Data Centres, Workplace, Hospitality and Residential. Based in London and founded in 2021 by award winning Architect Julian Dickens, we are innovative problem solvers who bring coherent thinking, design creativity, economy of means and rigorous attention to detail to all projects. Julian has a proven track record over 25+ years delivering outstanding architecture within challenging budgets and timeframes across the UK and internationally. This work has been recognised with awards from the RIBA, AIA, BCI, NLA and Civic Trust. DARC’s projects range in scale from a 300sqm Student Wellbeing Centre, 330sqm Teaching Space and 1,700sqm Low Energy Archive, to a 24,000sqm Industrial R&D Facility, 49,000sqm Life Science Development and estate wide Design Standards for a Russell Group University. DARC is a Registered Supplier to University of London and a Preferred Supplier to King’s College London. Whether your project is large or small, newbuild or refurbishment, public or private sector, DARC have the experience to deliver on time and on budget. As an innovative emerging practice, we offer specialist expertise, greater agility and a more personal service with sustained Director level input throughout, providing reliable, responsive, collaborative and flexible service. Our ultimate aim is to produce happy and satisfied clients, practice members, stakeholders and communities. Dickens Architects embraces diversity and fosters a supportive working environment where everyone feels valued and talent is nurtured. Bringing humour to our work, we promote health, wellbeing and enjoyment.