Meet the designers
All our schemes combine a creative and intelligent design approach with close attention to detail and strong practical considerations. The relationships we build with our external design teams are integral to this.
All our schemes combine a creative and intelligent design approach with close attention to detail and strong practical considerations. The relationships we build with our external design teams are integral to this.
“As architects, we greatly value clients who embrace collaboration and Merchant Land consistently does so. Demonstrating strong leadership and approachable, they work as a genuinely integrated part of the team, enabling everyone to perform at their best.”
Richard Fairhead
Director
3DReid is an award-winning architectural, interior design and masterplanning practice with five UK studios in Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London and Manchester. They work across all design stages and sectors, delivering inspiring, sustainable solutions from concept to completion. Through collaboration, creativity and technical rigour, they create enduring environments that positively impact people, communities, and the environment.
“We are thrilled to be working with Merchant Land and find that their love of creativity and willingness to adopt new ideas is equal to our own.”
Lorinda Pagano
Creative Director
Plait Creative is a graphic design agency specialising in branding, printed and digital communications. We work with a wide range of clients in the property and corporate world from our studio in Hackney Wick London. We are a small passionate team with a reputation for exceptional creativity, high quality design and a bespoke, tailor made service.

“Merchant Land is a personable and collaborative client that embraces thoughtful problem-solving. It has been a pleasure working with a team that engages openly and communicates clearly to achieve the best outcomes for each site.”
Lauren Sandy
Director, Farrells
Our small, agile practice brings together architects, interior designers, urban designers and technicians with a shared passion for creating exceptional places. Drawing on more than 50 years of experience, we have developed a unique understanding of London and what makes a place. Combined with our deep love and understanding of buildings, our designs always enhance and contribute positively to their neighbourhoods.
“Their design ethos and attention to detail dovetails neatly with our aspirations and it is rewarding contributing to their exciting wave of projects.”
Craig Downie
Design Director
Studio Downie has extensive experience from historic listed buildings to sensitive protected landscapes. Their award winning projects, include: 7 Pancras Square offices at Kings Cross for Argent, the Cass Sculpture Foundation at Goodwood, the HQ offices for the FDA union in Southwark and the study centre for the Royal Geographical Society.

“Working with Merchant Land is always a collaborative and enjoyable experience. Katherine leads by example and her passion and involvement ensures that quality is at the fore in every aspect of a project.”
Nikolas Ward
Associate
Rodić Davidson Architects is a London architecture, design and interiors practice established in 2006, specialising in refurbishment and new build work in central London and beyond. Projects range from listed buildings and conservation area properties to rural estates and commercial mixed-use schemes, with a consistent track record of securing challenging planning consents.
“As design professionals, we highly value clients who understand that great architecture is built on open communication and collaborative problem-solving. Merchant Land is exceptionally collaborative, approachable, and proactive. They act as a seamless extension of our design team, empowering us to navigate complex sites and deliver exceptional, buildable results.”
Jag Brard
Director, H-Jag Architecture
H-Jag Architecture is an agile, London-based architectural design and technical planning practice specialising in planning permissions, building regulation drawings and compliance.
We bring over 15 years of experience transitioning projects from initial concept to local authority approval. By seamlessly bridging creative spatial layouts with rigorous technical execution, we deliver highly responsive, tailored services that unlock the maximum potential of every site.