Angled rear elevation of single-storey extension to contemporary home, Barnt Green Worcestershire — Taper by Studio Context

Architecture shaped by context. Yours.

Studio Context is a RIBA Chartered residential architecture practice founded on close collaboration and considered design. We take time to understand not just what you’re asking for, but the life you’re designing around. For us, it’s important that every decision we make is grounded in something real. The result is a home that is entirely, unmistakably yours.

Featured Projects

Tapered stone reveal and glazing detail on rear extension, Broom Stratford — Pier by Studio Context

Who We Are

Studio Context is a RIBA Chartered residential architecture practice built around one idea: that every home should be shaped by the people living in it, the place it sits in, and the way it will be used. Nothing borrowed. Nothing generic. Everything considered.

We work with homeowners, families, and developers across the UK and beyond, from modest extensions to substantial new builds, bringing the same depth of thinking to every project, regardless of scale.

Our projects span the West Midlands, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Bristol, Greater Manchester, and internationally, including Los Angeles. Studio Context works across the UK and beyond for the right project.

Latest News

Do I Need an Architect or a Builder?

Not sure whether to call an architect first or go straight to a builder? This post explains the difference, and why the order you approach them in can shape the entire outcome of your project.

Concept sketch to explore initial design ideas, constraints and opportunities - Studio Context

Permitted Development Vs. Planning Permission

Many home extensions can go ahead without a planning application. But the rules are more nuanced than most homeowners realise - this post breaks down what you can and can't assume.

Permitted development rear extension visual, Barnt Green Worcestershire — Taper by Studio Context

The RIBA Plan of Work Explained

Architects work in stages - but what does that actually mean for you? This post translates the professional process into plain language, so you know what happens at each step and when your input matters most.

Sketch concept massing analysis on bespoke new build, Solihull — The Dormers by Studio Context

About

Facade material and window detail on bespoke new build, Solihull — The Dormers by Studio Context

The Studio

Independent residential architecture practice
Founded 2022
Based in Solihull, working nationally

Services

Bespoke New Build Homes
Extensions + Renovations
Planning + Heritage
Full Architectural Service

Qualifications

RIBA Chartered Practice
ARB Registered Architect
Over a decade of residential experience

Approach

Bespoke design at every scale
Personally led from first conversation to completion
Built around how you live

From Our Clients

  • "We'd been thinking about the extension as soon as we purchased the property. Ryan made the whole thing feel manageable - he listened to how we wanted to use the house and the additional space and the design came from that. The existing architecture was bold already, and Ryan managed to design an extension that felt like it belonged from the start."

    2025 - Taper

    Learn More

  • "We came to Ryan with a consented scheme that we knew had more potential. He identified opportunities we hadn't considered and delivered a design that genuinely added value both in terms of the space created and the quality of the finished product. Straightforward to work with and commercially switched on." -

    Amos and Deb Casey - Casey Construction Midlands Limited

    2025 - Tile

    Learn More

  • "Honestly we weren't sure what we wanted when we first got in touch. Ryan helped us figure that out. The end result is something we wouldn't have arrived at on our own and it's become the room we spend most of our time in. The process was a lot less stressful than we expected."

    Hayley Al-Siaidi and Tim Walker

    2024 - Pivot

    Learn More

  • "We had a lot going on - first baby on the way, a big project, a tight timeline. Ryan kept everything moving without it ever feeling chaotic. The house looks completely different from the outside and works so much better inside. We wish we'd done it sooner."

    Ruth and Jack Polson

    2023 - Gable

    Learn More

Let’s create!

Whether you have a fully formed idea or just a feeling that your home could work harder for you, we’d love to hear from you. There’s no obligation and no pressure - just an honest conversation about what you’re looking to achieve.

Get in touch via the contact form or call the studio on +44 [0] 1564 330 564.

We aim to respond to all enquiries within one working day.