About WellstudioArchitecture.
We are a practice based in Chelsea Harbour, London, who create architecture with wellbeing at its heart. We create spaces which are light, airy, peaceful and comfortable to be in with an emphasis on nature and human connection.
With each project, regardless of size, we work closely with you to develop a well defined brief.
We then lead you by the hand through the design, planning and construction processes to deliver a high-quality product which meets your needs. We have a good knowledge of London’s local planning authorities and a very strong record of obtaining planning permission for our clients.
Our approach works for small and large projects alike - from designing & extending homes to creating spaces for family togetherness and developing larger scale coliving spaces which thrive.
We work closely with a range of consultants from structural engineers to construction cost experts, from environmental specialists to tried and tested contractors, enabling us to bring their expertise to bear when delivering the best project outcomes for you.
The WellstudioTeam
Tom Manwell
Founder & Director
BSc, DipArch, ARB, RIBA
Negin Hanjani
Architectural Assistant
BA, MA, MSc
Selen Akalin
Architectural Assistant
BSc
Over a period of ten years Tom has gained experience with a range of award winning practices. Working as a part one at Mecanoo, part 2 at Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands and Studio Egret West and Project Architect at Levitt Bernstein. He has gained a breadth of knowledge working on small, medium and large scale residential schemes in London, the U.K. & Europe.
Tom graduated from the Welsh School of Architecture at degree stage and obtained a high merit from the University of East London at Diploma. He became a fully qualified Architect in 2012 and has been director of Wellstudio for 7 years.
Tom is also a director of Conscious Coliving, an international consultancy helping operators and developers create coliving that thrives.
Over a period of 5 years Negin has gained experience in architecture as a freelancer. She has worked for a variety of companies designing small to medium size residential and commercial buildings.
Negin is interested in integrating health into architecture and the built environment. Her specialist area of focus is minimising energy consumption and the carbon footprint of residential buildings.
Negin graduated from IKIU in 2015 with a high distinction. She also graduated with a distinction in Architecture & Environmental design from the University of Westminster in 2019.
Selen is a part one architectural assistant who graduated from University of The West of England with a first class honours in Architecture. During her studies she explored the relationship between sustainable regeneration, authenticity and
community driven design.
She is especially interested in creating meaningful spaces that are closely linked to the cultural context around them and creatively respond to the needs of the local community.
Selen is passionate about sustainable materials and low carbon design.