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About Open Volume Studio

Open Volume Studio Ltd is an award-winning creative design practice.

 

We are a  boutique practice delivering high quality bespoke projects with a wide range of services. Our architectural and interior design projects have spanned the UK with a majority around London and the Home Counties. They range from carefully curated extensions to larger developments and luxury refurbishments. With a growing portfolio of both commercial and private projects Open Volume Studio is becoming known for our sensitive design approach, finding creative solutions to space management and resolving tricky design problems without aesthetic compromise.
 

We specialise in solving spatial problems where others have previously struggled and will work with anyone looking to create beautiful and unique spaces.


Constantly curious about how people are affected by their surroundings, our client’s well being is always central to our focus. Open Volume Studio pays a particularly close attention to the use of light, design and materiality, coupled with our environmental and sustainability research interests. We aim to provide projects which can add value and implement meaningful change in the lives of our clients. We introduce sustainability measures into 100% of our projects.
 
Finally, taking care of the next generation of designers is an important part of our manifesto. Teaching and research plays a key role in Open Volume Studio Ltd as we continue to grow and aim to push the boundaries both within architectural academia and in our built environment. 

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To Book A Consultation with Open Volume Studio

Modern dining room with a glass table, black and pink chairs, and a floor-to-ceiling shelving unit with warm lighting, wooden cabinets, and decorative plants.

- The Director - Olivier Jauniaux

AADip, RIBA III, ARB

Olivier Jauniaux is the director and founder of Open Volume Studio. Graduated from the Architectural Association School of Architecture with Commendation, Olivier is a registered ARB Architect. As a designer, he has a keen interest in a warm minimalist style, experimenting with how light and texture can begin moulding spaces. Olivier also maintains a keen interest in academia, writing, reading and teaching architecture with a focus on the urban relationships between people, politics and philosophy. In his spare time, Olivier enjoys practicing calisthenics, hanging, swinging and jumping around.

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Check Out Our Peer Reviewed Client Guides

Written by Olivier, the client guides are an amalgamation of experiences and lessons gathered over hundreds of projects and a decade of experience. Click below to learn more!

A grayscale picture of an artist sitting on the couch beside the ribbed designed wall.

What Clients Say:

Olivier and his team did an outstanding job refurbishing my Grade II listed property in central London. They expertly navigated the complex application process, securing permissions with a well-structured case. Their innovative layout suggestions and contemporary touches and lighting ideas complemented the historic character of the flat. Highly recommended!

Allison - Victoria

Key Services and Locations

Services we provide at Open Volume Studio. Please feel free to get in touch to find out more about any of these services or any other questions you may have about projects in our built environment. Below are a few of our services, but a full list can be found here.

 

We will always be ready to listen, engage and help where we can.  Our services are available in a broad area. Feel free to check out some of our serviced locations here.

Architecture

Following the RIBA plan of works, we provide architectural services stage by stage over the whole course of a project to provide a stress-free service to our clients from feasibility to completion on site. Please see our blog post on What Does an Architect Do?

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A contemporary building with a black slate roof and a rectangular window with a metal frame. The wall is made of brick.

Planning Advice

We have a deep understanding of planning rights and potential in all parts of the UK and can maximise your chances of obtaining consent

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The image shows a modern three-story house with a brick façade and black cladding, featuring large glass doors that open into a sleek kitchen and living space. The upper floors have a contemporary, angular design, blending traditional and modern architecture.

Interior Design

We will design, procure and install all aspects of your interior working hand in hand with contractors to deliver up to a turn-key project.

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Open kitchen area featuring a wooden dining table in the corner and hanging lamps on the ceiling.

Lighting Design

Light is the essence of life. We undertake deep personal research in how light enters a space from original ways to encourage natural light into a space to designing bespoke lighting fixtures for your spaces.

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Study room with a wooden desk in front of a large window and a lamp hanging from the slightly tilted roof.

To Book A Consultation with Open Volume Studio

Recruitment:

Please click here to see the available positions to work at Open Volume Studio Ltd. Strictly no agencies please.

Project Photographers:

Snook Photography 

Rachel Takes Pictures 

Hamish Frankland Photography

External Collaborations:

Atelier Fabien Pedelaborde

Studio Daniel Tang

Skala Studio
Maison Vervloet
KSKa Architects
Oxford Brookes University
Architectural Association School of Architecture
London South Bank University
Plan It Consulting
Medical Aid Films
Sonic Womb Productions
Tit4Twat Productions
MB London Builders
Construction Design Partnership Ltd
RWP Engineering

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