We are a London based design studio that works within the disciplines of architecture, art and landscape. Shaped by a unique creative partnership between co-directors George King and Catherine Booth, our backgrounds in architecture and psychology provide a distinctive approach to our work that is rooted in place and community. This dual perspective allows us to approach each project not just as designers, but as listeners and facilitators. We specialise in co-creation, crafting site-specific works that are embedded in their environment and shaped by the people who inhabit them. Each project is a process of dialogue and transformation, resulting in works that feel local, meaningful and emotionally resonant.

We believe every project should reflect the distinct qualities of its site, drawing inspiration from the natural landscape, the built environment, and the cultural narratives of its history, people and stories. By immersing ourselves in local context, we create designs that are not only visually striking but also strengthen identity and foster a sense of belonging. Our portfolio is as diverse as the places and communities we work with. From a cork-built pop-up cinema in Guimarães, to a glowing string maze in Detroit, and an intricate steel wave in Birmingham, each project responds uniquely to its context. Despite their variety, all our works are unified by a commitment to craft, quality and sustainability, delivering lasting, tailored solutions for clients and communities alike.

GKA’s work has received both national and international recognition. In 2023, our Sheffield Covid Memorial won the Sheffield Design Award for Public Art, and in 2024 Re-green North Kensington won the New London Award for Public Space. Our memorial to the Sousse and Bardo terror attacks received two BALI National Landscape Awards and was featured in Phaidon’s In Memory Of: Designing Contemporary Memorials. Our work has been exhibited internationally, including at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, the Detroit Design Festival, and Sculpture by the Sea in Sydney. It has been featured in publications such as Wallpaper, The Architects’ Journal, Dezeen, and in broader media including The Sunday Times, The Huffington Post and the BBC.