Kimbell
Pike
Architects
Tom Kimbell
Tom started his career at Terry Farrells working on the MI6 headquarters before a six year posting to Hong Kong working mainly on Kowloon Station, a major transport interchange hub. As a director of Acanthus Architects Tom gained great experience leading design teams especially in infrastructure and rail projects, including the design of Haggerston station, Pudding Mill Lane DLR station and Knightsbridge station modernisation. Tom led the residential team and his housing experience includes the role of design team leader on several high density prestigious mixed use schemes in London. Experience in the education sector includes new build and remodelling projects for primary and secondary schools of different scales.
Other experience includes the concept design of new stations in Wuxi, China, a role as Buro Happold’s architectural consultant in Riyadh and as a project manager at Foster and Partners working on flagship Apple stores.
Following 30 years of experience in practice, Tom set up Kimbell Pike with Steve Pike to offer a personal service to clients on smaller bespoke projects driven by a desire to find excellence and innovation in design.
Steve Pike
Steve has practised architecture and design research for over 25 years. Originally qualifying as an interior designer, he worked on a number of London gallery projects including the extension to The National Gallery, before studying architecture at The Bartlett. With over ten years’ experience at project director level at Acanthus Architects and Scott Brownrigg, he specialises in education, community and residential projects. He has designed, led and administered the construction contracts for several school and residential projects in London.
Maintaining a keen interest in academia and design research, Steve regularly exhibits his work internationally and participates in numerous publications. He continues his engagement with The Bartlett School of Architecture, supporting units specialising in experimental design research. Additionally, he collaborates with other designers and artists to undertake specific commissions for high profile overseas clients.
Steve left Scott Brownrigg Architects in 2019 to establish Kimbell Pike with Tom, collaborating on design to the highest standard and specialising in sustainability, seeking to create innovative environmentally responsible bespoke solutions.
