We are an Architecture + Structural Engineering design studio based in The Midlands specialising in bespoke residential projects.
Studio.
The studio was founded on the belief that both Architecture + Engineering should work in close collaboration.
Our mission is to design and create happier, healthier homes and spaces which enrich lives, are sustainable and make a positive contribution to our society.
We are creative thinkers and enjoy finding design solutions to add value and quality to any project; Whether it be reconfiguring or extending your home, creating a new one or converting an existing building.
We work on a small number of selective projects at any one time to enable us to provide the best possible service.
Our Story.
space:found. was launched in 2022 by brothers Charles + Carl following over 10 years working within independent architectural + engineering practices across The Midlands.
Our studio brings together skills, knowledge and experience of two professions, offering our clients a collaborative, holistic approach and combined perspective to any construction project.
Working throughout the Midlands and beyond, we are committed to designing homes and spaces which make a difference.
Charles Kennett
Co-Founder & Architect
BA(Hons), MArch, PGDip, RIBA
Charles offers over 10 years experience working as an Architect within award-winning practices in the East & West Midlands. Over the last decade, he has designed and delivered projects, from medium sized residential developments to one-off houses, including the restoration and extension of a Grade II listed 18th century property. He is a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects and manages the design and delivery of all architectural projects at space:found.
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Charles graduated from the Leicester School of Architecture in 2010. He qualified as an Architect in 2014, whilst working at a national design-led practice, where he gained experience on a wide range of high-profile projects throughout the UK.
Charles has a particular interest in repurposing existing buildings as well as the influence design can have on our well-being. Whilst studying at the Leicester School of Architecture he explored ‘How Architecture can Influence the Healing Process’ and received a number of awards for his design work and research, most notably being shortlisted for the RIBA President’s Silver Medal for his project ‘Invisible Wounds’ - a purpose built recovery centre for psychologically wounded war veterans in Lichfield. He also received the MAKE Architects Award in 2010 for his Maggie's Cancer Caring Centre proposal for Cambridge.
Carl Kennett
Co-Founder & Structural Engineer
BEng(Hons), MEng
Carl, is an experienced project Structural Engineer and co-founded space:found alongside his brother, Charles in 2022. He has worked as a Structural Engineer for over 10 years and has been fortunate enough to have designed and delivered a wide variety of residential and commercial projects throughout the UK; from multi-storey steel frames and concrete structures to working with existing buildings. Carl enjoys finding innovative engineered solutions. He manages the design and delivery of all engineering projects at space:found.
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Carl graduated from Coventry University in 2014 with a masters in engineering. Although starting his career undertaking both drainage and structural design, Carl quickly found his passion specialising in structures.
Services.
We offer a full range of Architectural + Structural Engineering services from early conceptual design through to planning and construction.
Whether you’re planning a renovation, extension, new build, or require any structural design please get in touch to see how we can assist. We work with individual homeowners, developers, contractors & fellow architects.
Foundation Design
Structural Surveys
Lintel & Beam Design
Substructure Design
Superstructure Design
Steelwork Design
Structural Calculations
Joist & Roof Design
Site/ Plot Appraisals
Concept Design & Feasibility Studies
Pre-Planning Applications
Planning Applications
Listed Building Consents
Building Regulation Drawings
Tender & Construction Drawings
Visualisations & Marketing Material
Architecture + Our Well-being.
The spaces we inhabit influence our well-being and our homes + spaces need to work for us.