A&Q Partnership provides architectural and design solutions from offices in London, Brighton, Bourne End and Dorchester. Early projects included regeneration of existing pre-war residential estates in what was then the emerging Docklands area. Current projects include extensive residential developments for a variety of tenures. Areas serviced: East Londonwww.aqp.co.ukThe Lux Building/2-4 Hoxton Sq, N1 6NU

Our continued success depends on a constant evolution of design approach and working practices. New designers have arrived bringing fresh architectural ideas to help the practice prosper in the 21st century. The collective experience and in-depth knowledge of education design at Barron and Smith Architects, means we are well placed to contribute to a renaissance in school buildings given current record levels of government investment. Areas serviced: Islington & Haringeywww.barronandsmith.co.ukUnit 9/202 New North Rd, N1 7BJ

David Gibson Architects is a practice committed to the art of architecture and the design of good buildings.We specialise in contemporary intervention in historical/listed buildings enabling sympathetic interaction between good modern design and historic building. This intervention ranges from total transformation to painstaking, invisible restoration. Areas serviced: Islington & Haringeywww.dgibarch.co.uk35 Britannia Row, N1 8QH

Barbara Weiss Architects is a medium size practice with 16 staff, based in a converted warehouse in Islington. The office employs a large proportion of women, is very international in composition and is run by two directors (Barbara Weiss and Nicholas Jamieson) and two associates (Stefan Hack and Maria Benitez). In May 2007 the practice celebrated its 20th birthday, a milestone that confirmed its wealth of practical experience, and highlighted the design sophistication and aesthetic maturity progressively developed by BWA over the years. Areas serviced: Islington & Haringeywww.barbaraweissarchitects.com4 Offord St, N1 1DH

I operate a flexible practice, with a personal approach to design and problem solving, analysing clients needs, identifying aspirations and working efficiently, using the latest technology. I enjoy working both on the restoration of historical buildings and creating contemporary architecture. The mixture of both within the same project will often enhance each other. Areas serviced: Islington & Haringeywww.architectuk.biz57 Linton St, N1 7AN

Clarke Kidwell Architects is a London based practice with a branch in Bristol. The practice was formed in 1988 and has a reputation for fine responsible architecture that is sensitive to the natural and built environment. The quality of work has won the practice several architectural awards. Clarke Kidwell has experience of a wide range of building types, having working extensively on schools, listed buildings, barn conversions and private residences, as well as on more commercial projects. Areas serviced: East Londonwww.ckarch.co.ukUnit 2/5 Drysdale St, N1 6ND

We are a young, experienced and dynamic RIBA registered architectural practice based in Hackney. We are involved in all aspects of architectural design with both significant schemes and modest interventions built and underway- ranging from graphics and product design or furniture to full blown sustainable architecture, contemporary interiors and large scale master planning. Areas serviced: Islington & Haringeywww.earlearchitects.com121 Essex Rd, N1 2SN