About
We are designing for a universe of memorable moments.
We are an award-winning AJ100 architecture and design practice with over 35 years of experience.
Established in 1991 by David Keirle, Andy Simons and Martin Salter, the practice has grown into a market-leading architectural firm renowned for its innovation, expertise and design excellence.
With studios located in Central London and Kent, we have earned an exceptional reputation for delivering world-class sports venues, arenas and elite training facilities. Our diverse portfolio also includes major projects across the education, residential and mixed-use development sectors.
Collaboration is at the heart of our approach, as we pride ourselves on cultivating strong, enduring partnerships with clients in the UK and internationally, ensuring every project benefits from our commitment to excellence and tailored design solutions.
Sectors
Sports
At KSS, we are at the forefront of innovative design in stadium design, elite training centres and arenas. Over the past three decades, we have played a key role in delivering some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in sport. We offer world-leading technical expertise with imaginative design thinking, creating spaces that elevate performance, enhance the spectator experience and bring communities together. Our unparalleled ability to collaborate seamlessly and manage complex projects, we ensure each client’s vision is fully realised from concept to completion.
Residential
As architects, we design homes people want to live in, optimising site potential and delivering innovative schemes in challenging locations. Our residential portfolio showcases our expertise in high–density urban developments, from masterplanning and concept design through to delivery. Our commitment to our clients and stakeholders extends beyond aesthetics. We understand the importance of maximising the value of their investments and adding social value. Sustainability is at the heart of our approach. We are dedicated to providing low-carbon, future-ready homes, continually striving to reduce emissions and improve environmental performance. At KSS, we don’t just design homes, we create living spaces that inspire, connect and transform lives.
Education
We never stop learning and believe that successful education design should reflect your values, vision and aspirations translating them into spaces that inspire growth and creativity. Our education portfolio spans from large new campuses to complex refurbishments and specialist internal environments, including a diverse range of primary, secondary and SEND schools. We are experienced at introducing our clients to new learning spaces that inspire and support contemporary teaching methods, empowering current and future generations to come..
Vivamus magna enim, suscipit sed velit vitae, accumsan maximus risus. Vestibulum volutpat dignissim sollicitudin.”
Andy SimonsDirector
How we work
Our portfolio spans a wide range of sectors, with standout expertise in education, residential and masterplan developments and a globally recognised track record in delivering world-class sports venues, arenas and elite training facilities.
We thrive on collaboration, building strong partnerships both across the UK and internationally. Whether working as part of a consultant team or within contractor-led frameworks, we bring flexibility, reliability and a spirit of cooperation to every project.
Our vision is to lead the way in the design of sports environments worldwide. This ambition takes us across borders, where we team up with trusted local partners to create solutions tailored to each unique context.
While our studio culture is relaxed and open, our focus is sharp. We pride ourselves on delivering responsive, down-to-earth service, guided by clear thinking, practical advice and a proactive, can-do mindset.
Our Services
Our key design services across multiple sectors
Architecture
We deliver innovative architectural solutions that balance functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability. From large-scale stadia and training facilities to hospitality and mixed-use developments, our designs create iconic spaces that enhance user experience and operational efficiency.
Masterplanning
Our masterplanning expertise ensures that every project is strategically positioned for long-term success. We integrate transport, infrastructure, and community needs to create cohesive environments that support growth, connectivity, and future adaptability.
Interior Design
We craft interiors that reflect brand identity and elevate the experience for players, fans, and guests. Our approach combines luxury, comfort, and practicality, whether it’s player lounges, hospitality suites, or premium fan zones, delivering spaces that inspire and perform.
Graphics and Wayfinding
Our graphics and wayfinding strategies ensure clarity, consistency and brand integration throughout the venue. We create intuitive navigation systems and impactful visual identities that enhance the overall experience and reinforce the client’s brand story.
CSR
At KSS, we believe architecture is far more than the design and construction of buildings, it’s about shaping communities, enriching lives and creating spaces that inspire connection and well-being.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is at the heart of how we work. For us, it’s not an add-on, but a way of ensuring our designs and decisions create genuine social value. Our four social value pillars Staff Wellbeing, Projects, Environment and Community reflect this commitment and guide everything we do.
We are dedicated to embedding social value principles into every aspect of our practice, from our internal culture to the projects we deliver. Each of our pillars aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), providing a global framework for building a more inclusive, sustainable and equitable future.
By adopting the relevant SDG targets, we ensure our work has a lasting, positive impact, improving lives, strengthening communities and contributing to a more sustainable world.
Sustainability
Sustainability is no longer a choice, it's an essential part of shaping the future. As architects committed to creating lasting impact, we see this as an exciting opportunity to lead the way in designing buildings that are both responsible and inspiring. We actively encourage our clients to think long-term and aim higher, integrating sustainability as a fundamental design value from the start.
Our goal is to design spaces that enhance wellbeing and enrich daily life, places where people can live, work and thrive. We achieve this by combining smart, site-specific design with flexible space planning, careful material selection, durable construction methods and resource efficiency throughout both construction and operation. Every step of our process is supported by a rigorous quality assurance system, ensuring our sustainability goals are met at every stage of the journey.
Our Culture
We believe great design starts with great people. By respecting the ideas and contributions of every individual, we foster an environment where all voices are acknowledged and valued. We grow stronger together supporting one another, collaborating openly and celebrating shared successes to foster a culture of trust, belonging and teamwork. We embrace diverse perspectives, knowing they lead to better outcomes and we dedicate our efforts to work that drives real, meaningful impact for our team, our clients, and the world around us.
BIM
We actively embrace the latest technology to deliver superior buildings in terms of design, construction, operation, energy performance, sustainability, risk reduction, and facilities management.
BIM is central to our services. By using Revit as our preferred 3D authoring tool, we consistently deliver projects to Level 2 BIM standards, collaborating effectively within integrated design teams.
We advise clients and stakeholders on the potential benefits of BIM for their projects and guide them on selecting design teams to maximise these advantages.
This positions us well to support the Government’s Construction Strategy for fully collaborative 3D BIM in public sector procurement.
We continually assess and refine our internal processes, while maintaining a studio- and online-based BIM education program for our employees, ensuring they remain up-to-date with current best practice.
We are committed to contributing to industry-wide discussions on evaluating and implementing BIM solutions, as well as adopting rapidly evolving technologies in architecture today.
It's the people that make it happen.
Awards
We have been nominated for and won multiple prestigious awards.
These achievements reflect our creativity, technical expertise and commitment to delivering inspiring, people-focused spaces that enrich the communities we serve.
Silver Winner 'Best Professional Service Business Serving Football'
Football Business Awards 2025
Winner 'Best Professional Service Business Serving Football'
Football Business Awards 2024
'Best Shared Ownership'
Shortlisted for Inside Housing Development Awards
Project of the Year
The Stadium Business Design & Development Awards
'Best New Development in the South'
First Time Buyer Readers’ Awards