Jonathan Lees Architects LLP

Today’s age of art and design is a very interesting one to be part of. Whilst advances in technologies, AI, mass-production and computer-generated creations being produced are prevalent, they are being balanced by people’s desire for a connection back to the human-made. The Arts and Crafts ethos is seeing a surge in popularity, and we are delighted to be involved and immersed in this architectural world. Pictured is an early sketch design by Jon for a modest eco-home inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement. #artsandcraftsarchitecture #artsandcrafts #britisharchitect #englisharchitecture #handmade #britishcraft #craftsmanship #architecturedesign

Happy New Year to you all! We finished last year off by receiving not one, but two commendations at the Natural Stone Awards 2024. In addition to the stonework at our Queen Anne style country house we also scooped up a commendation for our London interior project featuring a bathroom design with natural marble exquisitely manufactured and expertly coordinated by @baileyandjones. Find the full awards brochure at this link. https://buff.ly/4iC5Tjt #stoneawards #awardwinningarchitecture #stoneinarchitecture #naturalstoneawards #classicalbathroom #luxurybathroom #marblebathroom #bathroomdesign #marblebasin #bespokebathroom

Thank you for showing your wonderful appreciation for our work. We are very much looking forward to sharing with you our exciting projects in 2025. #interiorarchitecture #oakpanelling #artsandcraftshouse #oakwindowseat #traditionalwindowseat #oakhouse #traditionalarchitecture #oakarchitecture #oakdesign #interiordesign #countryhouseinterior

Happy Christmas! We hope you have a wonderful festive break and new year celebration. We'll see you in 2025! #britisharchitect #britisharchitecture #artsandcrafts #artsandcraftsarchitecture #brickarchitecture #outdoorfireplace #artsandcraftsfireplace #countryestatedesign #countryhousegarden #countryhousearchitecture

A lovely way to finish the year. We are delighted to announce that we have received a commendation at the Natural Stone Awards 2024 for the beautiful stonework at our newly completed Queen Anne style country house, built by Stonewood Builders Ltd Find the full awards brochure via this link. https://buff.ly/4iC5Tjt #stoneinarchitecture #naturalstoneawards #awardwinningarchitecture #architectureaward #stonemasonry #stoneaward #classicaldesign #classicalhouse #classicalstone

A feature in the Natural Stone Journal’s latest publication in which Jon discusses the relevance and importance of traditional techniques and practices in the context of present-day use of masonry in Architecture and design. Pictured above the snippets of the feature article is the beautiful central cartouche on the pediment of our award winning Belvedere in Oxfordshire. Expertly created by the masons at A F Jones Stonemasons You can find the full the article and publication at the link below. https://buff.ly/3ZDKjDP #awardwinningarchitecture #stonemasonry #stonecarving #cartouche #classicalbuilding #classicalarchitecture

A few years ago, we designed and installed this triptych stained-glass window, within a country house of ours. Pictured are two of the three panels, hand drawn at 1:1 scale and used for the glass artist to work directly from. We are thrilled to be given new opportunities this year to design bespoke stained-glass windows for a current Arts and Crafts country house project of ours. #stainedglass #stainedglasswindow #stainedglassdesign #glassart #triptychwindow #stainedglassarchitecture #countryhousearchitecture #countryhousearchitect #watercolourpainting

A hand-drawn pencil design for a 3-meter-wide ceiling rose in a Regency Town House restoration project in Bristol, UK. The imprint of a very large ceiling rose was visible on the historic plasterwork but with no images or indication of the original design available. We were given the opportunity to create a new design using motifs from around the rest of the property combined with new motifs that we specifically designed for our clients. #handdrawing #architecturalplasterwork #plasterceiling #bespokeceiling #ceilingdesign #plasterart #ceilingrose #architecturalrestoration #restoration #townhouseinterior #bespokeinterior #classicalinterior #regencyinterior #regencyplasterwork

When a client asked us to design a unique, bespoke kitchen for the new Classical country house we designed for them, we were delighted. Pictured here is a black walnut, brass and marble kitchen designed within an open plan dining and orangery space. When the sunlight floods into the room and bounces around off each of the brass features, the kitchen comes alive with delightful reflections and warmth. Cabinetry by James Grimes Brass work by Paul Coverley Marble by A F Jones Stone Interiors #bespokekitchen #kitchendesign #walnutkitchen #marblekitchen #brassdesign #countryhousekitchen #countryhouseinteriors #interiordesign #uniquekitchen #walnutcabinets #interiorarchitecture

Details of an elegant stone staircase we designed for the main hall of an Arts and Crafts country manor. In the true spirit of Arts and Crafts architecture, several craftsmen contributed their fabrication skills to the ensemble you see pictured. Scroll to see a few more images of the staircase. The spandrel panel was produced by Advance Joinery Group. This meets the delicate stone steps carved by Ketton Stone Masonry & Fixing Limited. Curved metal balustrade made by Ironart of Bath to our design are finished off with an exquisite oak handrail made by Houghtons of York. #artsandcraftsdesign #stonestaircase #staircasedesign #artsandcraftsarchitecture #countryhousestairs #countryhousedesign #interiorarchitecture