“A masterclass in how to intervene in a listed structure.”
Oliver Wainwright for the Guardian writing on Command of the Oceans
Oliver Wainwright for the Guardian writing on Command of the Oceans
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THE PRACTICE
Baynes and Mitchell Architects is an award winning, RIBA Chartered Practice established in 1997 by Peter Baynes and Alan Mitchell. Over the years, the practice has developed a reputation for delivering highly considered works of architecture that respond sensitively to their context. We work on a wide variety of project types, from private residential to commercial office space, museums, listed buildings and scheduled monuments. We strive to design simple, understandable buildings that enrich our clients’ lives. |
“A champion for progressive conservation, inventive re-use and adaptation of existing fabric.”
RIBA Awards Jury
“Huge credit goes to the architects and other professional team members who have created an extraordinary solution to some intractable heritage challenges and created facilities that replicate the quality of the heritage itself and the stories embedded in it.”
Bill Ferris OBE DL, CEO at The Historic Dockyard Chatham
RIBA Awards Jury
“Huge credit goes to the architects and other professional team members who have created an extraordinary solution to some intractable heritage challenges and created facilities that replicate the quality of the heritage itself and the stories embedded in it.”
Bill Ferris OBE DL, CEO at The Historic Dockyard Chatham
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PETER BAYNES - FOUNDING DIRECTOR
Peter qualified as an architect in 1983. He was an associate director at Powell Moya Partnership where he developed wide-ranging skills in the design and construction of large buildings and in the management of design teams. Projects included new buildings for the housing, educational, health, commercial, leisure, and ecclesiastical sectors. After leaving Powell and Moya in 1995 he formed a new practice with colleague, Alan Mitchell, to work on smaller-scale residential and commercial projects, building up a portfolio and establishing an office with the ability to undertake larger and more complex projects. Peter has a reputation for paying acute attention to detail and has worked on a large number of demanding, high-end projects for which the quality of materials and detailing has been paramount. ALAN MITCHELL - CONSULTANT Alan Mitchell retired from full-time architecture in 2025. He now acts as a consultant to the practice and is a regular visitor to the office. Alan has since become involved in landscape design, and is a useful contact on many of our projects. |
ROSE HANMER - ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT
Rose joined Baynes and Mitchell Architects in 2022 after completing her Master's at the Welsh School of Architecture. Since then, she has led several domestic refurbishment projects and contributed to a range of residential, commercial, leisure and heritage schemes, including a unique project for the restoration of a Grade I listed gunpowder incorporating mill. Rose has a keen interest in material specification for internal and external applications, and seeks opportunities to integrate interior design within her architectural work, bringing an holistic approach to projects. Rose completed her studies at the Architectural Association and qualified as an architect in 2025. |
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AWARDS and PUBLICATIONS
2025, Art Collector's Home World of Interiors 2018, Command of the Oceans RICS Awards Winner Project of the Year 2018, Command of the Oceans RICS Awards Winner Tourism and Leisure 2018, Command of the Oceans RICS Awards Highly Commended Conservation 2018, Command of the Oceans Civic Trust Awards 2018 (Civic Trust), Winner 2017, Command of the Oceans Wood Awards (Commercial and Leisure category), highly commended 2017, Command of the Oceans Shortlist - Best Public-Use Project with Public Funding (Blueprint) 2017, Command of the Oceans SHORTLISTED RIBA Stirling Prize 2017, Command of the Oceans RIBA National Award 2017, Medway Design and Regeneration Awards (Conservation Award) Command of the Oceans 2017, Command of the Oceans RIBA South East Building of the Year 2017, Command of the Oceans RIBA South East Conservation Award 2017, Command of the Oceans RIBA South East Regional Award 2016, Command of the Oceans Kent Design and Development Awards (Conservation Award) 2016, Command of the Oceans Civic Trust Awards (Regional Finalist) 2008, Ocean Village Car Park Park Mark Safer Parking Award (The Association of Police Officers) in association with Tiger Stripe Architects 2008, Ocean Village Car Park Best New Car Park (British Parking Awards) in association with Tiger Stripe Architects 2003, Rawstorne Place RIBA Regional Award for Excellence 2002, Rawstorne Place Good Conservation Practice (London Borough of Islington) |
SELECTED CLIENTS
Basepoint Developments Limited Bennetts Associates Cancer Research UK Cambridge University Boat Clubs Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust City of London School for Boys Clifford Chance Grosvenor Manhattan Loft Corporation Marina Developments Limited (MDL) North Ealing School National Trust The Queen's Club Severn Trent Soho Estates South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) University of Kent Private clients (confidential) Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Mills 
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