Jonathan Lees Architects

Jonathan Lees Architects Rooted in timeless ideals, we bring a modern and deliberate touch to our unique projects.

Balancing tradition with innovation, our designs marry form and function.

A new classically inspired atrium we designed for a project of ours, featuring squared classical columns and pilasters w...
24/04/2026

A new classically inspired atrium we designed for a project of ours, featuring squared classical columns and pilasters with corbels to the upper gallery.

We are delighted to have received full Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent for our Arts and Crafts Country H...
23/04/2026

We are delighted to have received full Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent for our Arts and Crafts Country House project in Jersey, Channel Islands.

The house, grounds and outbuildings will be treated to a complete overhaul, with restoration of the historic house, sensitive addition of extensions and an orangery, full internal renovation including a new top floor and a new coach house and workshop in the gardens. All bringing the characterful family home into the 21st century, whilst retaining its unique charm.

Watercolour elevations by Jonathan Lees.

Today’s age of art and design is a very interesting one to be part of. Whilst advances in technologies, AI, mass-product...
18/04/2026

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.

In a recent publication of Natural Stone Journal, Jon discusses the relevance and importance of traditional techniques ...
17/04/2026

In a recent publication of Natural Stone Journal, 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 is the beautiful central cartouche on the pediment of our award-winning Belvedere in Oxfordshire. Expertly created by the masons at .

A few years ago, we designed and installed this triptych stained-glass window, within a country house of ours. Pictured ...
16/04/2026

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. Scroll to see the finished piece in situ.

A hand-drawn pencil design for a 3-meter-wide ceiling rose in a Regency Town House restoration project in Bristol, UK. T...
15/04/2026

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. Swipe for images of the finished piece.

When a client asked us to design a unique, bespoke kitchen for the new Classical country house we designed for them, we ...
08/04/2026

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

Details of an elegant stone staircase we designed for the main hall of an Arts and Crafts country manor. In the true spi...
07/04/2026

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 . This meets the delicate stone steps carved by . Curved metal balustrade made by to our design are finished off with an exquisite oak handrail made by .

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This modest Arts and Crafts inspired home will appear to be a single storey dwelling from the front elevation, but will ...
06/04/2026

This modest Arts and Crafts inspired home will appear to be a single storey dwelling from the front elevation, but will have all the drama at the rear with a full sunken storey and tall feature bay window looking out onto a courtyard garden.

This image is from an initial presentation made to a client for the design of their new home. A full selection of images like this one accompanies hand drawn watercolours in our presentations, to convey the full design with both interior and exterior shots.

Dramatic doorways for the fun of it. Not many will even see this view of playful cabinetry when visiting this home, as i...
05/04/2026

Dramatic doorways for the fun of it. Not many will even see this view of playful cabinetry when visiting this home, as it’s only when leaving the luxurious family bathroom that it is viewed.

Exceptionally built by to our design, this cabinetry work was a joy to see created.

Looking through the doorway into the stairwell you get a reflected glimpse in the mirror of the rich up-lit Oak ceiling in the hallway beyond, and even a slight glimpse of the bathroom’s vaulted plaster ceiling in the cabinet mirrors.

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Unit D Baptist Mills Court, Baptist Mills
Bristol
BS50FJ

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