Modern kitchen and dining area with a round black table set with plates, glasses, and napkins, black chairs, and a decorated counter with vases and flowers.
A modern living room with a woman sitting on a brown velvet sofa, surrounded by decorative pillows, in a spacious, open-concept area with a kitchen and dining space, large glass windows, and a patio outside.
Modern house with stone walls, large glass windows, and a spacious green front yard.
Modern living room with large glass sliding doors opening to a patio and a snow-covered outdoor scene, featuring a white sofa, patterned pillows, a black round coffee table with magazines, and a dark wood sideboard with decor items.
View of a modern indoor-outdoor living space featuring a dining area with candles, wine bottles, and glasses on a round table, large glass doors opening to a patio with outdoor seating, brick and stone walls, and various potted plants.
Modern open-plan living room and kitchen with large glass windows showing a garden outdoors. There's a tan sofa with decorative pillows, a black dining table with chairs, and a white marble kitchen island. The ceiling has track lighting, and the decor features natural and neutral tones with plants and a brick accent wall.

Thoughtful architecture from the outset.

Contemporary homes shaped by light, landscape and the people who live in them.

Thoughtful architecture from the outset.

Contemporary homes are shaped by light, landscape and the people who live in them.

Great architecture is about more than creating beautiful buildings. It is about shaping places that enrich everyday life. Our work draws inspiration from landscape, natural light and carefully considered materials, creating homes that feel calm, enduring and uniquely personal. Rather than following a signature style, every project responds thoughtfully to its setting and to the people who will call it home.

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A contemporary family home inspired by the timeless formality of the walled garden and the quiet simplicity of the Japanese courtyard house.

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Recognition

Recognised internationally for thoughtful residential architecture:

Elle Decorations Logo - Outset Think editorial in Elle Decoration No 398
The logo of 'Archdaily' with a stylized open book - Outset Think Publisehd in in Archdaily
Design of a magazine cover with the title 'ARHITECTURA' and an subtitle in Romanian that reads 'Revista Uniunii Arhitecților din România fondată în 1906'. - Outset Think editorial in Arhitectura
The logo features a stylized character sitting in a meditative pose with a tree in the background, and the word 'RESTLESSLIVING' written below with a line beneath it. Outset Think editorial in Restless Living
"REPERE" logo - Outset Think editorial in Repere magazine
Modern interior with a view of a living room and garden through large glass doors, featuring furniture, plants, and contemporary decor.

Thoughtful design - Lasting homes

At Outset Think, we believe every exceptional home begins with understanding. Before the first sketch is drawn, we take time to understand the people who will live there, the character of the site and the aspirations that will shape the project.

Our work combines contemporary architecture with a deep appreciation for landscape, natural light and craftsmanship, creating homes that feel calm, enduring and uniquely personal. Whether designing a new home, transforming an existing property or reimagining a historic building, we approach every project with curiosity, creativity and careful attention to detail.

Led by Design Director Silviu Pasargiu ARB RIBA, Outset Think specialises in bespoke residential architecture across the UK. Our projects have been recognised internationally for their thoughtful design, environmental responsibility and lasting quality, reflecting our belief that great architecture should enrich everyday life for generations.

Modern living room with large glass doors opening to an outdoor area with trees and greenery. The room features a white sectional sofa with decorative pillows, a round coffee table with books and a plant, a textured rug, a black sideboard, and built-in wooden shelves with plants and decor. Natural light floods the space from outside.

Begin with The Outset Conversation

Every remarkable home begins with a conversation.

Whether you're planning a contemporary new home, replacing an existing dwelling or transforming the home you already love, The Outset Conversation is an opportunity to explore your aspirations, understand your project's potential and establish a clear direction before design begins.

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testimonials

“Outset Think were a really great firm that truly collaborated with us. They listened and then took us through a structured process to really help us understand what we really liked. There were numerous iterative sessions where they listened and adjusted their designs until we came to the final design. Where required he did challenge our assumptions which really helped us move forward.

To help us actually visualise it Silviu also provided us with a VR headset with the design so we could really get a feel for what we’re shooting for!

We would work with the firm again without hesitation.”
— Navid A.
“From our first discussion with Silviu at Outset Think, his approach to our project stood out. We were planning a two-storey extension and a complete home renovation, and unlike other architects we considered, Silviu provided fresh and creative ideas that gave us a clear vision for our home.

As clients new to the architectural process, we found Outset Think’s packages to be well-structured and useful, with a transparent pricing model that we felt was reasonable. Silviu and his team provided detailed drawings and managed the planning process efficiently.

Ultimately, the outcome is what matters most. We now have a unique and beautiful home. Silviu did an excellent job of balancing our personal preferences with new ideas, resulting in a final design that feels both personal and inspired. We are very pleased with the outcome and would highly recommend Silviu and Outset Think.”
— Oyn O.
“PS on a personal note (which won’t necessarily affect my professional opinion) I think the front elevation is very attractive – it’s always nice to get to work on something where the architect/applicant is clearly passionate about design quality!”
— Reading Planning Officer