About us

Our sole belief at The Next Sketch is to create functional beautiful architecture. Our portfolio ranges from inspirational home reconfiguration and refurbishment projects, to house extensions.

The practice was established in 2022 in London, prior to which our directors developed extensive expertise in designing and delivering homes for families, individuals and developers. 

 

Practice news

3 become 4 with the birth of our daughter! We are super thrilled to have this young member join our team.

Our team

Natasha Cook

BA(Hons) DipArch MA ARB

ARB Membership No. 091214J

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Natasha is an Architect and Artist working in London. With a background in residential design and masterplanning, she has diverse experience working on individual houses and housing schemes.

As well as co-founding The Next Sketch, Natasha currently works as a Associate Architect at Zac Monro Architects (ZMA) in Brixton. While at ZMA, Natasha has led on a number of projects, from small scale residential extensions, to large scale housing developments and masterplanning.

Prior to working at ZMA, Natasha worked at Fluid Office in Shoreditch for 5 years. During her time there, Natasha worked on a number of architectural, urban and participatory projects. Through this she developed a broad knowledge covering housing design, masterplanning, urban strategies and public realm schemes.

Aside from working as an Architect, Natasha is a keen painter and sketch artist. Many of her artworks focus on Architecture, the City of London, and her love of plants. Her works are available to purchase via the > shop.

 

Maxwell Cook

BSc(Hons) Surveying MCIOB

 CIOB Membership No. 2073177

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Maxwell is a solution focused Chartered Surveyor with over 18 years’ experience specialising in the construction of new homes. With a demonstrated history of working in both the construction and insurance industry, Maxwell works with the UK’s largest house builders and International developers.

As well as co-founding The Next Sketch, Maxwell currently works at HSB as a Major Projects Surveyor. Managing over 25 projects, he has gained experience on a number of high-profile residential schemes across London and the UK.

Initially working on high end residential builds and commercial projects, Maxwell now works on larger schemes such as One Blackfriars, Elephant Park and Blackfriars Circus. Over the years Maxwell has built up an extensive knowledge of how projects should run during construction and the detail required to produce a high-end client focused product.

Concept & creation

“Drawing is putting a line around an idea”

– Henri Matisse