Overview

Atelier Lei Guo is a forward-thinking architecture and urbanism firm founded in London in 2019. Our talented team of experienced architects and designers is passionate about harnessing innovative and digitally-enabled design and construction methods to create sustainable solutions in architecture, urban design, and interior design, all aimed at enhancing the built environment. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision and deliver tailored solutions that exceed their expectations.

Our partnerships with leading academic institutions fuel our commitment to research and innovation, allowing us to integrate a rigorous approach to design. We firmly believe that a focus on human-centric design is crucial, particularly in today’s AI-driven world. Upholding values such as sustainability and professionalism is at the heart of our ethos, and we are dedicated to embodying these principles in every project we undertake. Work with us to create spaces that inspire and uplift the human experience.

Our Design Philosophy

Our research methods are deeply rooted in digital and generative design strategies. We create workflows tailored to each project's unique characteristics and challenges. This methodology yields highly customized and site-specific outcomes, producing informed design solutions that can be executed within set constraints, such as budget and time.

In selecting building materials and construction methods, we prioritize low-carbon and sustainable material strategies from the outset of the design process. Our approach aims to tackle some of the most pressing challenges of our time, offering innovative architectural solutions that embrace social, economic, and environmental sustainability.

Meet the Team

Founding Partner

BSc (Hon.) MSc MArch ARB

Ms Lei Guo graduated from the Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London, earning master's degrees in architecture and urban design. She has over 20 years of experience focusing on the theoretical research and practice of digital architecture and urban design.

Throughout her career, Ms. Guo has worked with internationally renowned architectural firms, including Foster + Partners, PLP, and Wilkinson Eyre. Her projects primarily involve large-scale urban regeneration across Europe, the Middle East, India, and China, as well as super high-rise commercial complexes and educational/industrial parks. Notable works include 22 Bishopsgate in London, the Copenhagen Tower, the India Tower, the Dharavi Redevelopment, the SAMBA Headquarters competition, and the Bao-Steel Headquarters competition. She has accumulated extensive experience in design strategy and construction management.

Since starting her independent practice, ALG, Ms. Guo has been invited to participate in various international competitions and has won multiple design commissions. Her primary academic interest lies in utilizing digital technology to address complex geometries. She conducts detailed research on site-specific challenges and opportunities to implement digital design workflows and BIM management processes effectively.

Additionally, Ms. Guo maintains a strong connection with architectural academies in the UK and China. She is regularly invited to conduct critiques at the Architectural Association, the Bartlett School of UCL, and De Montfort University Leicester. She is also a visiting lecturer at the Norwich University of the Arts. Ms. Guo has been invited to write critical articles on architecture and urbanism for several professional and mainstream media outlets in China. She is also dedicated to promoting the voices of BAME individuals and increasing female representation in the UK architecture industry by serving as a mentor for Women in Architecture UK.