Practice
“An Architect listens for the life a space could hold - then shapes what’s needed to let it thrive.”
We are Millar Howard Workshop, a close-knit team of architects and designers creating thoughtful, contemporary buildings that sit naturally within their setting. Based in the Cotswolds, we work across the UK on homes, schools, and community spaces that connect people with place, landscape, and one another.
For over twenty years, our practice has been guided by a belief in design that is both grounded and uplifting. Each project begins with a deep understanding of its environment and the lives it will hold, allowing architecture to emerge from conversation, landscape, and material.
Natural materials, honest construction, and careful detailing define our work. We approach every project with curiosity and care, balancing warmth and restraint to create spaces that feel enduring, calm, and connected. Collaboration lies at the heart of what we do, working closely with clients, communities, and a trusted network of consultants who share our commitment to quality and sustainability.
Our architecture aims to enrich everyday life and stand the test of time, creating places that quietly enhance the landscape and offer a lasting sense of belonging.
George Legg
Associate Director
Phil Hurrell
Senior Architect
Rachel Li
Senior Architect
Karina Kolesnikaite
Part II Architectural Assistant
Marianne Orr
Office and Finance Manager
Tom Howard
Director
Tomas Millar
Director
Explore insights from our practice…
Can Being a Client Allow You to Be a Better Architect?
Reflections on how experiencing the process from the client’s side can deepen your practice.
Developing Capability as a Regenerative Practitioner
Building skills and mindset for architecture that supports living systems and place.
5 Questions to Ask an Architect Before They Design Your Home
Key questions to help you choose the right architect and align on your project from the start.
How to Find Land to Build Your Dream Home
Practical guidance on searching for and securing a plot for your self-build or custom home.
Family Branches and Garden Roots
On family, place, and the connections between home and landscape.
Building Within the Trees
Designing and constructing in harmony with woodland and canopy.
Wilding, Farming and Housing
On rewilding, agriculture, and how housing can sit within changing landscapes.
Creating a Great Place to Work
On building a supportive and productive workplace culture in practice.
Extending a Cottage on a Hill
Thoughtful extension design for a hillside cottage, respecting setting and character.
We are always excited to hear about projects of any size.
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