Group 19 Architecture operates across multiple disciplines to help realise the potential of our built environment and bring joy to our daily lives. From master-planning towns and urban design research to sustainable retrofits and low carbon new build properties, we have a constant focus on improving our environment and the people within it.

What we do

• Sustainable retrofits

• Improvements to existing buildings

• Single and double storey extensions

• Passive house projects 

• Low carbon new-build properties 

• Improvements to community buildings

• Utilise natural and recycled materials 

• Public realm consultancy 

• Improve and enliven public spaces 

• Themed walks and workshops

Who we are

Founded by Matt Hopkins, Group 19 specialises in Architecture and Urban Design. 

Before setting up Group 19, Matt worked on the design and delivery of award-winning public realm projects in Central London, developing an acute understanding of public spaces and how they can be improved through physical and behavioural change. He is one of five Chairs of the Hertfordshire Design Review Panel and assists the Council with specialist Planning Support.   

Alongside practice Matt is a Design Studio Tutor at the University of Reading School of Architecture where he teaches one day week. This is a symbiotic relationship helping to impart real-world knowledge to future Architects whilst ensuring the practice remains at the forefront of conceptual thinking and research.

Group 19 works collaboratively with the furniture and product design company Norwegian Wood from a shared design studio and workshop based in West London.