Surrey-based studio elle is an ARB-registered, RIBA Chartered architecture studio specialising in Period Properties, Townhouse and Country Homes across London, the Home Counties, and the South-West. Elle creates bespoke residential designs in collaboration with each Client, transforming homes while making the architectural journey seamless and inspiring. Drawing from high-end residential experience in Notting Hill, we bring the same award-winning design and project management expertise to every project.

With expertise in Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas, and Green Belt properties, we navigate projects from simple refurbishments to complex renovations and extensions with clarity, care, and Client empowerment at heart. More than just architectural services, we provide a tailored experience—guiding, communicating, and problem-solving to craft spaces that truly reflect your lifestyle. Recent projects include bespoke homes and extensions in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Surrey Hills and Hertfordshire, with past work in Knightsbridge, Chiltern Hills, Norfolk and Cornwall.

Guided by architectural integrity and material honesty, our designs are timeless yet deeply personal—crafted with contemporary elegance and a profound respect for heritage. Not sure where to start? Begin with a Bespoke Consultation to explore your vision.

Proudly featured in Dwell and Surrey Homes magazines.

A tailored architect service listening to and reacting to our many requests. A result for our cottage given us something we would’ve truly never considered.
— Andrew - Bagshot, Surrey
We provide an architectural experience - one that empowers the Client
— elle, founder

behind the name

studio elle is founded by Elle Bytautaite, ARB registered and RIBA Chartered Architect counting 10 years in the field of architecture, interior and project management.

Elle has worked as an Associate Architect at one of the most high-end, bespoke studios in West London, gaining invaluable design and project management experience of meticulously designed turn-key projects. She has previously graduated with a Distinction from Kingston University; University of North Carolina at Charlotte,USA and the prestigious Architectural Association.

Alongside studio elle, Elle teaches architecture and runs an undergraduate-level studio at Kingston University School of Art in collaboration with Reed Watts Architects, supervises architectural dissertations and supports Part 3 Professional Practice course at the Architectural Association.