Novak Hiles Architects was founded by Carla Novak and Adam Hiles in 2017.

The practice invests great energy and passion in delivering projects that are beautifully conceived and finely executed. They seek to understand and respond to the specific characteristics and opportunities of each project site and brief to develop a unique design that is both exceptional and deliverable. They strongly believe in architecture that is practical, sensitive to its context and infused with character and delight.

The practice is able to deploy its extensive professional expertise in conjunction with a rigorous and imaginative design process to draw out creative opportunities for challenging sites, a process that they find hugely rewarding.

What sets the practice apart is its ability to provide highly creative design responses to uniquely challenging sites, many of which are often highly constrained. They see such constraints not as a negative but a positive, providing an opportunity for creativity and design flair, as well as a chance to develop unique, characterful homes and spaces that champion high-quality living standards using carefully considered materials.

The practice is currently working on a range of ambitious projects with clients who share its passion for design.

Novak Hiles Architects has been recognised with a number of awards and nominations including: BD Young Architect of the Year Award Finalist 2022, RIBA Practice of the Month June 2022, Archdaily Building of the Year Awards Nominated 2022, Don’t Move, Improve! Awards Longlisted 2022, Don’t Move, Improve! Awards Longlisted 2021, RIBA J Rising Stars Shortlisted 2020, Architect’s Newspaper Best of Design Awards Honourable Mention 2020, Interior Design Magazine Best of the Year Award 2020, NLA Awards Home Category Shortlisted 2019. Their work has been featured in Dwell Magazine, Grand Designs Magazine,

Novak Hiles Architects is an ARB registered and RIBA chartered practice.