Prior Architecture is a design-focused practice working with homeowners across Kent and the South East. We specialise in extensions, renovations and new homes, guiding projects from early ideas through planning and construction with a clear and considered approach. Founded by Joseph Prior after more than a decade working within established UK architectural practices, the studio brings experience across private residential, developer led housing, retail and education, taking projects from early concept through to construction on site, with a clear focus on thoughtful design, buildability and long term value. The practice was established to allow a more considered and reflective way of working, where time is taken to understand people, place and purpose. Experience across a wide range of projects has shaped an adaptable approach, grounded in careful judgement and a clear understanding of the practical realities that influence how buildings are designed, approved and built. We approach architecture, interiors and landscape as a single, holistic design process. Each project begins with close attention to how spaces are used, how they feel to inhabit, and how they sit within their wider context. By balancing ambition with planning, budget and buildability, and by focusing on materials, proportion and light, we help clients navigate complexity with clarity and confidence, creating calm, enduring environments that quietly enrich everyday life.