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About
Skin Architects is a design‑focused, RIBA‑chartered practice based in Reigate, Surrey. We specialise in thoughtful house extensions, loft conversions and bespoke new homes that reflect their inhabitants, creating spaces that are personal, expressive, and deeply connected to everyday life. With a collaborative approach, clear communication and a commitment to carefully resolved design, we aim to deliver elegant, well‑crafted spaces that make the most of light, layout and materials, transforming clients’ homes and everyday lives.
Tim Lee
Architect & Founding Director
Tim Lee is a chartered architect with over 15 years of experience bringing ideas to life across a wide range of projects, from bespoke new homes and extensions to large-scale residential, commercial, education, and MOD schemes. Having navigated the construction process himself, Tim combines practical knowledge with a strong design sensibility, ensuring every project is not only well-crafted but also buildable and functional.
He studied Construction Management at Nottingham Trent University before completing his architecture degrees at Lincoln School of Architecture and Greenwich University, finishing with a Certificate in Professional Practice and Management at The Bartlett, London. Tim’s extensive education underpins his thoughtful approach to design, construction, and project management.
Away from the "drawing board", Tim can often be found at the Karting track with his two sons and enjoys playing and watching sports including football, hockey, and golf. He also has a deep interest in history and art, passions that often inspire his work and attention to detail.
Our approach & ethos
At Skin architects, we take a personal, client-focused approach, treating every project as a unique collaboration. Having gone through the process of constructing our own projects, we understand first-hand what is involved and can guide you confidently through each stage. We listen closely to your needs and aspirations, guiding you through the design process with clarity and care.
Our ethos is rooted in creating thoughtfully considered, well-crafted homes that balance functionality, beauty, and a strong sense of place, while integrating energy-efficient technologies to make your home more sustainable and comfortable.
By keeping our practice small and hands-on, we ensure every detail is carefully managed, and every client feels supported from the first conversation to the moment you step into your finished home.
Our name
The name Skin Architects is inspired by the work of the visionary Austrian artist and architect Friedensreich Regentag Dunkelbunt Hundertwasser, who described the concept of the “five skins of man.” Hundertwasser believed that human identity and experience are shaped by multiple layers, or “skins,” ranging from the personal body to the social, cultural, and environmental contexts that surround us. Each skin represents a different aspect of life—our own body, our home, our community, our planet, and the universe beyond.
We embrace this philosophy in our approach to design. We see architecture as more than just buildings; it’s about creating spaces that respond to the different “skins” of a person’s life. Our work considers the intimate and personal, the practical and social, and the environmental and sustainable, reflecting the many layers that make up the human experience. In this way, every home we design is conceived as an extension of its inhabitants, a place that nurtures, connects, and resonates with the multiple dimensions of life.
Friedensreich Regentag Dunkelbunt Hundertwasser
(December 15, 1928 – February 19, 2000)
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