MA (Oxon) AA Dipl PgDp RIBA
Robert Gluckman, Director
Robert has extensive experience of Planning and construction within London’s historic context . Before founding the practice with Tom, he worked at Squire and Partners where he was closely involved in the design of several highly crafted and bespoke mixed-use projects in Mayfair. He has also worked at Wilkinson Eyre and Richard Rogers in London, and at UrbanMark in Tallinn.
Having studied Mandarin Chinese at Oxford Universit y, Robert lived and worked in Taiwan, travelling widely in East Asia. He went on to train as an architect at the Architectural Association in London and qualified in 2009 with Distinction.
Robert is interested in the scope for great architecture to promote health and well-being, whether in a domestic or work context . Built space and its relationship to the natural environment has the capacit y to nourish us mentally and physically, and these are values that he aims to share through his work.
When We Build, Let Us Think that We Build Forever - John Ruskin
Robert Gluckman pens his thoughts on the future of Retrofit and how Woldon approach the regeneration of existing buildings. We look at three recent Woldon projects which approach retrofit and low energy refurbishment in different ways.
Awards & Accolades
Robert lead the design for Argal Home Farm, a former farmstead Cornish former farmstead, into a vibrant and inspirational place to live and work. Proposals were twofold: the conversion of a traditional barn into studios for local creative enterprises and artist residencies, and the creation of a new and highly specified timber workshop facility for the client’s business. A spirit of authenticity and simplicity was pursued in the reimagining of the farm, such that the evolving needs of the client and the new Argal community could be accommodated over time.
We are delighted that Argal Home Farm has received industry recognition, obtaining the following awards:
AJ Retrofit Awards 2021 - Shortlisted
AJ Architecture Awards 2021 - Shortlisted for Workspace Workplace under 2,000m²
Dezeen Awards 2020 - Longlisted for Business Building Category
Private Clients
Woldon is a team of passionate designers dedicated to creating beautiful and thoughtful homes. Our work is rooted in listening carefully to our clients, understanding their ideas and developing these aspirations into a vision to inspire and excite. We work collaboratively, leading our clients on a journey through the design process, sensitive to their needs and flexible to their requirements.
Our designs reflect how you wish to live, creating flow between rooms, and inside and outside spaces. We are passionate about detail, texture and colour, and are skilled in applying and marrying natural materials.
Drawing on influences of local and international expression, we are broad-minded in our design approach. With all our homes, we look to give the design a depth and personality. Where conversion or restoration is involved, we bring clarity and cohesion to disconnected and awkward spaces. We find natural light for dull spaces and introduce new life with inspiring materials and layouts.
The relationship between the house and its garden or grounds is integral to our approach. We look at capturing and framing views of the landscape and providing connection to the garden to be enjoyed inside and out. Our urban and rural offices reflect this balance and appreciation of the variety and richness of natural landscapes.
We love our work. It is our craft and we look to share this passion with our clients to create for them exceptional homes. Homes that make your heart sing.
New Enquiries
To discuss a project please contact
t: 020 7998 1525
e: studio@woldon.com
