Mint Architecture was founded by Mint Findlay in 2011, initially based in South Kensington, London, before relocating to Harpenden a decade ago.
Mint is a fully qualified RIBA, RIAS & ARB chartered architect and a graduate of the Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL. Before establishing her practice, she gained broad experience with award-winning AJ100 firms in Edinburgh, Melbourne and London, working on projects ranging from rural barn conversions and contemporary extensions to large international education projects. Through this work she developed a deep knowledge of construction, the coordination skills needed to bring multidisciplinary teams together, and a belief that architecture is most successful when people are at the heart of the process.
Mint Architecture specialises in family homes — shaped around the rhythms of everyday life and the people who live in them. Mint leads every project personally, collaborating with clients to unlock the full potential of their property. Her approach blends creativity, enthusiasm and meticulous attention to detail — shaped in part by postgraduate studies in furniture design — to thoughtfully rebalance character with functionality and create inspiring, uplifting houses inside and out. The practice delivers whole-house remodelling, extensions, refurbishments and occasional new builds.
ABOUT MINT
Mint leads the design and management of all projects, with the support of a small close team of qualified architectural technicians when required. Mint has contacts throughout the construction and design industry. We can offer a full range of architectural (RIBA) services from initial concept design through to project management on site. Mint can also carry out bespoke furniture design and a complete interior design service if required.
Designs grow from the inside out and vice versa so that the practicalities and logistics of the space planning are considered in equal measure to the aesthetics and architectural style.
Mint lives in Harpenden with her husband, their three children and border terrier.
EXPERIENCE
Since qualifying as an Architect 20 years ago, Mint has gained a wide scope of experience, working with well-established practices nationally and internationally. Mint is a graduate of both Architecture and Furniture Design.
2011+ Mint started Mint Architecture with a desire to work more closely and creatively with clients. Mint Architecture focuses on residential projects: family homes that need to adapt as their needs change and grow.
2007/10 Associate Architect at international award winning practice Woods Bagot, leading the launch of the UK Education Sector. Working in London, Melbourne and Abu Dhabi. Lead architect for various education projects- primary schools (under Building Schools for the Future), universities and an SEN school.
2001/07 Project Architect working in Edinburgh. Firstly for RMJM and laterally for Michael Laird Architects (now MLA) working across Residential, Hospitality and Education sectors.
2004 Fully Qualified RIBA & RIAS Architect from Edinburgh University _ RIBA Part III
2002 Diploma in Architectural Studies with Merit at Bartlett School of Architecture (UCL, London)_ RIBA Part II
1999 Postgrad course in Furniture Design at Leith School of Art, Edinburgh. Personal Exhibition opened by Sir Eduardo Paolozzi
1999 BA Hons in Architectural Studies at Newcastle University_ RIBA Part I
1996 Art & Design Foundation Diploma, Leith School of Art, Edinburgh .
Mint is proud of a track record in creating architectural designs and homes that clients truly love. Most projects come through personal recommendations and word of mouth.
Please refer to our Testimonials for further information.