George Saumarez Smith

Spear’s Review

Leading Classical architect George Saumarez Smith was inspired to pursue his career by his grandfather. ‘It’s in my blood,’ he tells Spear’s.

One of five design directors at ADAM Architecture, he works on new buildings, extensions and repairs to historic properties, and offers a design consultancy, with his timeless and elegant style threaded throughout each project. Saumarez Smith has worked on several large-scale schemes, including hundreds of houses in Poundbury, the Dorset development spearheaded by King Charles III when he was the Prince of Wales. 

The residences he designs blend Classical aesthetics with modern facilities. Most of his homes are designed with geothermal or solar energy sources, making them more sustainable. ‘People generally come to me for houses that are going to last,’ he notes. ‘They’re building for themselves but also for their children.’