Our History
We are very proud to take our name from our founder, Louis Emanuel Jean Guy de Savoie-Carignan de Soissons (1890–1962) who is perhaps most famous for creating the Master Plan of Welwyn Garden City in 1920 and in doing so revolutionising the approach to town planning, incorporating housing, retail, green space and industry. We are still involved with the town both with our custodial oversight of the legacy, regeneration, and new projects
It is vital to note that Louis did more than simply create visions of homes and businesses on paper.
For all his insistence on certain classical values of architecture and design, he also recognised that this was not purely an intellectual exercise. He was creating structures to be used and loved by the people within them.
We are honoured to be the custodians of the principles and standards of our founder set over 100 years ago which remain at the core of our business philosophy.
1920
Louis de Soissons Architects is founded by Louis Emanuel Jean Guy de Savoie-Carignan de Soissons and is commissioned to design Welwyn Garden City, works continue into the 1950’s
1926
The Shredded Wheat Factory in Welwyn garden City is opened by the 4th Marquis of Salisbury
1933
Newquay House in Kennington is completed (Now Grade II Listed)
1946
Louis appointed to re-design the war shattered City of Plymouth and a regional office is opened
1958
The Warner Stand at Lord’s Cricket Ground opens
1960
The headquarters for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists at 27 Sussex Road, London completes, the foundation stone was laid by HM The Queen Mother
1971
Construction begins on the Brighton Marina. HM The Queen opened the completed Marina in 1978
1974
Winchester Crown Courts is constructed
1982
Opening of a new supermarket for J Sainsbury and an office for the Danish Bacon Co. in Welwyn Garden City
1995
A new swimming pool, gymnasium and teaching block are delivered for Dulwich College Preparatory School
2005
North Street Quadrant, Brighton retail scheme developed
2010
Swan Court, Worple Road, Wimbledon completed
2018
Jack Barclay. Refurbishing the world’s most famous Bentley dealership in Mayfair.
2019
Ferrari Mayfair. Bringing the world’s most famous brand Mayfair with a world first global flagship site
2020
Louis de Soissons celebrate 100 Years and look ahead to the future
1920
Louis de Soissons Architects is founded by Louis Emanuel Jean Guy de Savoie-Carignan de Soissons and is commissioned to design Welwyn Garden City, works continue into the 1950’s
1926
The Shredded Wheat Factory in Welwyn garden City is opened by the 4th Marquis of Salisbury
1933
Newquay House in Kennington is completed (Now Grade II Listed)
1946
Louis appointed to re-design the war shattered City of Plymouth and a regional office is opened
1958
The Warner Stand at Lord’s Cricket Ground opens
1960
The headquarters for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists at 27 Sussex Road, London completes, the foundation stone was laid by HM The Queen Mother
1971
Construction begins on the Brighton Marina. HM The Queen opened the completed Marina in 1978
1974
Winchester Crown Courts is constructed
1982
Opening of a new supermarket for J Sainsbury and an office for the Danish Bacon Co. in Welwyn Garden City
1995
A new swimming pool, gymnasium and teaching block are delivered for Dulwich College Preparatory School
2005
North Street Quadrant, Brighton retail scheme developed
2010
Swan Court, Worple Road, Wimbledon completed
2018
Jack Barclay. Refurbishing the world’s most famous Bentley dealership in Mayfair.
2019
Ferrari Mayfair. Bringing the world’s most famous brand Mayfair with a world first global flagship site
2020
Louis de Soissons celebrate 100 Years and look ahead to the future
