Al-Jawad Pike

Founded 2014 by Jessam Al-Jawad and Dean Pike (both ex-David Chipperfield Architects, studied at The Bartlett). Combines high-end retail with serious social housing practice. "Strong architectural character through imaginative organisation of inexpensive materials" (RIBAJ) is the signature. Celebrated 10 years of practice September 2025. APL SoHo is the studio's breakthrough US retail commission.

Founded by Jessam Al-Jawad and Dean Pike, both trained at David Chipperfield Architects. The practice runs luxury retail (APL, Penhaligon’s, Aesop, Celine) alongside serious public-housing work (Chowdhury Walk, Neave Brown Award 2024).

Notable work

• APL SoHo flagship, New York (Tricarico Architecture and Design PC architect of record) November 2023
• Penhaligon's concept store design — rolled out across 10 stores in Europe, US and Asia
• Aesop Westfield London — wavy terracotta-coloured concrete block wall
• Celine Rome 2016
• Burberry pop-ups
• Chowdhury Walk social housing, Hackney — RIBA Stirling Prize 2024 shortlist, Neave Brown Award 2024 winner

Materials commissioned

• Roman travertine base
• Five onyx/marble species — five-borough vanity rooms
• Artisan curving amphitheatre plaster wall
• Custom gold-brushed trophy display lightboxes
• Back-lit stretched-fabric ceiling

Website: aljawadpike.com