A home should feel rooted in its place and shaped around the life you want to live.
Architecture is at its best when it connects people to landscape, light and the rhythms of everyday life.
Rooted in the Cornish landscape, our work is guided by a simple belief: Homes should belong to the land they stand on and to the people who live in them.
We design modern, sustainable homes that feel calm, enduring and deeply connected to their surroundings.
The Studio
DJA is a design-led residential architecture studio based on the Cornish coast, working across Cornwall and the South West.
Founded by architect David Jones, the studio brings together more than a decade of experience designing bespoke homes in sensitive landscapes with a deep respect for craft, comfort and natural materials.
When you work with DJA, you work directly with the architect designing your home. David personally leads every commission from the first conversation to the final detail, ensuring continuity, clarity and care throughout the process.
Being a small studio allows us to stay close to each project and to the people we design for.
How We Design
Every project begins with listening.
We take time to understand how you live, what matters to you and how you want your home to feel.
At the same time we carefully study the qualities of the site — its landscape, light, views and climate.
From these conversations and observations, the design begins to take shape.
Craft and Sustainability
Our homes are designed to be both beautiful and deeply comfortable to live in.
Natural materials are chosen for their warmth, durability and honesty, while careful detailing ensures buildings age gracefully over time.
Sustainability is fundamental to this approach. Passive House principles underpin our work, helping create homes that are low-energy, healthy and resilient.
The result is architecture that performs as beautifully as it looks.
Designing a home is a significant journey, but it should also be an enjoyable one.
We guide our clients carefully through each stage of the process, helping navigate planning, design decisions and construction with clarity and confidence. Our role is to bring together creativity, technical knowledge and careful coordination so that you can focus on the excitement of creating a home that truly belongs to you.