About
LSD Architects was founded in 2018 in Hackney, London, by three friends and partners — Luka, Sam, and Dan.
We are driven by a commitment to excellence, beauty, and functionality in every project. Our work spans various scales, types, and budgets, with experience across master-planning, residential, office, commercial, and cultural buildings, including listed buildings.
We prioritise building honest relationships with clients and colleagues, creating a process that is both seamless and efficient for everyone involved.
We cultivate a collaborative environment where ideas can flow freely.
We believe that practising resource responsibility enhances creativity while benefiting the environment.
We approach authority and established practices with humility, embracing the opportunity to question and explore new ways forward.
We resist the rush to conclusions, giving ourselves the time to deliberate meaningfully.
We infuse our process — and the work itself — with joy and a spirit of playfulness.
LSD Architects is a RIBA chartered practice.
The team
Luka Anic
Luka is an alumnus of the University of Zagreb and has a diverse architectural background from working in Croatia, Italy, Norway, and the UK.
While at ACME in London, he was overseeing the design and construction of the Hilton hotel in the City of London and a luxury residential development in Folkestone.
During his time at Bennetts Associates, he worked on the sustainability-driven Meta HQ in Kings Cross, was the project architect for a mixed-use development in Glasgow and participated in various competitions for large office buildings, masterplans and residential schemes. Earlier he worked with U67 in Oslo, as well as with several local practices in Zagreb.
He worked at Chapman Taylor in Milan and de Architekten Cie from the Netherlands. He co-founded a student magazine called NF, focused on design and societal issues.
Luka is interested in all things design, science and technology.
Samuel Dodsworth
Sam Dodsworth is a highly skilled architect registered with the ARB. He graduated with distinction from the Bartlett School of Architecture.
He has significant experience in the construction of cultural, commercial, transport, and educational buildings, with strong technical skills, particularly in external envelopes.
At Allies and Morrison his focus has been large residential schemes. He was able to oversee the construction of Two Friargate, a large commercial office in the centre of Coventry, leading the external design. His competence with master-planning meant he was also able to meaningfully contribute to the massive Acton Gardens development.
His earlier time at Bennetts Associates was mostly invested in working on Meta HQ in Kings Cross, also contributing to extensive concept studies for Shaftesbury Theatre.
Sam is a passionate athlete, creating initiatives aimed at fostering socialisation and entertainment.
Daniel Cotton
Dan is a registered UK architect and chartered member of the RIBA who graduated from the Bartlett School of Architecture in London.
His broad experience encompasses architecture across commercial, residential and cultural sectors, as well as the refurbishment and redevelopment of listed buildings.
His tenures at Wilkinson Eyre and Bennetts Associates entailed leading multiple projects and designs on significant listed buildings. He worked on complex projects such as the Battersea Power Station, Deutsche Bank HQ, Shaftesbury Theatre, Meta HQ in Kings Cross, and the refurbishment of 22 Grosvenor Gardens, a Victorian listed building.
He worked at 3LHD Architects in Croatia during his studies and travels around Europe, providing a rich experience and appreciation of different architectural approaches.
Daniel is a recent, proud father with a love for jazz and videography.
