Krish Nathaniel is an architectural designer, writer and researcher. 


Alongside working as an urban designer in London, Krish serves as architect-in-residence at a number of London-based adventure playgrounds and is an Associate Lecturer on the MArch Architecture course at Central Saint Martins.


Krish's research focuses on the spatiocultural dimensions of autonomy and augmentation within urban and rural settings, using the tools of free play as a research methodology. This work is often explored through writing and making, exposing spatial conditions and lesser known histories.

Awards and Recognition

Manifestos 2022 (Design Museum/ London Festival of Architecture)

Selected Practitioner 


New Architecture Writers 2021 (Architecture Foundation)

Selected Writer