Business Details
12 Years
experience
Expert Architecture & Design Advisory in Cheltenham
With over five decades of architectural expertise, I provide impartial design advisory services tailored to residential and commercial projects. My approach focuses on collaborative client engagement, ensuring emotional, practical, and financial alignment from concept to completion. Having worked on diverse projects including private residences, commercial spaces, and award-winning designs, I specialise in early-stage project clarification to prevent costly mistakes.My transdisciplinary methodology combines architectural innovation with practical problem-solving, supported by a library of design resources and a career spanning global projects. I prioritise client empowerment through transparent communication and a proven track record of transforming complex challenges into successful built environments.
Services
Architectural Design Consultation
Design Advisory Service
Transdisciplinary Design Consultancy
Project Clarification Sessions
Residential Renovation Advice
Commercial Space Design
Historic Building Adaptation
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of architectural experience in residential and commercial design
- Our pay-as-you-go advisory service focuses on early-stage project clarification
- We combine transdisciplinary design approaches with practical problem-solving
- Our portfolio includes award-winning projects across diverse building types
- We maintain transparent communication throughout the design process
Associations and certifications
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
What people say
Excellent ideas
Stunning design
Practical brilliance
Innovative approach
Collaborative style
Services
Architectural Design Consultation
Professional architectural guidance for residential and commercial projects. Specialising in early-stage concept development and feasibility assessments. Helps clients clarify requirements before committing to major investments, ensuring projects meet practical, emotional, and financial objectives through 50+ years of accumulated expertise.
Transdisciplinary Design Consultancy
Integrated design approach combining architectural innovation with cross-disciplinary problem-solving. Addresses complex challenges through collaborative research and development. Delivers creative solutions that balance aesthetic considerations with functional requirements across diverse project types including historic buildings and contemporary spaces.
Project Clarification Sessions
Structured advisory sessions focusing on initial project definition. Helps clients explore possibilities and refine ideas through targeted questioning. Prevents costly mistakes by establishing clear parameters before construction begins, using proven methodologies developed over decades of professional practice.
Residential Renovation Advice
Specialist guidance for residential property transformations. Covers extensions, conversions, and modernisations while maintaining architectural integrity. Expertise in blending traditional elements with contemporary requirements, demonstrated through successful projects including Grade II listed building adaptations and innovative living space solutions.
Commercial Space Design
Tailored design solutions for commercial environments including retail, hospitality, and office spaces. Focuses on functional layouts that enhance business operations while meeting regulatory requirements. Proven track record in creating commercially successful spaces such as restaurants, shops, and medical facilities.
People
Christopher Margenout
Architect & Design Consultant
Architect with 50+ years' experience in residential and commercial design. Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, former RIBA member, and holder of architectural qualifications from Gloucestershire College of Art & Design. Specialises in transdisciplinary design solutions and early-stage project clarification.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
I specialise in residential and commercial design consultation, project clarification, and transdisciplinary design solutions for both new builds and property renovations.
How can your design advisory service benefit my project?
My service helps clarify your requirements before major investments, preventing costly mistakes through 50+ years of architectural expertise and targeted questioning techniques.
Do you work with listed buildings?
Yes, I have extensive experience adapting Grade II listed buildings while maintaining their character, as demonstrated by successful transformations of historic properties.
What areas do you cover?
Based in Cheltenham, I primarily serve Gloucestershire but have worked on projects across the UK including London and Malta.
How are your fees structured?
I offer flexible pay-as-you-go advisory sessions focused on early-stage project development, with fees tailored to the specific requirements of each design consultation.
