Business Details
We are an architectural practice with more than thirty years of experience delivering design solutions across residential, commercial and industrial sectors. Our team combines Andrews extensive surveying and planning expertise with Simons contemporary architectural training from Plymouth University. We specialise in passive environmental design, BREEAM and Code for Sustainable Homes accreditation, and hold recognised training in Passivhaus principles. This expertise enables us to create buildings that reduce energy consumption while meeting our clients aesthetic and functional requirements. We conduct topographical surveys and develop design schemes that maximise the likelihood of obtaining planning permission. Through our partnership with the local LABC we provide a single point of contact for buildingregulation advice, minimising delays.
Our work spans modest extensions, garage conversions, large industrial projects for retailers such as Waitrose and Morrisons, as well as housing estates, schools and healthcare facilities. Operating on the edge of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we have restored listed chapels, barns and atrisk properties in accordance with English Heritage guidelines. We maintain a network of vetted consultantsincluding ecological surveyors, structural engineers and quantity surveyorsto address specialist requirements. Our commitment is to deliver highquality, valueformoney outcomes while keeping the client and enduser at the heart of every decision. We continually adapt our practice to a carbonaware society, advising on costeffective measures that lower utility bills without compromising design integrity.
Our work spans modest extensions, garage conversions, large industrial projects for retailers such as Waitrose and Morrisons, as well as housing estates, schools and healthcare facilities. Operating on the edge of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we have restored listed chapels, barns and atrisk properties in accordance with English Heritage guidelines. We maintain a network of vetted consultantsincluding ecological surveyors, structural engineers and quantity surveyorsto address specialist requirements. Our commitment is to deliver highquality, valueformoney outcomes while keeping the client and enduser at the heart of every decision. We continually adapt our practice to a carbonaware society, advising on costeffective measures that lower utility bills without compromising design integrity.
Highlights and features
- We have over thirty years of architectural experience.
- Our team holds BREEAM and Passivhaus accredited expertise.
- We partner with LABC for singlepoint regulation advice.
- Our network includes vetted ecological and structural consultants.
- We have restored listed buildings on English Heritages atrisk register.
Services
Surveying and Planning
We conduct detailed topographical surveys and develop design schemes that maximise planning potential. Our expertise, built on Andrews extensive surveying background, enables us to identify site opportunities and mitigate risks early in the process. Clients benefit from faster approvals, reduced redesign costs and a clear roadmap to successful project delivery.
Building Regulations
We work with the local LABC to provide a single point of contact for all buildingregulation matters. Our presubmission discussions and advice streamline compliance, minimising construction delays and avoiding costly rework. The result is a smoother approval process, giving clients confidence and keeping projects on schedule and budget.
Conservation
Operating near a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we specialise in conserving listed chapels, barns and historic houses. Our careful interventions respect English Heritage guidelines while adapting buildings for modern use. Clients receive heritagesensitive solutions that preserve cultural value and meet contemporary performance standards.
