Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted RIBA Chartered Architects in Maidstone
Arts Architecture is a RIBA-chartered architectural practice established in 2005, dedicated to delivering client-focused design solutions. Our expertise spans residential and mixed-use developments in the UK, alongside international projects for cultural institutions, museums, and performing arts venues. With over 35 years of combined experience, our team prioritises sustainability, heritage preservation, and innovative design tailored to each project's unique context.We specialise in navigating complex planning processes, listed building regulations, and sustainable technologies such as air-source heat pumps and solar panels. Our approach integrates early-stage brief development, feasibility studies, and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring projects meet both aesthetic and functional requirements while adhering to budgetary and environmental goals.
Services
Architectural Design
Interior Design
Heritage Consultancy
Sustainable Architecture
Planning Regularisation
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in architectural design and heritage projects.
- Our team specialises in listed building conservation and sustainable design solutions.
- We provide end-to-end project management from planning applications to construction.
- Our RIBA-chartered practice combines innovation with practical, client-centric approaches.
- We deliver tailored consultancy for cultural venues including theatres and museums.
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
What people say
Excellent communication
Innovative solutions
Meticulous detail
Timely delivery
Creative vision
Services
Architectural Design
We create bespoke architectural solutions for residential and cultural projects, focusing on functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability. Our process includes initial concept development, planning applications, and construction management. With expertise in both modern and heritage contexts, we ensure designs meet regulatory requirements while reflecting client aspirations.
Heritage Consultancy
Specialising in listed buildings and historic environments, we provide heritage statements, conservation plans, and planning regularisation. Our team navigates complex regulations to preserve architectural integrity while enabling modern adaptations. Services include historical research and liaison with conservation bodies.
Sustainable Architecture
We integrate renewable energy systems like solar panels and air-source heat pumps into designs, prioritising energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. Our approach balances sustainability with practicality, ensuring long-term cost savings and compliance with evolving regulations for residential and commercial projects.
Interior Design
Our interior design services focus on creating functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces for homes and cultural venues. We specialise in spatial reconfiguration, material selection, and lighting design, ensuring solutions align with architectural context and client needs while adhering to accessibility standards.
Planning Regularisation
We assist with retrospective planning applications for unauthorised building works, including listed building consent and building regulations compliance. Our team prepares detailed submissions to resolve enforcement issues, ensuring projects meet legal requirements while minimising disruption for clients.
People
David Wright
Principal Architect
With over 35 years' experience, David leads residential and cultural projects, specialising in heritage buildings and sustainable design. He is a RIBA-chartered architect known for innovative solutions in listed building conservation.
Rowena Willard-Wright
Senior Consultant
Rowena brings 15 years' expertise in museum planning and heritage management, contributing to conservation plans for historic sites like Walmer Castle and Osborne House. She focuses on client-centric cultural project delivery.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide residential design, heritage consultancy, sustainable architecture, interior design, and planning regularisation for listed buildings.
Do you work on international projects?
Yes, we handle cultural and residential projects globally, including museums in Oman and theatres in the UAE.
How do you approach heritage building projects?
We combine historical research with modern adaptations, preparing heritage statements and liaising with conservation bodies to preserve architectural integrity.
Can you assist with planning permission issues?
Yes, we specialise in retrospective planning applications and resolving enforcement notices for unauthorised building works.
What sustainable technologies do you recommend?
We integrate solar panels, air-source heat pumps, and rainwater harvesting systems to enhance energy efficiency in residential and commercial projects.
