Business Details
14 Years
experience
Award-Winning Residential Architects in Nottingham, Derby & Leicester
We are an award-winning architectural practice with over 15 years of experience in residential design, specialising in planning permission success and detailed construction drawings. Our collaborative approach ensures clients receive tailored solutions for home extensions, conversions, listed building alterations, and new builds across Nottingham, Derby, and Leicester. With a portfolio of over 800 completed projects, we prioritise transparency through fixed-fee packages and no hidden charges.Our team combines technical expertise with creative vision to navigate planning challenges and deliver high-quality, build-ready designs. Recognised nationally for excellence, we maintain a client-centric focus, ensuring clear communication and stress-free processes from initial concept to final approval.
Services
Home extensions
Loft conversions
Garage conversions
New build design
Planning permission
Technical drawings
Cost estimation
3D visualisations
Internal alterations
Conservation area projects
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of experience in residential architectural design.
- Our team has completed over 800 successful home projects.
- We offer fixed fee packages with no hidden charges.
- We provide tailored design solutions to meet individual client needs.
- Our collaborative approach ensures client ideas are central to every project.
What people say
Professional and knowledgeable team
Stress-free process
Outstanding design quality
Excellent communication
Highly recommend
Services
Home extensions
We specialise in designing practical home extensions including rear, side, and double-storey options. Our process begins with understanding client needs, followed by creating detailed plans that maximise space while adhering to local planning regulations. With expertise in over 800 completed projects, we ensure cost-effective solutions that enhance property value and functionality through optimised layouts and structural integrity.
Planning permission
Our planning permission service navigates complex local authority requirements to secure approvals. Leveraging extensive knowledge of council guidelines and 15 years' experience, we prepare comprehensive applications that address potential objections. This includes feasibility assessments, precedent research, and liaison with planning officers to achieve first-time approvals for extensions, conversions, and new builds across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Leicestershire.
Loft conversions
We transform unused loft spaces into functional living areas while maintaining structural compliance. Our service includes assessing roof integrity, designing staircase access, and creating layouts that meet building regulations. By integrating natural light solutions and optimising headroom, we deliver cost-effective conversions that add significant property value while ensuring safety standards and planning requirements are fully met for residential clients.
Technical drawings
Our detailed construction drawings provide builders with precise specifications for successful project execution. This includes structural details, material specifications, and compliance documentation for building control. With a focus on clarity and accuracy, we produce technical packages that streamline the approval process and reduce on-site errors, ensuring seamless transitions from approved designs to physical construction across residential extensions and new build projects.
New build design
We design bespoke new build homes tailored to client requirements and site constraints. Our service covers concept development, planning applications, and technical specifications that balance aesthetics with functionality. By addressing challenges such as permitted development rights and environmental considerations, we create modern, energy-efficient residences that achieve planning approval and meet exacting build standards for discerning homeowners across the East Midlands region.
People
Ben
Founder & Lead Architect
With over 15 years' experience in residential architecture, Ben leads design projects from concept to completion. His expertise in planning negotiations and technical detailing ensures clients receive practical, buildable solutions. Ben's collaborative approach focuses on translating client visions into award-winning designs while maintaining strict budget controls and regulatory compliance.
Denise
Project Coordinator
Denise manages client communications and project timelines, ensuring smooth workflow from initial consultation to final drawings. Her organisational skills and attention to detail maintain the company's high service standards, providing regular progress updates and coordinating multi-disciplinary aspects of residential projects to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
Jodie
Design Architect
Jodie specialises in creating innovative spatial solutions for home extensions and conversions. With a background in both architectural design and construction, she produces detailed drawings that balance creativity with practicality. Her client-focused approach ensures designs meet individual lifestyle needs while adhering to structural and regulatory requirements across the East Midlands region.
Questions
What areas do you cover for architectural services?
We operate across Nottingham, Derby, and Leicester, providing residential design services for extensions, conversions, and new builds throughout the East Midlands region.
Can you help with planning permission applications?
Yes, we specialise in preparing and submitting planning applications, with extensive experience securing approvals for complex projects in conservation areas and listed buildings.
Are your fees fixed or hourly?
All our design packages are offered on a fixed-fee basis with no hidden charges, providing cost certainty from initial concept to final approval.
Do you offer 3D visualisations for projects?
While not included in standard fees, we can provide high-quality 3D renders as an optional extra to help visualise your completed project before construction begins.
How long does the design process take?
Initial designs typically arrive within 6 days, with planning applications submitted 3 days later. Project timelines vary depending on complexity and local authority processing times.
What types of residential projects do you handle?
We specialise in home extensions, loft conversions, garage conversions, new builds, internal alterations, and conservation area projects, with experience across all property types.
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