Business Details
We are a family-run architectural practice based in Holsworthy, Devon, serving clients across the South West. Our directors, Lyndon and Hannah Piper, lead a dedicated team offering over 50 years of combined experience in bespoke architectural services. We provide comprehensive support from initial site appraisals through to full project management and construction completion. Our expertise spans small domestic extensions, large residential developments, and commercial projects of varying complexity. We collaborate closely with trusted local consultants including structural engineers, ecologists, and planning specialists to ensure robust solutions. Strong partnerships with local builders and suppliers guarantee that every project is executed with quality, care, and attention to detail.
We manage every stage in-house, from measured surveys and feasibility studies to detailed technical design and procurement support. Our long-established relationships with Local Planning Authorities in Devon and Cornwall streamline the planning process for our clients. We prioritise clear communication and tailored guidance, ensuring clients enjoy the process while we handle the technical complexities. Our commitment to professional standards and client satisfaction drives every decision, delivering high-quality, buildable designs that meet aspirations and budgets.
We manage every stage in-house, from measured surveys and feasibility studies to detailed technical design and procurement support. Our long-established relationships with Local Planning Authorities in Devon and Cornwall streamline the planning process for our clients. We prioritise clear communication and tailored guidance, ensuring clients enjoy the process while we handle the technical complexities. Our commitment to professional standards and client satisfaction drives every decision, delivering high-quality, buildable designs that meet aspirations and budgets.
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years' combined architectural experience.
- Our in-house team manages every project stage completely.
- We maintain strong relationships with Devon and Cornwall planners.
- Our trusted local builder partnerships ensure quality construction.
- We provide comprehensive services from feasibility to procurement.
Services
Feasibility Studies
We conduct thorough feasibility studies including site-specific planning history searches and desktop mapping research to inform initial project viability. Following an initial brief, Managing Director Lyndon Piper provides expert planning advice and agrees on tailored next steps. This stage ensures clients receive accurate fee estimates and clear direction for pre-construction works.
Measured Site Surveys
We carry out all measured survey work in-house to gain a deep understanding of site constraints, existing structures, and wider setting. This hands-on approach ensures our designs respond accurately to the physical context and opportunities. Clients benefit from precise data that underpins every subsequent design and planning decision.
Concept Design
We collaborate closely to develop creative solutions that merge function, aspiration, budget, and buildability into a coherent initial concept. During this stage we consult trusted partners such as ecologists, engineers, and contractors to validate feasibility early. Our guidance ensures the design direction aligns with client goals while maintaining practical viability.
Planning Applications
We navigate the planning process as lead agents, managing everything from pre-application advice to the discharge of planning conditions. Our long-established relationships with Local Planning Authorities in Devon and Cornwall streamline this critical stage. Clients receive expert representation that maximises the likelihood of a successful consent.
Technical Design
Our experienced architectural technicians produce thoroughly detailed construction drawings and specifications for estimators, contractors, and building control compliance. We ensure all statutory requirements, including Building Regulations, are met for an efficient procurement and build process. Ongoing up-to-date advice supports both clients and contractors throughout the construction phase.
