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Recent Commissions/Approvals: Ladygate Rd, Dorking, Surrey - loft & garage conversion to habitable space, Herons Way, Horsham, Fairhalls Crescent, Horsham, Another open plan kitchen/dining/family social room, with level threshold glazed gable end, huge master bedroom/dressing/en-suite with vaulted ceiling & new bathroom & new front extension, enlarging sitting room, amazing transformation from the original bungalow @ Now Oakhill Road - 3 clients in a row, 47,49 & 51!

Building On Site : Keats Close, Horsham, glazed gable end extension & Broomfield Drive, Billingshurst, construction glazed gable end double storey extension under way, Brook Road, Horsham, Completed - Master bedroom/en-suite above kitchen, flat roof element all in GRP. Blunts Way, shell & Floors completed, & steel "A" frame up rear extension. Slinfold - Five Oaks Road - Timber frame up & brick leaf under construction, roof nearly completed - New Double Storey Side Extension & With Glazed Gable End Extension. Level Threshold Sliding Aluminium Doors 11m Wide & 4m Double Height In Open Plan Kitchen/Dining & Games Room Adding To Existing Detached House & Still @ Finishing Off - The Drive, Ifold - Converting Bungalow to a house - Bedford Road - Glazed gable end & 2 storey scheme now completed, 9.5m x 4m glazed gable end aluminium sliding doors installed this week - images to follow.

Bungalow & Garage Into House - The Drive, Ifold - With New First Floor & Loft Added To Make Into a Huge 250 sqm House! (additional 125 sqm added) Construction Now double storey, dining room converted into grand double height staircase, stunning double height glazed gable end family/social room with kitchen/dining social room - 11.5m wide & Internal height of 4m glazed gable end & 9.5m sliding aluminium doors, 7m high roof vaulted grand staircase, made with oak open tread glass balustrade.

Large Metal Warehouse/Workshops In Goring: Latest commision for 2 large units for metal workshops for motorhomes & solar panel specialist Sunsolar, modern efficient space for new workshops/storage. New instruction converting tired family house with many spaces completely redesigned for modern day living. Proposed new bedroom & en-suite, first floor side extension. House with 2 Master Bedrooms, suitable for growing teenagers, looking for their private space , clever use of light chimneys & sun tubes bring additional natural light to all internal new areas.

Slinfold - Demolition of existing ground floor extension & building replacement two storey front extension with timber bay window. A lovely Victorian building steeped in "Character" - Already On Site! Commissioned to amend drawings by a previous cad technician who was "Not An Architect" bring to fruition, their ideas in extending their home to compliment the original features, enhance the internal spaces, flush ceilings where possible, using brick specials, double storey extension matched the existing building, sun tubes to landings, double vaulted Master bedroom with "King Oak Trussed Minstrel Gallery"

Normans Estate - Paulo Gucci's Previous Residence - 75 Acre's. Planning approved & completed, to convert the indoor Oak frame covered swimming pool to be adjoined onto the 3 bedroom cottage to make a stunning double vaulted lounge/sitting/family social space, split level floors to contain the new kitchen area, additional bedrooms, new drive & electric gate.

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We Provide Appraisals - Before Making An Offer....

We can provide an appraisal "Impartial Advice" for homeowners/self builders (fee will be charged for this meeting) to advise/guide you in what could be possible/achieved with extensions/alterations/New Builds, including planning advice, simply organise a date with the estate agents, we can accompany you and provide a "Verbal" appraisal in unlocking the full potential of your prospective new home.

Paul - We would like to thank you again for the brilliant handling of our planning application with the council - rather complicated case of extension in the middle of town. We are pretty confident that not many architects would have succeeded to achieve what you have achieved, for our "Iriness Wellbeing Centre" thanks to your creative approach and determination. We really appreciate your work

With gratitude & best regards,
Irina & Patrick Bourdier, Victoria Rd, Horsham”

"Thank you, Paul, Once again for your fantastic design of our Victorian property. Only as the construction was coming along did I realise how practical you had made the space for modern living. You managed to fit into our design so many features such as a large kitchen, utility room and WC while still maintain the feeling of space. It's also dually noted that you showed sensitivity to the Victorian features of the property which we were keen to keep. I look forward to recommending you to others looking to improve their property's.In fact, I've just past on you details to my brother-in-law"

Ivan Killip - Spencer Rd, Horsham

“Paul made the design and planning process easy and fun for turning an ordinary outdated 1960's bungalow into a smart 21 Century single level living – No mean feat for a project which took almost a year from first meeting to completion of the build”

Helen R - Old Millmeads, Horsham

Our Philosophy - Space

When it comes to your home, size matters, yet however it doesn't necessary matter if your home is large in sqm or more than it feels large. In fact "Spacious Also Brings A Sense of Happiness & Wellbeing" is ranked as more important than the homes actual size. So whats the answer? Its all about rethinking the layout of the design and arranging your homes, cleverly. Simply - Architects can create a sense that you have more space, through clever designs - Our creative designs will exceed your expectations....

"Look @ our satisfied customers Testimonials & Visit Our Completed Stunning Work In Horsham"

"Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort" - John Ruskin

Quality Is In The "Detailed Designs We Produce" with images shown here...

New "Gable Extension" spacious family/social room, remote control roof lights, external swimming pools can be used all year round, tranformed with insulated metal profile roof, insulated glazing systems, led coloured lights, underfloor wet heating, Hetas Certified wood burner, elderly parents, teenagers require their independence.

Community facilities, an old building in need of complete redesigning into a stunning contempoary modern spacious building that can be enjoyed by all the users of the facility in the heart of Horsham

Victorian character building with a hidden fanking entrance door & no hallway & no views to the garden, completely transformed, with new entrance door facing the street , welcoming entrance hallway, new W.C., utilitys and huge spaicious double height kitchen/dining/social rm, level threshold to patio & gargens & side accesway

Tired 1960's bungalow - Completely re-designed with "Open Plan Orangery", stunning roof lantern/Bi-Fold Doors & new Masterbedroom with French doors to garden & new En-suite wet-room.

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Award Winning arb & RIBA Chartered Architects Covering Sussex & Surrey, Located In "HORSHAM" W. Sussex

"DEMAND FOR CREATIVE DESIGNS FOR PROJECTS/EXTENSIONS" Any Space Has An Impact On Your Heath & Wellbeing - An Airy Stunning Home With Interior Design Ideas - 100's Of Satisfied Clients Already (similar to TV) Contemporary, Rustic, Foley Period Style, Spacious Dormers, Bedrooms & En-suites, Open Plan Kitchen, Dining, Family Rm, Level Threshold Door's, Garage To Annexe, Bungalow & New Floor To A House. We Are Local Commercial/Residential Architects, Listen, Interpret Your Ideas, Communication, Creativity & Service Is Vital & Relationship Between Client/Architect Is Crucial. Being Local Manage Contractors, Inc External Works, Paving, Resin Bond Drives, Remote GSM Gates, Even A ShowHouse To View - Spacious Extensions. Rooms 11.5m wide & 4m high vaulted ceilings - anything is possible, just your imagination & budget. Complete Opposite To "Faceless Online Service Websites" who's service are limited for a reason, in reduced value, quality of service & may not have any qualifications at all & not qualified architects or even local...

WARNING - SOME WEB SITES  PRETEND TO BE ARCHITECTS - Qualified Architects Must Have "arb" Logo & Be Registered On Their Websites  (Architects Registration Board)

Simple Drawings By Cad Companies Are For "Weatherproof Boxes" See Failed Projects With No Construction/Scheduled Drawings. You Need Confidence, What Is Designed By An Architect Are Instructions How Its Built For A Builder Without Specification Drawings, Its A Lottery Whats Built, Cheap Felt Roofs, Not GRP, No Level Thresholds etc...

On-line "Fixed Low/Fees" deceptive for any quality construction project, look for the "Best Value of Service" Budget &  suitable builders, are important, but "Quality of Service" at the initial planning stage is fundamental to the success of any project. "If the layout/design is wrong" - Planning & Building Control drawings become worthless. You need, great design with "Tender Construction Drawings" @ 1:5 scale door/window schedules, electrical diagrams & site visits - "Difficult for online company to provide this Level of Service, Compared To Us & On Site With You! Click This:

"Bespoke, Designs By Being Local" from the initial meeting & be novated to supervise on site too. Sadly, its unregulated. anybody can call them selves "Designers", be agents - National Websites Marketing Companies promoting services, some have no addresses/qualifications shown, low fixed fees, high volume sales, promoting 3D surveys, or "Price Comparison Sites - "Value of Service Will Be Limited/Restricted" Pointless,, when your monies spent & the projects not completed. To increase your chances of success, you need to meet the architect directly. We even recommend a suitable builder, rather than trust a "Cold Call Letter" promoting their services. Websites that advertise as providing "Architectural Services", are not architects, their service in providing simple plans/elevations become worthless if they cant be upgraded to detailed construction/specification drawings. The word "Architect" is protected in law, so, others get round to promote "Architectural Services".

"Unqualified designers" - surveyors, engineers, builders "in-house design" - with no location indicated (may provide a simple design & promote other services) compared to "Architects Are Trained To Design & Run Projects On Site & Introduce Builders & Structural Engineers @ A Later Stage" We study over 7yrs, possibly up to 15 years to be a fully qualified arb registered architect. Architects must be registered with arb - Architects Registration Board & Part 3 RIBA - Advanced Diploma In Professional Practice In Architecture (ADPPA)

Easy Check List:
1. Registered with ARB - Note - RIBA Membership is not proof & may only be "Affiliate Members" are not proof they are architects & ensure practice has a large portfolio to show you!.*
2. Local Architects will have a good relationship with planning/building control officers "Able to meet on site easily"
3. Drawings completed "In-House" by builders/contractors - will  not be truly independent.
4. "Architects are independent & can introduce - Main Contractors, Sub-Contractors & Suppliers" will all help produce a successful project - Exactly What We Do!

Architects are an essential investment, capable of planning & designing & running of any project & look to maximising your project budget.

1) CONCEPT - Sketch ideas @ site meetings & tracing alternative schemes called "Options".

2) PLAN - "Options" to work out best prefered layouts total areas & submit to planning & keep in touch with officers.

3) BUILD - Show projects under construction, inspire, master-plan, creating space to enjoy reorganise sequence of spaces, entrance, hallway, stairs can relocated, be uplifting, airy & naturally lit experience, details include level threshold's. Quality/Detail we aspire for each project. Here is a Link: If you have planning drawings & need construction/tender/schedule drawings & reputable contractor/suppliers.- We even organise a "Design Team" ensuring each project are completed satisfactorily.

WHY SHOULD YOU COMMISION US?

Local & Proud...Of our award from "Sussex Heritage Trust" stunning "Barn Conversion",shown below & commercial projects, inc 940 seat Vue cinema cladding system, Boris Johnson (then Major of London) opened rugby changing rooms in London, to small extensions, double storeys, open plan kitchen dining social rooms glazed gable end, level threshold bi-fold doors, wet under floor heating system & latest electrical technologies are specified. Linked to HDC website as "Preferred Designer's" have been checked by Sussex Building Control & are LABC Partners. comprehensive list of completed local jobs, some quite controversial schemes & have a "Showhouse/Office" a “Testament” of how good we really are - Our fee is first agreed & fixed from the outset - Look @ our latest images below...

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