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How We Work

Architecture without the fluff

We don’t start with styles, trends, or wish lists.

We start with you — your space, your priorities, and the problems you want to solve.

Every design decision follows from that.

1. Listen carefully

Before drawing anything, we listen.

We want to understand how you live, what’s frustrating, what’s working, and what isn’t.

The small details usually hold the biggest clues.

2. Understand the problem

Every home carries hidden potential — and hidden constraints.

We look for both.

Whether that’s daylight, structure, planning limits, or just the way rooms connect, our job is to read the building honestly before suggesting change.

3. Design the right solution

Once we understand the brief, we test options.

Some clients need a full renovation; others just need a smarter layout.

Our designs are tailored, not templated — always simple, clear, and buildable.

What makes our approach different

We focus on clarity over complexity.

Drawings that speak plainly, ideas that work in practice, and decisions that make your home more comfortable, efficient, and affordable to run.

Less energy wasted, less material thrown away, and more value in what already exists.

The Process

We keep things structured but flexible — a clear path from first idea to finished project.

1. First Notes

An affordable starting point to explore ideas, layouts, and retrofit strategies.

2. Planning + Design

We prepare detailed proposals and handle local authority requirements.

3. Technical + Construction

Full drawing packages and on-site support if you need it.

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