Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Dorset
Established in 2001, ASA Architects has built a reputation for delivering specialist architectural design and consultancy services across diverse sectors. Our expertise spans residential projects, commercial developments, educational facilities, sports infrastructure, and conservation work, including listed buildings and conservation areas. With a focus on client collaboration, we provide tailored solutions from initial concept to project completion, supported by detailed planning and technical drawings.Based in Dorset, we operate nationally and internationally, maintaining strong partnerships with construction professionals to ensure informed, high-quality outcomes. Our practice combines creative design with practical construction knowledge, addressing challenges in both historic and modern contexts while adhering to regulatory requirements.
Services
Residential Architecture
Commercial Design
Conservation Projects
Sports Facilities
Education Sector
Planning Applications
Building Surveys
Contract Administration
New Build Homes
Extension Conversions
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of architectural expertise across diverse sectors
- Specialist knowledge in listed buildings and conservation area projects
- Client-focused approach with end-to-end project support
- National and international project experience
- High-quality technical drawings and regulatory compliance expertise
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
- ARB
Services
Residential Architecture
Specialist residential design covering new builds, urban apartments, and mews properties. We create tailored solutions balancing client needs with planning requirements. Our experience includes challenging sites and heritage contexts, ensuring functional, aesthetically pleasing outcomes that enhance property value and lifestyle.
Conservation Projects
Expert conservation services for listed buildings and conservation areas. We combine deep understanding of historic materials and construction techniques with modern requirements. Our approach preserves architectural integrity while enabling practical adaptations, ensuring compliance with strict heritage guidelines and local authority expectations.
Sports Facilities
Comprehensive sports infrastructure consultancy including stadium masterplanning, covered arenas, and multi-use games areas. We advise on Green Guide compliance and work with design teams to deliver functional, spectator-friendly facilities. Projects range from grassroots to professional sports venues across football, rugby, and cricket.
Planning Applications
Full planning application service with detailed drawings and negotiations. We assess development needs, prepare submissions, and manage local authority interactions. Our expertise covers householder extensions, commercial developments, and complex projects requiring phased approvals, ensuring clear communication and successful outcomes.
Building Surveys
Detailed building surveys providing accurate measurements and condition analysis. Essential for extensions, conversions, or conservation work, our surveys document construction types and identify structural considerations. This foundational data informs all subsequent design and renovation decisions with precision.
People
Andy Strange
Architect
Andy Strange BA HONS DIP Arch RIBA ARB leads ASA Architects with over 20 years' experience in residential, commercial, and conservation projects. His expertise spans new builds, listed buildings, and sports facilities, combining creative design with technical precision across national and international commissions.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in residential design, conservation projects, sports facilities, education sector work, and commercial developments, with particular expertise in listed buildings and conservation areas.
Do you handle planning applications?
Yes, we manage full planning applications including drawings, submissions, and negotiations with local authorities for both domestic and commercial projects.
Can you work on listed buildings?
Yes, we have extensive conservation experience with listed buildings and in sensitive heritage areas, ensuring compliance with strict preservation guidelines.
What areas do you cover?
Based in Dorset, we work throughout Cornwall, the West Country, Home Counties, and undertake national and international projects.
How much do extensions cost?
Home extension projects typically range from £5,000 to £100,000 depending on complexity, with detailed cost planning included in our service.
Do you offer initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to discuss your project requirements and outline potential approaches and costs.
