Business Details
Bespoke Residential Architects in Hampshire
We are Verity and Laurence, RIBA Chartered Architects based in Hampshire, dedicated to transforming residential spaces into dream homes. Our practice specialises in bespoke architectural design, offering tailored solutions for new builds, extensions, and renovations. With a focus on residential projects, we guide clients through every stagefrom initial concept and planning to technical design and on-site support. Our approach combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of planning legislation, ensuring seamless project delivery. We prioritise personal service, investing time to understand client needs, lifestyles, and budgets. Our portfolio showcases diverse projects across Hampshire, including listed buildings, new developments, and commercial conversions.We pride ourselves on demystifying the architectural process, providing clear communication and jargon-free guidance. Our teams experience spans technical construction details, site management, and stakeholder collaboration, ensuring projects meet both regulatory standards and client aspirations. We believe well-designed homes enhance quality of life, and our commitment to excellence has earned us repeat clients and industry recognition. As advocates for sustainable design, we integrate energy-efficient solutions, such as our project meeting the 2030 Climate Challenge. Our goal is to make the architectural journey enjoyable and rewarding, delivering spaces that exceed expectations.
Services
Residential Design
Extensions
Renovations
Investor Appraisals
Site Support
Highlights and features
- We provide a fully bespoke design service tailored to your lifestyle and budget.
- Our team has extensive experience in navigating complex planning and building regulations.
- We offer free one-hour consultations to understand your project goals.
- We act as Contract Administrators, ensuring quality control and cost management during construction.
- Our portfolio includes award-winning projects in the New Forest and Hampshire countryside.
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
What people say
Fantastic partners
Professional, proactive
Great stakeholder partners
Exceeded expectations
In safe hands
Services
Residential Design
We create tailored residential designs that reflect your lifestyle and aspirations. Our process begins with in-depth consultations to understand your vision, followed by concept development and planning applications. We specialise in new builds, extensions, and renovations, ensuring compliance with local regulations while prioritising aesthetic and functional excellence. Our designs balance innovation with practicality, delivering spaces that enhance daily living.
Extensions
Our extension services focus on expanding living spaces while maintaining structural integrity and design harmony. We handle all aspects from feasibility studies and planning permissions to technical drawings and on-site management. Whether adding a single-storey extension or a full double-storey addition, we ensure seamless integration with existing architecture and adherence to building regulations.
Renovations
We revitalise existing properties through comprehensive renovation solutions. Our expertise includes listed building upgrades, internal reconfigurations, and modernisation projects. We coordinate technical specifications, material selections, and contractor management to deliver high-quality results. Our approach preserves historical character while incorporating modern comforts and energy-efficient systems.
Investor Appraisals
We provide detailed appraisals for property investors, assessing planning potential and development viability. Our services include site analysis, unit yield projections, and regulatory compliance reviews. We advise on conversion strategies for commercial-to-residential projects and help investors optimise returns through design efficiency and market-aligned solutions.
Site Support
Our on-site support ensures project quality and budget adherence. We conduct regular site visits, chair progress meetings, and certify contractor payments. We act as Contract Administrators, resolving technical queries and ensuring compliance with approved plans. This oversight guarantees that the final build aligns with design intent and regulatory standards.
People
Verity Lovelock
Design Director and Architect
Verity oversees all design projects and client consultations. With expertise in residential architecture, she specialises in translating client visions into functional, beautiful spaces. Her portfolio includes award-winning renovations and new builds in the New Forest and Hampshire. Verity prioritises client collaboration and sustainable design.
Laurence Wright
Technical Director and Architect
Laurence leads technical design and site support, with a focus on construction details and regulatory compliance. He has extensive experience in complex renovations and listed buildings. His work ensures projects meet rigorous technical standards while maintaining design integrity. Laurence also provides hands-on site management for critical phases.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We specialise in residential design, extensions, renovations, investor appraisals, and full-site support for projects in Hampshire and surrounding areas.
Do you work with listed buildings?
Yes, we have significant experience renovating listed properties, ensuring compliance with heritage regulations while modernising living spaces.
Can you help with planning permission?
We manage the entire planning process, including negotiations with local authorities and preparing documentation for planning applications.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide a free one-hour discovery call to discuss your project goals and assess how we can support you.
What areas do you cover?
Our primary focus is Hampshire, including the New Forest, Southampton, Winchester, and Romsey, with select projects across the South of England.
How do you ensure project quality?
We conduct regular site visits, chair progress meetings, and certify payments only after verifying completed work meets our exacting standards.
