Business Details
18 Years
experience
Expert Architectural Services in Oxfordshire
Established in 2008, Coleman Architecture brings over four decades of architectural expertise to deliver tailored building solutions that align with client needs and budgets. Our practice prioritises environmental sustainability, workplace quality, and historical sensitivity while offering comprehensive services from initial brief development to project completion. We specialise in both residential and commercial architecture, including extensions, conversions, and new builds, with a proven track record in securing planning approvals for complex sites.Our team leverages extensive industry contacts to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless project delivery. With a focus on precision, we produce detailed construction drawings and 2D/3D planning presentations, maintaining strong relationships with high-profile clients across diverse building types.
Services
Residential Extensions
Commercial Architecture
Planning Applications
Building Regulations
Project Management
Heritage Conversions
Sustainable Design
New Build Homes
Conservation Projects
Architectural Visualisations
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of architectural experience in Oxfordshire
- Our team specialises in complex planning approvals and historic buildings
- We prioritise environmental sustainability in all projects
- We coordinate multidisciplinary teams for seamless project delivery
- Our detailed 3D planning presentations enhance client communication
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
Services
Residential Extensions
Design and planning for residential extensions including barn conversions, luxury dwellings, and conservation area projects. We handle complex planning challenges while maintaining architectural integrity. Our team ensures compliance with heritage requirements and environmental standards.
Commercial Architecture
Full-service commercial architecture covering recording studios, dealership facilities, and corporate headquarters. We specialise in adaptive reuse of historic buildings and modern workspace design. Our services include site analysis, planning applications, and construction management.
Planning Applications
Comprehensive planning application support including listed building consents and conservation area developments. We prepare detailed submissions with 3D visualisations to secure approvals for challenging sites. Our success rate includes previously rejected proposals.
Project Management
End-to-end project management from tendering to final certification. We coordinate contractors, process payments, and provide site supervision. Our services ensure projects stay within budget while maintaining quality standards.
Heritage Conversions
Specialist conversions of listed buildings and period properties. We balance modern functionality with historical accuracy using traditional materials and techniques. Recent projects include Grade II listed house extensions and barn transformations.
People
Ian J Coleman
Founder & Lead Architect
Diploma Architect RIBA with 40+ years' experience. Co-founder of Coleman Hicks Partnership in 1979. Specialises in complex planning submissions and heritage architecture. Holds extensive international experience in high-profile developments.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in residential extensions, commercial architecture, heritage conversions, and planning applications across Oxfordshire and southern England.
How do you handle complex planning challenges?
Our team has extensive experience securing planning approvals for sensitive sites, including conservation areas and previously rejected proposals.
Can you manage full construction projects?
Yes, we offer complete project management including contractor coordination, site supervision, and final certification services.
Do you work with listed buildings?
We specialise in Grade II listed property extensions and historic building conversions using traditional materials and techniques.
How are fees structured?
We offer flexible fee structures tailored to project requirements, including 'approvals only' and 'full service' options with transparent pricing.
What areas do you cover?
Primarily Oxfordshire, with projects across southern England and select regional developments requiring specialist architectural input.
