Business Details
41 Years
experience
Expert Architects in Tonbridge, Kent | MKA Architects
MKA Architects is a chartered architectural practice with almost 40 years of experience in designing buildings, offering comprehensive planning advice, architectural design, and building regulations expertise. Established in 1985, we are affiliated with the Royal Institute of British Architects and the Royal Town Planning Institute, reflecting our commitment to professional standards. Our team specialises in guiding clients through the entire project lifecycle, from concept development to handover, with a focus on achieving high energy performance targets and innovative design solutions.We maintain longstanding relationships with Kent-based councils and local authorities, enabling successful project progression through planning and building control processes. Our expertise spans private residential projects, community spaces, and sensitive refurbishments of listed buildings, combining technical precision with creative problem-solving. We prioritise transparency, budget adherence, and collaborative client partnerships to transform ideas into built reality without unexpected challenges.
Services
Architectural Design
Planning Applications
Building Regulations
Heritage Refurbishments
Residential Projects
Commercial Developments
Community Spaces
Sustainable Design
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer 39 years' experience in architectural design and planning
- Our team includes RIBA-chartered professionals and RTPI-registered planners
- We maintain longstanding relationships with Kent local authorities
- We deliver full-service project management from concept to completion
- Our designs prioritise energy efficiency and regulatory compliance
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institute of British Architects
- Royal Town Planning Institute
Services
Architectural Design
We create tailored architectural solutions for residential and commercial projects. Our approach combines innovative design with practical functionality, ensuring compliance with planning regulations. With decades of experience, we transform client visions into buildable realities while maintaining aesthetic integrity and cost-effectiveness.
Planning Applications
Our chartered planners navigate complex planning processes on your behalf. We prepare comprehensive submissions to local authorities, leveraging our longstanding relationships with Kent councils. From initial feasibility studies to full application packages, we maximise approval chances while maintaining design intent.
Heritage Refurbishments
We specialise in sensitive restoration and extension of historic structures. Recent projects include Grade II Listed Control Tower adaptations. Our expertise preserves architectural heritage while introducing modern functionality, ensuring compliance with conservation area regulations and building standards.
Building Regulations
We produce technical drawings and specifications meeting all current building standards. Our detailed knowledge of regulatory frameworks ensures safe, legal construction while maintaining design quality. This includes energy performance calculations and accessibility compliance documentation.
Community Projects
We deliver civic architecture solutions that serve local communities. Recent projects include the Kings Hill Golf Club extension and Control Tower conversion. Our approach balances public access requirements with aesthetic considerations, creating functional spaces that enhance community engagement and heritage appreciation.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services including planning applications, building regulations, design development and construction management for residential, commercial and heritage projects.
How experienced are your architects?
Our team includes Royal Institute of British Architects chartered professionals with combined experience spanning almost four decades, working across Kent and beyond.
Can you handle listed building projects?
Yes, we specialise in sensitive refurbishments of heritage structures, including recent Grade II Listed Control Tower adaptations and conservation area developments.
How do you manage planning applications?
We prepare comprehensive planning submissions and leverage our longstanding local authority relationships to navigate the approval process efficiently while protecting design integrity.
Do you work on community projects?
Yes, we deliver civic architecture solutions including the Kings Hill Golf Club extension and Control Tower community conversion projects.
