Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Guildford Architects
Flowitt Architects have been delivering architectural excellence since 1970, operating from Guildford, Surrey. As a RIBA Chartered practice, we combine creative flair with technical expertise across residential, commercial, healthcare, and heritage projects. Our client-focused approach ensures tailored solutions, from initial concept to construction completion. With decades of experience navigating local planning policies and building regulations, we transform visions into award-winning realities. Our team of architects and technicians prioritises clear communication, fast project turnarounds, and meticulous attention to detail. Recognised through accolades like the Guildford Heritage Award, we serve both repeat and new clients with bespoke architectural services.Whether undertaking barn conversions or new builds, our commitment to quality remains unwavering. We pride ourselves on demystifying complex processes, offering feasibility studies, 3D visualisations, and contract administration. Our reputation for reliability and innovation has been built through consistent delivery of cost-effective, specification-compliant projects. As a locally rooted practice, we maintain deep expertise in Surreys architectural landscape while embracing diverse national challenges.
Services
Architecture and Planning
Building Regulation Advice
Construction Drawing Services
Contract Administration
3D Visualisation
Residential Projects
Commercial Projects
Healthcare Projects
Barn Conversions
Listed Buildings
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We offer a personalised service with a flair for creative design.
- Our team has decades of experience in architectural projects.
- We are RIBA Chartered, ensuring professional standards.
- Our award-winning practice delivers innovative architecture.
- We possess in-depth knowledge of Local Authority planning policies.
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
Services
Architecture and Planning
Flowitt Architects create tailored design solutions for residential, commercial, and heritage projects. Our RIBA Chartered team navigates planning permissions and local policies to ensure compliance. Clients benefit from concept development through to detailed technical drawings, with a focus on innovation and practicality. We prioritise clear communication to align designs with client visions.
Building Regulation Advice
We guide clients through building regulations approval, coordinating with consultants to ensure compliance. Our expertise covers structural safety, energy efficiency, and construction standards. By preparing compliant schemes, we enable smooth project progression from extensions to new builds, minimising delays and ensuring legal adherence.
3D Visualisation
Our 3D visualisation services help clients envision projects before construction begins. Using advanced technology, we produce interactive renders tailored to project needs. This service aids planning applications and client communication, offering clarity on design intent through high-quality digital models and virtual walkthroughs.
Contract Administration
We act as client agents during construction, managing contracts and site progress. Our role includes tender administration, variation instructions, and defect reporting. By chairing site meetings and issuing progress reports, we ensure projects meet quality, budget, and timeline targets while protecting client interests.
Construction Drawing Services
Our technical team produces detailed construction drawings and specifications for contractors. These documents cover structural, mechanical, and electrical elements, ensuring accurate costings and builds. Drawings are subdivided for clarity, supporting seamless transition from design to on-site execution with precision.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services including planning, building regulations, 3D visualisation, contract administration, and construction drawings for residential, commercial, and heritage projects.
Are you RIBA Chartered?
Yes, Flowitt Architects is a RIBA Chartered practice, ensuring adherence to the highest professional and technical standards in the industry.
Do you work on listed buildings?
Yes, we specialise in listed building renovations, balancing heritage preservation with modern functionality while complying with strict regulatory requirements.
What areas do you serve?
Based in Guildford, we operate across Surrey and surrounding areas, offering local expertise with a capacity for national projects.
How do you handle project timelines?
We prioritise fast turnaround times without compromising quality, maintaining clear communication to keep projects on schedule from initial design to completion.
Can you assist with barn conversions?
Yes, barn conversions are a core specialism, transforming historic structures into functional residential or commercial spaces while respecting their architectural integrity.
