Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Architects in Devon
Trewin Design Architects is an award-winning architectural practice with over five decades of experience in creating innovative, context-sensitive designs. Our approach prioritises sustainability as a core principle, integrated seamlessly into every project from affordable housing to premium developments. We combine RIBA-qualified architects, Chartered Surveyors, and Passivhaus experts to deliver end-to-end services spanning design, planning, and construction. Our team specialises in rural architecture, urban design, and heritage conservation, supported by strong local planning authority relationships. We maintain membership in Architects Declare and employ a certified Passivhaus architect to ensure environmental excellence.Our client-centric methodology focuses on understanding individual needs to create bespoke, energy-efficient solutions. With expertise in BREEAM assessments and historic building preservation, we provide comprehensive services including retro-fitting for improved energy efficiency. Our commitment to net-zero carbon goals is led by Chartered Surveyor David Tithecott, who drives sustainable innovation across residential and commercial projects. This extensive experience positions us as trusted advisors for complex developments requiring technical precision and creative vision.
Services
Architectural Design
Masterplanning
Sustainability Consultancy
Building Surveys
Retro Fitting
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We offer 50 years of architectural expertise in the South West
- Our team includes RIBA-qualified architects and Passivhaus specialists
- We provide full end-to-end project management services
- Award-winning designs sensitive to cultural and historical contexts
- We maintain strong relationships with local planning authorities
Associations and certifications
- Architects Declare
- RIBA
- BREEAM
What people say
Award-winning designs
Strong local knowledge
Sustainability focus
Professional team
Successful planning applications
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design service creates context-sensitive buildings that balance aesthetic appeal with functional requirements. We specialise in residential, commercial, and community projects across urban and rural settings. Our process integrates sustainability principles from initial concept through to construction completion.
Sustainability Consultancy
We provide expert sustainability guidance incorporating Passivhaus standards and BREEAM assessments. Our consultants help achieve energy efficiency targets while maintaining design integrity. Services include environmental impact assessments and net-zero carbon strategy development.
Masterplanning
Our masterplanning expertise covers mixed-use developments, conservation areas, and landscape integration. We combine practical market knowledge with community consultation to create viable, long-term solutions for complex sites across Devon and the South West.
Building Surveys
RIBA-accredited surveyors conduct detailed building condition assessments and defect analysis. We provide schedules of repair, party wall advice, and certification services for both historic and modern properties requiring renovation or compliance verification.
Retro Fitting
Our retro-fitting service improves energy efficiency in existing buildings through tailored solutions. Chartered Surveyors assess current performance and recommend cost-effective upgrades aligned with conservation requirements and modern sustainability standards.
People
Luis Santos
Passivhaus Architect
Fully qualified Passivhaus architect leading sustainability integration across all projects. Provides expert consultation on energy-efficient design solutions and environmental compliance standards.
David Tithecott
Chartered Surveyor
Specialist in sustainability assessments and net-zero carbon strategies. Leads retro-fitting initiatives to improve energy efficiency in residential and commercial properties across the region.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services including design, planning applications, construction management, sustainability consultancy, building surveys, and retro-fitting solutions.
Do you specialise in specific building types?
We work across residential, commercial, and community projects with particular expertise in rural architecture, heritage conservation, and sustainable developments.
How do you incorporate sustainability?
Sustainability is integrated throughout our process using Passivhaus standards, BREEAM assessments, and energy-efficient design principles tailored to each project's requirements.
Can you help with planning applications?
Yes, with 50 years' local experience and established authority relationships, we specialise in navigating planning constraints and securing approvals for complex developments.
Do you offer retro-fitting services?
Our Chartered Surveyors provide energy efficiency assessments and recommend tailored retro-fitting solutions to reduce running costs for homes and businesses.
