Business Details
Expert Architectural Services in Reading
We are Chartered Architects based in Reading, Berkshire, serving the Thames Valley and surrounding regions including Newbury, Wokingham, Oxfordshire, and Hampshire. Our practice specialises in creating uplifting architectural solutions for private domestic, commercial, and residential sectors, ranging from small extensions to bespoke new homes. We prioritise sustainable design, historic environment considerations, and innovative construction methods, tailoring each project from first principles to align with client briefs, budgets, and site-specific conditions.Our collaborative approach involves working with a network of technical and design consultants, including structural engineers, planning consultants, and ecologists, to deliver cohesive and high-quality outcomes. We provide end-to-end services from initial consultations and feasibility studies to construction management and building control submissions, ensuring seamless project execution. Our portfolio demonstrates a commitment to transforming client visions into functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces that enhance property value and community impact.
Services
Architectural Design
Planning Applications
Building Regulations
Project Management
Sustainable Design
Historic Building Consultancy
3D Visualisations
Commercial Architecture
Residential Extensions
New Build Homes
Highlights and features
- We offer Chartered Architect expertise with a focus on sustainable and historic design.
- Our collaborative approach integrates structural engineers and planning consultants for cohesive project delivery.
- We provide end-to-end services from feasibility studies to construction management.
- Our designs prioritise client-specific needs while adhering to budget and location constraints.
- We maintain transparency through detailed documentation and regular client communication.
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institute of British Architects
What people say
Fantastic collaborative partner
Delighted with the outcome
Expert project management
Transformed our living space
Highly recommend
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design service transforms client visions into detailed plans, balancing aesthetics, functionality, and regulatory compliance. We specialise in bespoke residential and commercial projects, ensuring each design responds to the client's unique requirements, site conditions, and budgetary constraints. Our process includes feasibility studies, 3D visualisations, and collaborative revisions to achieve optimal solutions.
Planning Applications
We manage the full planning application process, from pre-application consultations to submission. Our expertise covers householder, listed building, and change-of-use applications, ensuring compliance with local authority requirements. We collaborate with consultants to address ecological, structural, and environmental considerations, streamlining approvals for private and commercial clients.
Building Regulations
Our building regulations service ensures projects meet mandatory standards for safety, energy efficiency, and accessibility. We prepare technical drawings and specifications, coordinate with structural engineers, and submit documentation to local authorities. This service covers drainage, electrical systems, and thermal performance, guaranteeing compliance while minimising delays during construction.
Project Management
We provide end-to-end project management, overseeing construction from tendering to completion. Our role includes contractor selection, budget tracking, and quality control, ensuring projects stay on schedule and within scope. We act as a liaison between clients and builders, resolving issues promptly to maintain seamless progress and client satisfaction.
Sustainable Design
Our sustainable design service integrates energy-efficient materials, passive heating/cooling strategies, and renewable technologies into projects. We prioritise low-impact construction methods and materials, aiming to reduce environmental footprints while enhancing building performance. This approach aligns with modern sustainability standards and client aspirations for eco-conscious developments.
People
Zoe Lewis
Chartered Architect
Zoe Lewis is a Chartered Architect with extensive experience in residential and commercial design. She specialises in sustainable architecture and historic building adaptations, combining creativity with technical expertise to deliver client-focused solutions across the Thames Valley region.
Michael
Project Manager
Michael oversees construction management and contract administration, ensuring projects meet quality, budget, and timeline targets. His expertise in building regulations and contractor coordination enhances efficiency, providing clients with reliable support throughout the development process.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services including design, planning applications, building regulations compliance, project management, and sustainable design solutions for residential and commercial properties.
Do you specialise in specific property types?
We work on private domestic projects, new builds, extensions, listed buildings, and commercial developments, with expertise in integrating sustainable practices into diverse architectural styles.
How do you handle planning permission?
We manage the entire planning process, from pre-application consultations to submission, working with local authorities and consultants to secure approvals for householder, listed building, and change-of-use applications.
Can you assist with building regulations?
Yes, we prepare technical drawings and specifications, coordinate with structural engineers, and submit documentation to ensure compliance with building control standards for all project types.
What areas do you cover?
We operate across Reading, Berkshire, the Thames Valley, and surrounding regions including Oxfordshire, Hampshire, and Wokingham, with experience in both urban and rural developments.
Do you offer project management support?
We provide comprehensive project management, overseeing construction from tendering to completion, ensuring quality control, budget adherence, and seamless communication between clients and contractors.
Reviews (2)
Andy Rowell
Dec 21, 2017
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We used Zoe as the architect for a large extension that was really a complete reorganisation of our house. From the off, we really took to Zoe. She.
James Tindale
Aug 10, 2017
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After meetings with a couple of potential alternative Architects, and a certain amount of frustration with the level of feedback to our ideas or.
