Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architects in Wye
Established in 2012 by Adam Roake, Louisa Clifford, and Catriona Campbell, our practice has grown to become one of East Kent's leading architectural firms. We combine decades of collective experience with innovative 3D design technology to deliver tailored solutions for residential and commercial projects. Our unique charity consultation scheme allows clients to access expert advice while supporting local causes, having raised over 15,500 for East Kent organisations. We specialise in creating spatially coordinated designs from inception, utilising virtual reality visualisations to ensure client satisfaction. Our team's academic credentials include degrees from Cambridge, Kent, Greenwich, and Westminster, ensuring technical excellence across all project phases from initial concept to final handover.We maintain strong local knowledge while serving clients throughout East Kent, including Ashford, Folkestone, and Dover. Our transparent process includes fixed pricing structures and comprehensive support through planning permissions, building regulations, and construction management. We prioritise eco-friendly design elements and maintain partnerships with trusted builders to ensure project success. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through our portfolio of completed projects, including new builds, renovations, and luxury conversions. We provide ongoing post-handover support to address any final adjustments, ensuring complete client satisfaction with the finished spaces.
Services
Architectural design
3D visualisation
Planning permission
Building regulations
Construction management
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer a charity consultation scheme supporting local causes
- Our team uses advanced 3D visualisation technology
- We have over a decade of architectural experience
- We provide fixed pricing structures for all services
- Our local knowledge spans East Kent's diverse regions
Services
Architectural design
We create tailored architectural solutions for residential and commercial projects using advanced 3D technology. Our designs prioritise spatial coordination and functionality while meeting planning requirements. Clients benefit from virtual walkthroughs to refine details before construction begins.
3D visualisation
Our in-house 3D visualisation tools transform designs into immersive virtual experiences. This allows clients to explore daylight effects, spatial relationships, and material choices before building work starts, ensuring complete satisfaction with the final design.
Planning permission
We prepare and submit comprehensive planning applications that maximise approval chances. Our expertise includes navigating complex planning issues and optimising designs to meet local authority requirements while maintaining your original vision.
Building regulations
We ensure all projects meet technical building standards through detailed compliance documentation. Our approach integrates eco-friendly solutions while maintaining structural integrity and safety throughout the construction process.
Construction management
We oversee construction phases to ensure adherence to design specifications and contractual agreements. Our services include contractor selection, progress monitoring, and final snag resolution to guarantee project completion meets agreed standards.
People
Adam Roake
Founder
Graduated from Cambridge University with architectural expertise spanning property development since 1982. Brings extensive industry experience to our practice's leadership team.
Louisa Clifford
Architect
First-class Masters graduate from University of Kent with specialist qualifications in architectural practice from University of Greenwich since 2016.
Ben Roake
Practice Manager
Qualified architect with Manchester School of Architecture and University of Westminster credentials. Joined in 2020, became partner in 2021, now oversees daily operations.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate throughout East Kent, including Wye, Canterbury, Whitstable, Ashford, Folkestone, Dover, Faversham, and Herne Bay.
How does your charity consultation work?
For a £50 donation to local charities, we provide an initial home consultation and follow-up email outlining design options.
What design technology do you use?
We employ advanced 3D visualisation tools and virtual reality to help clients experience their projects before construction begins.
Can you handle full construction projects?
Yes, we manage projects from initial design through planning, building regulations, and construction to final handover.
How are costs structured?
We provide fixed pricing for each project stage, starting with our £50 charity consultation that outlines full cost estimates.
