Lacey Architecture

Name: Lacey Architecture
Address: Bath, Somerset, ba2 5dq, United Kingdom
Telephone: 01225 832840
Rating: 5

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Lacey Architecture is a young, open-minded architectural design company passionate about residential design. Each project is approached by considering your requirements, context and your budget. We listen to our client's requirements and provide a high level of practical support and advice throughout, particularly for those who haven't built or extended previously. As well as a quick turnaround and pragmatic approach for those in the construction industry or with more experience. We combine fresh contemporary thinking with an unusually high level of hands on practical experience. We love buildings that are logical, economical and straightforward to build, while layering details in a considered and practical manner. We have a passion for practical, achievable sustainability without relying on expensive 'bolt-ons'. Cohesive design and considering the surroundings allows the building to be responsive and complement the context. We are able to assist with survey drawings, planning/lawful development packages, Building Regulation and construction drawings for all scales of residential and commercial design. We can meet to discuss your plans and ideas then provide a free quote for our design services broken down into clear stages. Please contact us for information or to discuss your project. Building stages are simply explained in clear terms. Fixed price quote gives fee cost certainty. Fully Insured with Professional Indemnity Insurance. Evening and weekend meetings available. Architect & ARB Registered Flexible Pay-As-You-Go Architectural Services. Free no obligation quote. Friendly, honest and approachable – architecture without stuffiness! All projects considered – get in contact!

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BSc Architecture (Hons) MArch Masters of Architecture (Hons) PG Certificate (Merit)

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ARB Architect: 096808K

65 Projects

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19 Reviews for Lacey Architecture

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5.0

Communication

5.0

Value

5.0

Sue Hill

We were very impressed by Verity right from the first meeting. She was bright, friendly, relaxed and easy to talk to, an excellent communicator from the start to the finish of the project, not only with us but with the builders and others involved. There were clear expectations around time frames like how many months from first meeting to when she could draw up plans. Verity was highly organised and gave us clear costings of all her services, up front. During her visits she really listened, and wrote down what we had in mind for our ground floor re-configuration and asked questions about how we use our space and what we would like to achieve. Her enquiring approach and experience gave us confidence that she had everything in hand. There were inspiring ideas to consider and several plans drawn up for us to choose from, which she patiently talked us through. She recommended builders which was very helpful as they were well worth the wait and they did an excellent job too. With her help, no extension, and a removal of an old conservatory, a complete reconfiguration of the available ground floor space has resulted in an amazingly spacious kitchen /diner which we are delighted with. Family, friends and neighbours are all amazed and impressed with our ' new home' which we are now enjoying. We highly recommend Verity.

28 October, 2026

Comment from Lacey Architecture:

Thank you so much, Sue and John, for such a thoughtful review, and for sharing the photos too.

It was a pleasure working with you both. Your clear and decisive approach made the process smooth and efficient, and those early conversations about how you actually use your home shaped the whole design.

I’m particularly delighted that we could transform your ground floor without the need for an extension. Removing the old conservatory and reconfiguring the existing space has given you a wonderfully spacious kitchen diner, and it’s gratifying to achieve that using far fewer building materials than extending would have.

Thank you also for the kind words about Leaf Construction, who did a superb job on the build. I’m so glad your “new home” has impressed family, friends and neighbours, and that you’re enjoying it so much.

Kind regards,
Verity

Simon Gray

Verity has been wonderful to work with at every stage of the design process, her endless ideas, enthusiasm and guidance have made it a really enjoyable process. We have really valued her honesty and her questions that have helped us pin down exactly what we wanted and needed from the space, we’re delighted with the resulting plans. Verity also worked on scoping the interior design of the main section of the work, she was great at helping us distill the vague idea that we had in our heads about what we wanted the space to feel like and then turning that into detail of what it could and should be and how to layer elements in to achieve it. Across both the architecture and the interior design Verity has brought attention to detail and a really comprehensive approach to the plans – all the builders who tendered for the work said that her plans contain more detail than they normally ever see and that it’s a really valuable thing for them from a costing and planning perspective. We can highly recommend working with her!

1 October, 2026

Comment from Lacey Architecture:

Thank you both so much for taking the time to write this. It has been a real pleasure working with you on your home. Your openness to questions and your willingness to really think about how you want to live in the space made the design process so rewarding, and it was lovely to see those early ideas about how the rooms should feel develop into something detailed and buildable.

I'm so pleased the drawings have given the builders what they need to price and plan properly. That level of detail takes time, but it pays off once you're on site.

I can't wait to see it all come together, and to hear you are enjoying the finished spaces.

Verity

Alan Blyth

Absolutely fantastic in bringing together a design that was attractive and functional, within our budget. The designs went beyond what we thought was possible with simpler changes. All stages were clearly explained to us, and the result has given a new lease of life to our cottage, created all the space that we need to separate home and work-from-home. We would highly recommend talking to Lacey Architecture about any project.

14 November, 2025

Comment from Lacey Architecture:

Thanks, Alan! It was a pleasure working with you to breathe new life into your cottage home. I’m delighted we could resolve the layout and staircases with a design more befitting the house! It looks brilliant already, and I’m really looking forward to seeing phase two.

Paul Mahoney

We have absolutely loved working with Verity. In the very first meeting where we discussed what we were hoping to achieve it was obvious we were speaking to someone who could be trusted with making some pretty substantial alterations to a home that we absolutely love, and didn't really want to change, but have outgrown. We approached Verity with a rough outline of what we wanted to do to add space and she was immediately full of ideas but also very mindful of how much we didn't want to lose the things we already love about our home. What has really stood out throughout is just how much she listens and picks out the things that really matter to us, then translating that into a variety of options for us to consider that all met the brief but in quite different ways. The time, patience, attention to detail and countless helpful suggestions and bits of guidance, along with a welcome dose of good humour, have all been essential in getting us to a set of final plans (2 storey side extension with kitchen and bathroom refurbs) that we love and can proceed with confidently knowing that there couldn't have been more care and attention given to them. It is so clear that Verity really cares about getting things right for her clients, and her enthusiasm for her work and making our house the best possible home it can be really shines through. We are delighted we chose Verity to work with and would highly recommend to anyone considering making alterations to their home.

2 October, 2025

Comment from Lacey Architecture:

This has absolutely made my day Paul! Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review.

It was clear from our very first meeting how much you love your home, and that’s why I was so determined to ensure the design and construction plans for your two-storey side extension were perfect. Working with homeowners like you who value thoughtful design is always a genuine pleasure.

It was a joy translating our initial discussions into a final set of planning drawings for your extensive home extension & renovation project, including the kitchen and bathroom refurbishments.

I'm thrilled we got to a set of plans you love—it was a pleasure helping you make the most of your home, creating those bright, practical, and efficient spaces you wanted. Thank you for trusting me as your architect. I can’t wait to see your dream home become a reality!

Lindsey Wade

Verity worked with us on our extension project in 2024. We found her to be extremely responsive with a keen eye for detail. Although our project is not huge, Verity gave it her full attention and came up with very creative ideas and solutions that matched our requirements perfectly. She is very friendly and listens carefully to clients. We are delighted with the design she has suggested. She kept us informed along the way about progress and was very clear about the stages of the RIBA design process and costs involved. She offers a range of options in the design process and we could choose which ones were best suited to us. The design presentation was fantastic and Verity came up with lots of ideas we would never have thought of. The detailed designs Verity produced allowed us to get accurate tender quotes. All in all we were very happy with the service we received and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Verity. As we are novices in any kind of building project, her input has been invaluable.

6 January, 2025

Comment from Lacey Architecture:

Thank you so much for this wonderful review! I am delighted you were pleased with my work on your extension. I strive to provide creative and client centred design solutions, and thrilled that I was able to achieve that for you. I think we landed on a design that really met the brief, an in-keeping extension while being completely different from all the neighbours!
Cant want to see the curves and the end result!

Jo & Paul

Verity was such a pleasure to work with. She really listened to us and was able help us work out what was important for the success of our project. She was enthusiastic, highly organised, flexible, quick to respond, clear and detailed, honest and straightforward, and she put a lot of thought and energy into our project. We felt immediately reassured by her combination of practicality and architectural flair. The result is all that we wanted and more - meeting our brief and with extra style thrown in! We absolutely love the space she has designed and it works brilliantly for our family on a limited footprint. We could not recommend Verity highly enough.

9 September, 2024

Comment from Lacey Architecture:

I'm truly honoured that my work exceeded your expectations. Creating spaces that not only look beautiful but also function seamlessly is my passion. It's incredibly rewarding to see a project come to life exactly as envisioned, especially when faced with unique challenges (tricky staircases and a lot to fit in).

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience. Your kind words mean a lot to me. I'm dedicated to providing exceptional architectural services to each and every client, no matter how complex the project.

I'm thrilled with the end result as well, and I'm grateful for your trust and support throughout the process. Thank you again Paul.

HU-238776709

Verity provided one of the best experiences I have ever had from any business. Highly professional, excellent attention to detail, clear and prompt communication in all forms. We are delighted with her work on our building project. I have no hesitation in giving her a recommendation which is without reservation. Thank you Verity.

5 June, 2024

Comment from Lacey Architecture:

Alan, thank you so much for the review! I appreciate your kind words about my professionalism and communication. I am glad you're delighted with your project.

It's my mission to provide exceptional service and ensure clients have a positive experience, so your feedback is really rewarding.

samlane

Lacey Architecture provided an exceptional level of service throughout the design process and made our vision become a reality. Verity's approach was clear and thoughtful, she would identify our needs and generate innovative, in budget solutions to accommodate them. She was always available to answer questions and provide guidance throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend Lacey Architecture for any project.

5 March, 2024

Duncan Ball

I recently had the pleasure of working with Lacey Architecture on a renovation project for my home. From start to finish, Verity provided exceptional service. From the initial consultation, through design and permitting, to the final product, their attention to detail, knowledge and experience was invaluable. She listened to our needs and provided thoughtful, creative solutions that far exceeded our expectations. She was always available to answer questions and provide guidance throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend Lacey Architecture for any project, large or small.

2 February, 2023

Comment from Lacey Architecture:

Thank you Duncan!

Your project was one of the more challenging floor plans to resolve! The house has had an unusual and varied history (multiple commercial use), leading to a difficult to live with floorplan for a family home. However, after a bit of head scratching over the plan, it now feels a fantastic and calm home and each room has a clear flow and purpose.

The quality and finish is a real testament to your patience, eye for detail and the skill of the contractors. It looks wonderful Duncan!

Dominic DeCesare

We had a fantastic experience with Lacey Architecture. We came to Verity with a fairly rough idea of what we wanted to achieve. We were hoping to replace our garage and porch while providing some additional form of home office space. We didn't have any well defined ideas of how exactly we were going to achieve it or how we wanted it to look. Verity took the time to talk with us, suggesting a range of ideas, and providing excellent detailed sketches and 3D artwork for the options to help us come to a decision we were happy with it. She also provided really helpful guidance for commissioning drawings from her, the stages of the planning application process and selecting a contractor. The full set of drawings including having a green roof on the garage, as well as additional drawings when our contractors asked for extra details. Part of our requirements were for a sound proofed music room, and she did the research to really explain to us what that would require and identified potential systems we could use to achieve our goal. We are very happy with our finished build, particularly some of the details she suggested that we wouldn't have thought of that really bring the whole design together and enhance the look and feel of our home. We would, and have, happily recommended Lacey Architecture to others.

8 January, 2023

Comment from Lacey Architecture:

Thank you Dominic!

It was a pleasure to help you realise this project. The finished spaces look great outside and in. Delighted to have helped you make some meaningful (and very practical!) additions to your home. Cant wait to see how you continue to use and inhabit the new spaces over the coming years.

Thank you again, Dominic!

Tim Sheppard

My wife and I had decided we wanted to continue around the back of our house an existing side extension built in the 1990's. We quickly exhausted our own ideas on how this could be done and realised if we were not to make a dreadful and expensive mistake we needed professional assistance. After meeting three local architects we chose Verity on some very simple bases. She was prompt and reliable and as it turned out, very efficient. If Verity was visiting she arrived at the time and date arranged. Drawings arrived on the dates agreed and timescales were always kept to. Verity was patient in her dealings with us and helped us reach conclusions about the build that we had previously struggled with. We also felt that as a younger architect she would bring a more contemporary eye to the project than might be the case. Her manner was always professional and considered but at the same time friendly and agreeable. What really helped was her ability to see through the complexity of the build and alight on viable and interesting solutions where we could only see problems. Her attention to detail is meticulous and her clear understanding of the principles of construction meant key engineering issues were not missed. The rocketing costs of building materials and work meant that we needed to find ways to cut the cost of the build once we'd accepted a quote and chosen a builder. Verity was instrumental in working with us and our builder to find ways to reduce costs without compromising the overall look and feel of the project. Once again, her knowledge of the building industry was a great help. If anyone was looking for an architect for any type of project, I would have no hesitation in recommending Verity.

29 November, 2022

Comment from Lacey Architecture:

Thank you Tim!
I just love that killer view of your island unit as you walk into the space; then out across the views over the city!
What a space, what a view!

Delighted to have helped you realise your dream kitchen. It really is a wonderful space. Cant wait to hear what Hillary does with the garden and the raised planters! It is great to be able to adapt your existing extension and make so much of the space by reconfiguring the layout.

I hope you have a great Christmas with the family, no doubt you will be hosting! Hopefully catchup again with you in the New Year and maybe capture some pictures of the space.

Thank you again, Tim!

HU-916543442

I’m so pleased we found Verity to help us plan a small single storey extension with a reconfiguration of the existing internal space to create a kitchen/diner/living area with separate utility room. A great communicator who’s quick to respond to calls and emails, she listened carefully to the brief, was very patient when the design went through various revisions, and had excellent advice and suggestions. The result is wonderful – balanced, transformative and far better than I could have imagined. We even built the patio she designed! Should we ever embark on another building project, I would definitely hope to use her services again.

7 October, 2021

Comment from Lacey Architecture:

Thank you so much Lucy! Delighted to have been able to help you complete your already beautiful home and rebalance the spaces in the house. Fantastic to see "grandma's dining table" in pride of place, just as you hoped from day one. Plus I just love that partially shaded patio space, it really balances the house when looking back from the garden. Fantastic to be involved, and I am so glad you are happy with the end result!

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Business Name

Lacey Architecture

Phone Number

01225 832840

Website

www.lacey-architecture.co.uk/

Address

Bath, Somerset ba2 5dq
United Kingdom

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£150,000 - £400,000

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7 Comments

Commented: Help with Initial Layout IdeasHey there, Where are you based? I cover Bath (and Shrewsbury) and surrounding areas. I can offer a no obligation quote for design services. (Measured survey, design, planning if needed and Building ...

19 September, 2018 in Design Dilemma

Commented: Building a new property in our gardenHey Claire, Probably best to approach a planning consultant then an architect/architectural designer. I am unsure as to your location, if you are Bath (or Shrewsbury) based I can recommend some plan...

8 September, 2018

Commented: House plan designThere are lots of good renovation/building magazines, "build-it" etc with floor plans. Might be worth a quick look in a large newsagent etc to see which might be useful to you.

15 July, 2018 in Design Dilemma

Commented: <t1>design ideas Design Ideas for Bungalow</t1>The stairs will likely need to "arrive" (ie the top point) near the center of the roof to give the head height required by building regs. So their location will be determined by your upstair...

15 July, 2018 in Design Dilemma

Commented: Worried about a hotchpotch house! Render/cladding advice please.You could consider matching the existing white render to whatever is used on your new extension. If you chose timber cladding, I could suggest something lighter, maybe a larch/Douglas fir/oak(/Marley ...

26 June, 2018 in Design Dilemma

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