Workshop Collaborative

Name: Workshop Collaborative
Address: The Priory Gate House, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NJ, United Kingdom
Telephone: 07828 733205
Rating: 5

11 Reviews

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About Us

Workshop Collaborative Ltd is an architectural design and make company based in Totnes, Devon, UK. We are a team of specialists including skilled makers, architects and designers, working collaboratively from the first sketch to the final bolt, across a range of scales and sectors from products and furniture to large installations and whole buildings. Since WoCo was established in 2013 we set out to seek ambitious projects: building innovative extensions; making beautiful bespoke staircases for homes we have designed; designing complex mixed-use developments; adapting and restoring historic and listed buildings; designing homes for self-builders and assisting with their construction; several cafe, restaurant and office fit-outs; building exciting spaces for community interest groups. Our shared experience gives us particular expertise in the use of timber, however our wider research and experimentation with materials has led to the use of digital fabrication, metalwork, hempcrete, straw-bale, earth, natural cements and lime construction. Whilst we welcome innovative technologies where appropriate, passive principles of solar orientation, natural ventilation, thermal mass and low-embodied energy and carbon are the underpinning of our sustainable designs. Using our combined experience we develop inventive and lasting solutions that we know we can deliver without compromise. For the client, the result is single-source responsibility for delivery of their bespoke project, offering them greater control of the process and outcomes. For us, our projects bring us unrivalled pride and enjoyment. We offer a refreshing and alternative service to that typically experienced in the wider construction industry. Rather than the design and make processes being separate and disjointed, we believe in uniting the craft, skill and knowledge of each specialist with the resulting synergy being greater than the sum of its parts.

Professional Information

Simon Hampshire (Director) +44 (0) 777 397 3460 Christian Walker (Director) +44 (0) 782 873 3205

Projects

Inspiration for a large contemporary open plan dining room in Devon with white walls.

11 Reviews for Workshop Collaborative

Newest first

5.0|11 reviews

Work Quality

5.0

Communication

5.0

Value

5.0

NW Conservation

In my role as heritage consultant, I have worked with Workshop Collaborative on many projects affecting listed buildings and conservation areas, each of which has demanded great sensitivity and understanding. Unfortunately, many architects lack these qualities when working with historic buildings and sites; yet time and again, Workshop Collaborative have shown that they are able to strike the right balance of innovation and respect for the past. On all these jobs I’ve been impressed by the time spent really getting to know each place, their fresh, creative, tailor-made design process, their ability to understand wider context, and the attention to detail and craftsmanship manifest in their work. Currently, we are working on the conversion of an impressive group of listed farm buildings into residential accommodation.

27 November, 2020

HU-360158778

We are currently in the middle of a very exciting project with the workshop collaborative and couldn't be happier with them. They are an incredibly creative team, clearly combining a very sound understanding of the practical side of running a project smoothly, collaborating with reliable building teams, providing good solutions to complex structural issues, have a great understanding of both old buildings and new materials and methods and also offer bespoke craftsmanship, all under one roof. They also offer a very comprehensive service during the planning stages. Furthermore they are just a pleasure to work with, one feels listened to and understood as a client - and they are also incredibly nice to boot. We can genuinely highly recommend this team and are excited to see the outcome of our project.

26 November, 2020

Veon Ltd

Always a pleasure to work with. Innovative and considered in their work, with great communication. There are not many companies that I would unreservedly recommend to people, but WOCO are one of the few, as I know that they take care of their client’s and have their best interests in mind.

25 November, 2020Last modified:25 November, 2020

HU-651198484

Really I couldn't be more happy with the job these guys have done for me: the whole process felt like an exciting and creative collaboration. Christian went out of his way to explore elements we discussed in our meetings - he incorporated most of the sensible inputs I made, fed into the ideas creatively (and gently advised against some of the avenues I proposed) and I genuinely feel this was a two-way dynamic - and I know how designers can tend to be about their creations! They are a young team, eco conscious, sensible in approach, grounded, experienced and professional. Highly recommend.

13 November, 2020

Comment from Workshop Collaborative:

Thanks for the positive feedback. This is a really exciting project and we feel lucky to have been given the opportunity to help you develop your site - a new build in Totnes is a rare privilege and we're so glad you felt that the process was an exciting and creative collaboration! We look forward to the next stages and seeing it come to life.

HU-766681286

We have worked with Workshop Collaborative for over two years, initially for architectural and design services but, following successful planning permission, project management and specialist joinery design and manufacture. Throughout, the service has been impeccable and the quality first rate. Simon Hampshire has been attentive, innovative and highly professional, leading his own team and coordinating our contractors with a light but effective touch. He has also happily embraced our own, often unorthodox, ideas and design requests. Very impressive.

20 October, 2020

I have been working with WoCo for the past 2 projects and cannot recommend them highly enough. They have been professional, helpful, knowledgeable and come up with some great imaginative designs. They give great ideas but listen to what the client actually wants to achieve. Great to work with such refreshing talent in such a relaxed and friendly way. I look forward to working with them on my ongoing projects.

19 October, 2020Last modified:11 November, 2020

Comment from Workshop Collaborative:

Thanks for the great review Matt. It's been an absolute pleasure to work with you and especially to have the opportunity to do multiple projects. We're looking forward to developing the current projects beyond planning approval and hopefully working on some more in the future!

HU-588994327

We were fortunate enough to work with the Workshop Collaborative on the design of an extension to our family home last year. The process was so smooth and efficient, we felt very involved in the design stages and the team took on board our basic needs for the project spec as well as creating an interesting and contemporary design. I felt supported when working between the design and builders on site and the communication between WSC and the tradespeople was always clear and precise. We were so impressed with the level of detail and effort that went in to the design and the architectural drawings, which definitely made it easier for those on site. On a personal level they were always on the end of the phone and gave clear responses to any questions I had relating to areas of the build. I couldn’t recommend WSC enough and hope to be able to work with them on any future projects.

17 October, 2020Last modified:21 October, 2020

Comment from Workshop Collaborative:

Thanks so much for the lovely feedback. It was a pleasure to work with you and it's been really nice to see the project a few times since - we need to get some cool photos of it lit up at night!

Figura Planning Limited

Worked with this great young practice on a unique new dwelling on the edge of a market town in Devon. Talented design and very hardworking was perfect combination for getting this one through planning!

12 October, 2020

Comment from Workshop Collaborative:

Thanks Mary. It was a pleasure to work with you on that recent project (what a great success!) and indeed a few others over the last couple of years. We're looking forward to collaborating more in the future and we'll certainly recommend you for any relevant projects - your experience and rigorous approach has proved invaluable time and again to achieve successful outcomes.

Neil James

The guys at WoCo helped design, fabricated an install a sheet metal staircase in our renovation project. The staircase is stunning - a work of art. All the guys at WoCo have been a pleasure to work with and have around the site.

9 May, 2018

Yve Cast

We have just completed a new house build and invited WoCo to design and build a wood and metal staircase for our contemporary home. Our brief was for a striking staircase for the centre of our house using walnut and hot -rolled steel. The whole process was a delight; the team were very creative but responsive to the needs of a functioning, high traffic piece. Their attention to detail is exemplary. We are now the proud owners of a beautiful, striking and functional staircase that is almost a work of art. In light of this success we commissioned WoCo to design and build a 12 seat dining table in similar materials which has been a triumph.

29 March, 2018Last modified:27 April, 2018

Hianta Cassam Chenai

We have worked with Woco on a regular basis for the past 4 years, on several projects ranging from bespoke furniture-making to much bigger architectural projects. The guys are a pleasure to collaborate with - extremely sharp, fast, excellent at finding out of the box solutions, and always working with the greatest attention to detail. We really appreciate their design + build ethos, which helps them to bring beautiful fully-fledged creations to life. If we need to commission work, and the Woco team can do it, then we will do our utmost to work with them. ---- Attached a photo of a bespoke basin stand made in 2015 by Woco for one of our project.

10 August, 2017

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Business Details

Business Name

Workshop Collaborative

Phone Number

07828 733205

Website

wocoltd.com

Address

The Priory Gate House
65 Fore Street
Totnes, Devon TQ9 5NJ
United Kingdom

Typical Job Cost

£20,000 - £2 million

Due to our broad scale of work, from furniture to large architectural projects and everything in between, our fees are calculated on a job-by-job basis.

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Services Provided

Architectural Design

Architectural Drawings

House Extensions

Home Renovation

House Plans

Building Design

New Home Build

Custom Build Homes

Kitchen Design

Loft Conversion

Design Consultation

Sustainable Design

House Restoration

Floor Plans

Building Conservation

Basement Design

Eco Homes

Accessible Design

3D Rendering

Site Planning

Drafting

Passive Houses

Tiny House Building

Structural Engineering

Staircase Design

Bathroom Design

Garage Design

Prefab Homes

Boot Room Design

Pantry Design

Space Planning

Commercial Renovation

Furniture Making

Green Building

New Home Construction

Staircases

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Areas Served

Ashburton

Bath

Bristol

Brixham

Bruton

Cornwall

Dartington

Dartmouth

Devon

Dorset

England

Exeter

Exmouth

Falmouth

Fowey

Greater London

Kingsbridge

Kingswear

London

Modbury

Paignton

Plymouth

Salcombe

Saltash

Somerset

South Hams

South West

St Mawes

Tavistock

The South West

Thurlestone

Torbay

Torquay

Totnes

Wales

Yelverton

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