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Allister Godfrey
Appledown
31 Garston Lane
Wantage, Oxfordshire OX12 7AR
United Kingdom
Typical Job Costs:
£150,000 - 1,000,000
The majority of our work is undertaken on a fixed fee basis; the price being tailored to each individual project.
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Architects and Architectural Designers
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Our award-winning Chartered Architectural practice aims to alleviate the stress of new builds, extensions and alterations in any kind of home or residential development. We have an excellent track record for obtaining planning permissions on behalf of our clients and a trusted team of external consultants to help with structural advice, listed buildings, planning legislation clarification and sustainability input. We can help you with; feasibility studies, planning applications, extensions, alterations and refurbishment, new build projects, contract administration and on-site support. Good relationships are central to both the philosophy and success of our Architectural practice. We listen carefully to clients to help create and shape the spaces they would like to live and work in. We bring a pragmatic approach to design taking a holistic approach to every project and, with sustainability in mind, consider all aspects of the site, brief and budget to create homes that exceed expectations. Our work is primarily residential and can be broadly categorised into the following types: • Extensions, alterations and refurbishment to existing properties • New build projects • New build residential developments Whether it is a modest extension, an urban or country home, alterations to a listed building or a multiple until development, every project is approached with the same care and commitment, regardless of size.

Services Provided

3D Rendering, Accessible Design, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Conversion, Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Boot Room Design, Building Design, Custom Build Homes, Drafting, Eco Homes, Floor Plans, Garage Design, Green Building, Home Renovation, House Extensions, House Plans, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Renovation, New Home Construction, Space Planning, Sustainable Design, Tiny House Building, Utility Room Design

Areas Served

Wantage, Oxford, Reading

Awards

RIBA Chartered Practice Winner 2016 | Best Extension - Real Homes Transformation Awards Shortlisted 2017 | Best New House - LABC Building Excellence Awards

5 Projects for Allister Godfrey Architects Ltd
Wantage, Oxfordshire
Garston Lane | Wantage
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Appleton, Oxfordshire
Park Lane | Appleton
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Paddock Rise | Marcham
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Park Crescent | Abingdon
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The Gables | Steventon
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6 Reviews for Allister Godfrey Architects Ltd
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David Kurita-May
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Allister's clever design transformed this Edwardian property into a home fit for 21st Century family living. When designing the garden, I very much had in mind the generous new access he had created to an elevated terrace. I was able to give the garden design a contemporary feel in keeping with the architectural transformation, whilst incorporating small references to the house's Edwardian roots through choice of materials (both hard landscape & soft landscape) David Kurita-May - Garden Designer - Nicholsons Landscapes
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JJ Hunt Photography
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I have worked with Allister on all the building renovations I have undertaken so far. These have been alternations and extensions to properties I have lived in. I wouldn't even bother to start a project without speaking to Allister first, he's that integral to the work. Although I haven't got anything planned, who knows what might happen in the future... A passive house perhaps...?! I like the way Allister and I just get on, he understands what I like and can realise my ideas, it's always worked well. I'd have no hesitation recommending him to anyone. If you are thinking of an architect, but worried about what it involves, cost etc, I'd say have a chat with Allister first. I'd also say it's really important to get help on a building project and a good architect like Allister can make all the difference. My dream team is Allister with the excellent Jonathan Shorter of Lemon Tree PI for the building.
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Martin Bennett Photography
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I provided photography services for Allister on a residential project. Allister has an eye for detail and contemporary architectural design. He is a real pleasure to work with and would look forward to working with him again in the future,
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miniblodyn
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I employed Allister Godfrey to design two houses which I subsequently built.
I employed Allister Godfrey to design two one off High spec. houses and would have no hesitation in recommending him. He was always receptive to my wishes and ideas and then came up with some very good designs and was genuinely interested in the whole design process. He was always realistic in timescales for producing work and when needed would produce drawings at short notice. The drawings produced are of a very high quality and very well presented. He is very easy to work with and does not try and force his ideas onto the client.
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darrellminards
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We commissioned Allister for our first self build project 5 years ago and wouldn't hesitate to do so again when we come to down size in years to come. His approach was truly consultative and he always reminded us that this would be OUR home and not his project. He really wanted to ensure that the building worked for how we lived our lives as a family, enabling our own ideas on layout and styling whilst bringing his own unique design flourishes. Darrell Minards
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mattmead
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We have worked with Allister Godfrey Architects on a number of residential projects and have found them to be very easy to work with, have a great attention to detail and enjoy a collaborative approach to design. We would highly recommend Allister and look forward to undertaking our next project.
12 Comments
Commented: Glass Bannister DetailHi, thanks for the question. The staircase was bespoke, designed by us and made by Hot Metal Engineering Ltd - http://www.hmeng.co.uk/ Hope this helps?
1 January, 2017
Commented: Lovely wood doorsHi, thanks for the question. The doors are from J B Kind - http://www.jbkind.com/products/vt5-oak, readily available from Jewsons I believe. Hope this helps?
5 December, 2016
Commented: Could I ask a reputable Architect to work with a modest budgetI've just happened across this thread and would like to chip in for the benefit of future users of the site. We try to ascertain a sensible budget from clients at the beginning of their housebuilding/...
21 June, 2016 in Design Dilemma
Commented: Thoughts on grey windows?I agree with John McCall, we have a client who has opted for RAL 7040 for window frames and 4009 for the front door ... both will be set off with Idigbo timber cladding and Cotswold Buff brickwork fro...
13 September, 2017 in Design Dilemma
Commented: DoorsHi, thanks for the question. The doors are from J B Kind - http://www.jbkind.com/products/vt5-oak, readily available from Jewsons I believe. Hope this helps?
22 November, 2015
Commented: The slim horizontal windowsHi, the windows are thermally broken powder coated aluminium double glazed units. They were obtained from Aluminium Manufacturing Ltd - http://aluminiummanufacturing.co.uk/
30 September, 2015

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