CCASA Architects

London

Founded by Christian Clemares, CCASA Architects specialises in Residential and Commercial projects, providing Feasibility Studies, Planning Applications, Construction Drawings, Guidance through Tender Processes, Site Management, & Interior Design Services. With a passion for modern design and reviving the old into the modern age, Christian strives to help each of his clients through what can be a daunting experience for many homeowners. Specialising in full refurbishments, extensions and new build homes, he is able to tailor each project to his clients' needs and lifestyle. From concept through to completion Christian offers consulting at all stages of your build. He even specialises in reviving projects that whatever reason has had a change-of-hands professionally, with an extraordinary ability to pick up where another professional has left, getting your project back on due course while seeing the project through to completion.

Services Provided

Accessible Design, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Conversion, Basement Design, Building Conservation, Building Design, Floor Plans, Home Renovation, House Extensions, House Plans, House Restoration, Project Management, Space Planning, Custom Build Homes, New Home Construction

Areas Served

London, Hackney, Islington, Shoreditch, Bethnal Green, London Fields, Clapton, Walthamstow, Stoke Newington, Victoria Park, Dalston, Hackney Downs, Hackney Wick, Stratford

Awards

Commendation on the Schueco Excellence Awards for Design and Innovation 2017

6 Projects for CCASA Architects

Brixton, London, Greater London

Project Corten, Brixton

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Forest Gate, London, Greater London

Project Escape, East London

21 photos

Kensington, London, Greater London

Project Oak, Chelsea, London

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London, Greater London

Project Primrose Hill NW3

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London, Greater London

24 Reviews for CCASA Architects

Paul Teasdale

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Client

We contacted Christian after viewing his wonderful self-designed flat during Open House London. We were planning a full remodel and renovation of a terraced house and from concept stage to project managing the build he has guided us through the process with the utmost professionalism and patience. His lovely touches to the design have made the space unique for us and Christian's vision and attention to detail have made sure we have been left with an excellent finish to our home. We would highly recommend him.

19 November, 2019

Comment from CCASA Architects:

Paul and Alice, it has been an absolute pleasure working with you throughout the project and I'm glad about the final outcome. You have a beautiful house which hopefully you will enjoy!

HU-54224153

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Client

I highly recommend CCASA to any client. After a terrible previous experience with another architect on the same project, I wish that I had contracted Christian and CCASA from the start. I have worked with several architects over the years. Christian is a person that truly listens to clients and works with them hand-in-hand. Always responds immediately to emails and calls and is someone who truly cares about his projects and clients. Highly honest, experienced and always with excellent ideas and solutions. Someone who you can sit down with and talk through details with in a relaxed way. He will always give you his honest and unbiased opinion, which is very refreshing - as many architects out there live in their bubble and can be very inflexible. A person with the highest integrity and diligence. ***** 5 Stars.

16 September, 2019

Comment from CCASA Architects:

Thanks Osman for this nice review. I wish you luck with your new adventures and hopefully we can work together in the nearly future!
All the best!
Christian

Jane Timmins

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Client

Review “Technically as no major structural changes were made to my one bedroomed, ex local authority flat I didn’t need to employ an architect. I am very glad I did. Almost everything in the flat needed upgrading - kitchen, bathroom, electrics and heating, flooring and storage generally and inevitably there were damp problems. The co-ordination and streamlining of all these changes were masterminded by the architect Christian Clemares. He brought in Sara Bondia, who dealt with the money side clearly, along with some design decisions, and site management. And he recommended Calin Alcateri, a builder Christian had previously worked with. This team were excellent - easy to deal with yet professional. Cheerful and with good practical advice and expertise when the extent of my damp problems were revealed, and patient with delay. Christian Clemares of CCASA gave me concise advice on budgeting from the start. He knows where to spend money to good effect to get a good finish - for instance on choosing the electrical switches - go for a sleek looking light switch that’s visible but economise on skirting height wall plugs. From the very first meeting he told me how much bespoke wooden bookshelves would cost so I had time to re-think and I have used floating metal wall hung shelves which can be re-positioned if my storage needs change. Christian was good at interpreting my taste, and showing me where the flat could be improved aesthetically; minimal but not charmless. From an early stage he encouraged me to finalise my decisions around say flooring choices and secure the wood needed. The same with bathroom fittings etc. His attention to detail is very good - the lines of the flat are now so much better with new streamlined doors and odd corners of rooms rationalised. Sorting out these details with a skilled architect’s eye was a big part of upgrading the flat to give it a quality feel. I am particularly pleased with a neat piece of Christian’s design work. He came up with a way to have a Utility cupboard off my sitting room - washing machine, hoover storage and home office shelves which really streamlined the centre of the flat, and made sense of a hotchpotch of cupboards. This cupboard has given the flat not only good storage but has really added to the flow of the flat. We had delays in this project but not due to any of Christian Clemares team. Hackney Council terms on insurance at the start of the build and again the Council’s lack of response to damp issues half way through. Everyone was frustrated but cheerful, and diplomatic over the delay. Emails and phone calls were responded to very quickly by Christian, so decisions were made effectively, and action taken. I was always dealt with respect by everyone involved in this project. I visited the site frequently and Calin Alcateri and his team of builders worked hard and consistently to give me a really well constructed flat - the quality of their work is excellent and their sensitivity over working in someone’s home and garden with close neighbours was always present. I really appreciated their professionalism and cheerful attitude. CCASA have created an upgraded flat which is now a delight to live in - clean lines, a much greater sense of space, a safe environment electrically, better heating and storage, a beautiful hard working floor and my damp problems are resolved and I have a bathroom and kitchen that will work well for many years. I would definitely recommend Christian Clemares of CCASA. “

12 July, 2019

Comment from CCASA Architects:

Dear Jane,
Many thanks for the lovely review and having had the time to go in detail with the work.
The project seemed quite simple to start with but got complicated during the whole process. I’m glad that we managed to resolve all the issues and help you achieve your dream home.
As you mentioned, the whole team worked very well and that included you. We are very grateful to been able to help you.
Enjoy your flat and thanks again

Luq Adejumo

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Client

Christian was recommended to me by friends and he’s the first architect that I’ve ever enlisted. He has been a consummate professional throughout this job. He has always been on hand when I’ve needed his counsel and he very much treated our home project as if it were his own, so it has always felt as if he’s been really invested in making our vision a reality. Christian has a great aesthetic eye and over and above his architectural design/logistical management of the job, he helped choose colour and design schemes for all of the rooms. I also found it really useful to have him design an electrical plan. Christian has years of experience on the job and he was great at hand holding when we had to deal with the multitude of surveyors, builders and Building control people that you have to engage with on a more complex job. He’s brilliant at managing expectations, so you’ll always know where you stand and he’ll always try to find a way around a problem.

11 July, 2019

Comment from CCASA Architects:

Luq,
Many thanks for the lovely review.
As mentioned, several times, it has been an absolute pleasure working with you and I’m very happy on the final result!
You have been a very good client and working with you has been fantastic.
I hope that you enjoy your new place and I will eb back to see it with furniture and take some professional pictures.
Thanks again!
Christian

Jose Rosa

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Client

It has been a pleasure to work with Christian and his team. They were friendly and professional as well as creative and imaginative when confronted with obstacles during construction. They always found innovative and beautiful design solutions for our home. Christian also helped us through all the planning and freeholder permissions needed for construction. They managed to keep the project on budget and they met our deadline to move in. We could not have wished for a better architect!!

25 June, 2019

Comment from CCASA Architects:

Jose, was great to help you and your partner with your project and we are very happy with the final result! It has been great working with you and look forward to help you again in the future.

John Gasser

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Client

I was very happy with Christian's work. He had good ideas and was also responsive to changes I wanted to make. He delivered everything he said he would on the dates he outlined. He was responsive to anything urgent that came up as well as dealing with unforeseen/unexpected issues

24 April, 2019Last modified:24 April, 2019

Comment from CCASA Architects:

Chip many thanks for the review and I look forward working with you again.
Many thanks
Christian

HU-689626037

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Client

I bought a flat in a listed building in camberwll, a hospital conversion that needed some new ideas. Christian was instrumental in helping me think about space and came up with four different options I could not have thought of myself. I engaged with Christian to create a proposal and plans in 2d and 3d for the freeholders and Southwark listed buildings for approval. He is not only knowledgeable about ideation but can also help navigate the complex waters of work approvals. Although my project wasn’t particularly big he got 100% immersed in it. I would definitely recommend him!

6 December, 2018

Comment from CCASA Architects:

Javier, Many thanks for your review. Was great to work with you on your beautiful new flat. Hopefully see you soon!

Yamina

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Client

I contacted CCASA Architects to look into my home development project works and see how they could help me. CCASA Architects was very professional in helping me define and outline my project, and was always prompt at responding to any of my query and addressing any of my concerns. CCASA Architects arranged for all suppliers to visit my property and let me choose while still advising best option. I have no hesitation to recommend CCASA Architects to anyone who is looking for advise on home design and improvements. Professionalism was what I was looking for and was what I got with CCASA Architects.

26 November, 2018

Comment from CCASA Architects:

Yamina, thank you very much for your nice comments. I'm glad that you were happy with my services and was an absolute pleasure working with you. We got approval for a nice extension and hopefully one day is built as it will change dramatically your property. Hopefully speak with you soon, Christian.

Rafa

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Client

Great design for the extension of our house in Sitges, Barcelona. We followed his suggestions and the final result was per the lay-out, great job.

17 November, 2018

Comment from CCASA Architects:

Thanks Rafa for your nice comments. I'm glad I was able to help you refurbish your home in Spain. The new layout works great and happy to hear that you are enjoying it. I heard that little Tom loves the space too! Was a pleasure working with you and Gemma.

Alastair Lawrie

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Client

My wife and I hired CCASA Architects to convert the loft of our semi-detached home to create two extra bedrooms and another bathroom. Christian was friendly and professional from the project's inception. He understood our ideas and presented some amazing options before guiding the final designs through the process to successfully secure planning permission. He then put together and managed the tender process for builders. It was a relief to have such a trusted architect helping us with the tough decisions, and made the whole process exciting and fun. We highly recommend CCASA Architects and look forward to working with them again in future.

12 November, 2018

Comment from CCASA Architects:

Alastair and Aisha, I'm so excited about seeing the project being developed. Can't wait to upload nice pictures once is finished. I can't wait for you to enjoy the new loft conversion with the amazing big window. Its great working with you and we have been a good team! Thanks again

nico Petitfils

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Client

CCASA Architects proposed several options to renovate our cottage in the Alps, France. They perfectly understood our needs and wishes, and they proposed the perfect combination between modernity and tradition. The Presentation fulfilled all our expectations. Unfortunately, the project is now on hold, but we will consider CCASA Architects again if we finally proceed to implement their designs. Good company to select. We recommend it.

6 November, 2018

Comment from CCASA Architects:

Nico,
It was a great pleasure working with you and your family on this very interesting project. The cottage in the Alps in France is amazing and the views are fantastic. I'm happy that the whole family liked the proposals to extend it and if you finally decide to move the project forward let me know.

Mark Weeks

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Client

We had an exceptional experience working with Christian. We have been trying to figure out how to make our kitchen space work, and with his help have come up with a viable plan. Christian met with us at our home, discussed at length what we were looking to achieve, then took measurements and returned a few days later with several options. After a bit of to and fro-ing, we have settled on a very workable solution. We selected Christian based upon the work we have seen previously. Beautifully clean lines and a great sense of space. Really easy to work with.

6 November, 2018

Comment from CCASA Architects:

Mark, was great to help you and your partner on the layout of the rear at your lovely property. Glad you decided for one of the options and you are about to start works on that. I can't wait to see the change!!! It will look fantastic! was great working with you two and hopefully see you soon!

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6 Comments

Commented: I wanted to ask if I can install the towel wormer in the shower pleaseThanks for the query. A towel radiator can only be fitted inside the shower encloser if this is a water towel radiator only. No electrical towel radiator should be placed close to water. Also, I would...

3 days ago

Commented: Shower glass door - where is it from?Good afternoon. Thanks for your query. All appliances were provided by the interior designer: Daytrue. I suggest contacting them for advise on that. Thanks! CCASA Architects

25 September, 2019

Commented: Great kitchen.This a micro cement flooring Thanks

30 June, 2018

Commented: Where are these sliding doors from?The sliding doors are Schuco

22 October, 2017

Commented: Love the faucet!Is from OLIF

22 July, 2017

Commented: The backsplash I've been looking for!Thank you very much. The supplier of the tiles is SOLUS Ceramics. They look fantastic Thanks for your message

28 May, 2017

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