Guy Taylor Associates

Name: Guy Taylor Associates
Telephone: 0161 826 1042
Rating: 4.9

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Award Winning Architecture- Sustainable, Adventurous & Creative Design

Guy Taylor Associates, Founded in 1969, is an award winning, innovative and forward thinking design studio with offices in Manchester, Newark and Derby. We offer an exceptional body of knowledge and expertise that embraces every aspect of a buildings design, construction, interior, performance and preservation. Our work is underpinned by a strong conviction to the creative design process and reaching the best solution through open dialogue with clients, consultants, contractors and end users. There is no house style, every project is unique and responds to the brief, client aspirations and site context. The collaboration of Architects, Architectural Technologists, Interior Designers, Restoration & Conservation experts and Landscape Architects bring together vast experience from a highly skilled team of passionate designers. We will visit you for your home design consultation. We present proposals in the form of 2D & 3D images or a digital walk through if you prefer. We'll handle your planning application, coordinate all technical design aspects & administer the project through construction to completion. We offer a full and flexible architectural service to help deliver you your dream home. Don't hesitate to get in touch to discuss your ideas! We look forward to hearing from you. Office Locations: - Manchester First Floor, Swan Building, 20 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JW 0161 826 1042 - Newark: Top Lock Studio, Navigation Yard, Newark, NG24 4TN 01636 605100 - Derby The Coach House, 29 Kedleston Road Derby, DE22 1FL 01332 577 577

Services Provided

3D Rendering, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Conversion, Basement Design, Building Conservation, Building Design, Custom Build Homes, Eco Homes, Home Renovation, House Extensions, House Restoration, Kitchen Design, Prefab Home Extensions, Project Management, Structural Engineering, Sustainable Design, Tiny House Building, Green Building, Kitchen Renovation, New Home Construction, Passive House, Passivhaus, Internal Remodelling, Bespoke Home Design

Areas Served

Manchester, Sheffield, Stockport, Derby, Nottingham, Newark, Cheshire, Lancashire, Derbyshire, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, East Midlands, Chester

Awards

Most Innovative Architectural Design Studio - England - Build 2017 Architecture Awards

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29 Projects

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Business Name

Guy Taylor Associates

Phone Number

0161 826 1042

Website

www.guytaylorassociates.co.uk

Address

Manchester, Greater Manchester M4 5JW
United Kingdom

Typical Job Cost

£100,000 - £5 million

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96 Followers

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Peter Martin

Chris really helped us set a vision for our project and then work out the layouts to realise it. He was always professional and a pleasure to work with.Read Full Review

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15 Reviews for Guy Taylor Associates

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Work Quality

5.0

Communication

5.0

Value

4.8

Paul Ashcroft

We were contacted by Chris from Guy Taylor Associates after posting a small extension requirement on Houzz and were impressed from the very first conversation. We wanted the extension to be in balance and character with the rest of a 1930s house which has many of it's original period features and ideally for it not to look like an extension at all. Chris was thoroughly prepared for his initial visit, interested in the whole house and not just the extension area, asking many questions and making notes. He was meticulous on detail and even noticed aspects of the original design that we hadn't previously noticed ourselves! He had, and suggested, some of his own ideas but also made sure that he understood our preferences too and made us aware of minor considerations arising from current building regulations being different from those of the 1930s. He provided us with different design proposals, including 3D images to enable us to visualise the extension clearly, and then worked with us to tweak them to a final design we were happy to proceed with. The design exceeded our expectations and showed great sensitivity to the character of the house. Chris was exceptionally responsive and helpful throughout, we have been delighted with his service and would not hesitate to recommend him. He also recommended some builders and we did proceed with one of these. The work is now finished and we feel we have achieved the objective for it not to look like an extension. Shout out too to Amy who was also involved in our project.

3 days ago

Rebecca Kennedy

We are absolutely delighted with the redesign of our kitchen and the ground floor of our house. Chris Rodgers was wonderfully creative in his design and used the space to make a beautiful, light modern reinvention of what was a rather tired Victorian house. We couldn't be happier with the result.

18 July, 2024

Peter Martin

Chris really helped us set a vision for our project and then work out the layouts to realise it. He was always professional and a pleasure to work with.

1 June, 2024

edbang

Guy Taylor did a great job for us designing our 2 story extension for our little cottage and getting it through planning etc. We had quite a check list that we wanted to include and Cara at Guy Taylor gave us some great plans and ideas to choose from. They solved problems and came up with a design we would never have thought of without them that checked all the boxes. We wanted a modern extension but one that fitted a pretty old cottage. Everyone was very helpful and patient. They did all the technical drawings and were able to help us find structural engineers, tree and wall surveyors etc. the finished plans are more interesting and exciting than we had envisaged and they understood all our requests and listened to what we wished to achieve. The work is due to go ahead this summer and we cannot wait!

8 May, 2024

John Curtis

Chris and Amy @Guy Taylor Associates are a very professional team with a personal touch where nothing is too much trouble. Very creative and helpful in the whole process and also prompt in their responses. If you’re looking for an architect who thinks outside the box and with a great personal touch, then look no further than Chris Rodgers and his team. Highly recommend them

20 March, 2024

Sue

Guy Taylor Associates have provided an excellent service in assisting us with the design and planning of our school bungalow conversion. They assisted us with everything from design planning, to tendering, to project management and everything in between! Throughout the whole process they have provided us with expert advice and acted with professionalism at all times. They are a reliable, trustworthy company and I would wholly recommend them. Special thanks go to Chris and Amy who have been extremely helpful. We couldn't have done it without them!

20 March, 2024

Carl

Chris, the owner at Guy Taylor Associates did a fantastic job designing our remodelled house with a vaulted ceiling, a new apex at the front and so much light! Pretty much got it just as we wanted first time and now it's built we're delighted with the results. I've already recommended you to one of my good friends and won't hesitate to do so again in the future. Thanks Chris!

7 December, 2023

Darran Smith

Excellent Architects, From a building company perspective Guy Taylor Associates drawings are easy to work with and have great detail and also 3D images for the client to visualise their project. Also easy to communicate with. well done guys & girls ;) *****

14 October, 2018

Ali Rodd

Guy Taylor Associates assisted us with our office expansion which was effectively a blank, empty space requiring full design and specifications from the ground up. After a full briefing, Guy Taylor Associates came up with great ideas and plans to create a practical and viable workspace for our business. Chris was always available when we needed him and kept a close eye on the builder in terms of budgets and deadlines which was really reassuring. He listened to our requirements and was flexible and found solutions when we hit problems. He also recommend a great interiors company (Living 365) to help us with the lighting, furniture and finishes. We are really happy with the end result. I would recommend Guy Taylor for your architectural needs.

8 October, 2018

Ecospheric Windows

We have worked with Chris Rodgers at Guy Taylor Associates on both client and personal projects for over 5 years. Both his flair for design and service are to be commended and we always receive fantastic feedback from projects he has been involved in. Chris carefully balances aesthetics and build-ability. As Sustainability consultants, we have worked on a number of highly technical projects together (Passive House Plus, Passive House Premium, Paragraph 55 etc) and it has been hugely valuable for us to have a partner that truly grasps the building physics necessary to produce high performance buildings.

2 October, 2018

Tess Grindle

Chris Rodgers and the team at Guy Taylor have delivered a home for us that goes way beyond expectations on every level. Not only did they step in to rescue our project when another firm had let us down. They dedicated their time and passion to creating a new scheme that would enable us to transform an ugly, dated property into something that innovates in terms of aesthetic, flow, budget both inside and out. I can't recommend this team highly enough. My pictures don't do the finished result justice and construction of our decked area is still in progress but you can get a sense of the before and after!

11 December, 2017

Rebecca Lancaster

Guy Taylor Associates were tasked with designing a new build, contemporary, eco family home in the countryside... Guy Taylor Associates... What a find... Having been badly let down by a previous architect (who created an unaffordable house design), we were recommended Guy Taylor Associates by a friend. Desperate to start again and create the family home we had dreamed of, we embarked on a journey with Chris and his team from Guy Taylor Associates. And they have provided an exceptional service to date. They have translated our requirements into the most brilliant design and one we feel so incredibly lucky to have. Always careful to listen to our thoughts, Chris has used his exceptional design skills and far exceeded our expectations. Very professional, creative, budget focussed and reassuringly calm under pressure, he has been a joy to work with. And very recently Guy Taylor Associates have managed to secure approval for our complex Green Belt planning application which took a considerable amount of work and dedication to achieve. Unashamedly proud of their design, we can't wait to see the end result as building will hopefully commence and finish next year. Guy Taylor Associates have our strongest recommendation and we would be more than willing to talk about our experience with Chris and Guy Taylor Associates to those seeking an architect's practice.

16 November, 2017

Jane Fleet-Jones

design of a new build ecohome in greenbelt from creating the brief through planning and technical design to completion of the build. Excellent service, great design and superb communication throughout the project.

21 August, 2017Last modified:18 October, 2017

Chris Worrall

Ours was not a straight forward brief and we are fussy customers. We set a high standard with many constraints but Guy Taylor have been a pleasure to deal with. They take our demands as challenges and come up with innovative and creative solutions. The house isn't built yet but we can't wait to see it for real.

19 August, 2017

Chris Gutteridge

We undertook a massive extension and renovation project of a 1911 arts and crafts house. We were keen to incorporate eco-design elements and we were referred to Chris Rogers and GTA by our environmental consultant. From our first meeting to completion of the project Chris went above and beyond. Always coming up with good ideas that fitted our specifications. Always quick to suggest sensible solutions to problems as they arose. Always available and an invaluable point of contact between us and the contractors on site. He took us through design and planning permission, tendering, refining the scope of the works and finalising the contract with the main contractor, the build itself, snagging...everything! Our build was between July 2016 and April 2017 and I don't think we would have managed it without Chris on the team. We have no hesitation at all in recommending Chris for projects big and small (and in fact have already recommended him to friends embarking on their own projects).

19 August, 2017

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8 Comments

Commented: 1950s devoid of characterIt’s amazing what can be achieved with a property similar to yours. Lovely example below where the windows and extensions have added loads of character.....

9 May, 2020 in Design Dilemma

Commented: Kitchen Extension-Layout Options and adviseRajeev, it’s the door into the hallway which is next to the fridge on the photo. The other door leads to a utility room and WC.

20 April, 2020 in Design Dilemma

Commented: Help with 1970s exteriorReally like ideas already posted by others about replacing the dark brown tile with timber. This doesn’t have to look modern. It could provide a softer traditional look. Replacing the flat roof dormer...

18 April, 2020 in Design Dilemma

Commented: Side extension adviceIt’s a fantastic size and a lot of functions are taking place on the plan. We would start by looking at all those functions and question each of them to find out how each individual part needs to work...

16 April, 2020 in Design Dilemma

Commented: Victorian side return layoutKatherine We have a several completed projects where the Kitchen has been placed in the original dining room. This allows the seating to be focussed around the garden and although the Kitchen is set ...

16 April, 2020 in Design Dilemma

Commented: Can you help with our kitchen design and layout please?Laura There lots of functions/ amenities on the plan which is great. Before making a proposal we would think about each part individually and ask how it needs to work for you, the way you want to liv...

28 March, 2020 in Design Dilemma

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