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27 years in business
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Contact Info:
Michael Kalam
4 Edward Street
Birmingham, West Midlands B1 2RX
United Kingdom
4 Edward Street
Birmingham, West Midlands B1 2RX
United Kingdom
Typical Job Costs:
£1,500 - £10,000
The above figures are a general ballpark, please contact us for a more detailed quote.
The above figures are a general ballpark, please contact us for a more detailed quote.
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Midland's Award Winning Architectural Practice
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By way of introduction we are a firm of 9 committed and experienced staff providing expert advice in residential development and master planning from offices in Birmingham and Worcester, with over 40 years’ experience. The quality of our design work has been recognised by over 40 awards, including the Gold CABE Building for Life Award Gold Award.
Our core skills include residential extensions and internal alterations to properties with further professional skills on call from other consultants, with whom we regularly collaborate. We pride ourselves on a good awareness of site and context, a thorough understanding of our client’s aspirations and a holistic approach using our breadth of skills. We seek to blend innovation with pragmatism to produce creative but cost-effective and achievable solutions.
Services Provided
3D Rendering, Accessible Design, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Conversion, Building Conservation, Building Design, Custom Build Home, Design Consultation, Drafting, Floor Plans, Home Renovation, House Extensions, House Plans, Kitchen Design, Loft Conversion, New Home Build, Project Management, Space Planning, Swimming Pool Construction, Custom Build Homes, Green Building, New Home Construction
Areas Served
Birmingham, Coventry, Worcester, Warwick, Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Kenilworth, Wolverhampton, Cotswold, Leamington Spa
Awards
Winner of the CABE Building for Life Gold Award
28 Projects for Lapworth Architects

Walsall, West Midlands
Aldridge
6 photos

Birmingham, England
Norfolk Road, Edgbaston
4 photos

Warwick, Warwickshire
Haseley Manor, Warwick
8 photos

Birmingham, England
Simpsons Restaurant
13 photos

The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Luttrell Road, Sutton Coldfield
3 photos

Snitterfield, Warwickshire
Roundelay Collection, Snitterfield
6 photos

Royal Leamington Spa, England
Cloister Way, Leamington Spa
9 photos

Solihull, England
Woodlea Drive, Solihull
9 photos

Harborne, West Midlands, UK
Barlows Road, Harborne
4 photos

Harborne, Birmingham, West Midlands
Axis, Harborne
6 photos

Solihull, England
Arden Oak, Warwick Road, Solihull
13 photos

Dorridge, England
Avenue Road, Dorridge
6 photos
Featured Review

nibha hegde
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Client
I am extremely pleased with Lapworth architects. I just told them in my amateur way what I imagined or wanted in my bungalow and they drew lovely accurate plans. Michael patiently took on board my multiple requests to make changes as new ideas came tRead Full Review
8 Reviews for Lapworth Architects

nibha hegde
Relationship
Client
I am extremely pleased with Lapworth architects. I just told them in my amateur way what I imagined or wanted in my bungalow and they drew lovely accurate plans. Michael patiently took on board my multiple requests to make changes as new ideas came to me and he always incorporated them with even further development which shows his expertise.
Michael provided monthly supervision service which I think is priceless and is the best part of hiring him!. He visited the site regularly, liaised with various other professionals involved like building control people, engineers, etc, did trouble shooting promptly, ensured costing is kept to minimum, and made sure the work is being carried out to the highest standards in a timely manner. The contractors and builders have also found this service very useful because of helpful professional advise and on-site discussions.
I have noted from his late night/weekend emails/calls that Michael has worked very hard on my project- which was a total makeover of a rather dilapidated-closed- space building with poor lighting and access- and made it into a well lit, open spaced bright modern bungalow. He has always kept me well informed.
Lastly, I have to say, because of his dedication, the project has carried on with practically no stress or worries imparted to me! He is well connected and tendered my project to a very good builder- for which `I am grateful. I sometimes hear other friends' stories of 'nightmare building projects' and I secretly thank my stars that I gave this project to Lapworth.
I wish Michael and his team well. If I were lucky enough to acquire another property, I will promptly give the project to Lapworth again! :)
20 April, 2020

Nash Patel
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Client
Lapworth Architects was present at the Ideal Home show and through this Manraj acted quickly and professionally to our planning queries . He consulted us the best way forward to submit the planning application and gave lots of ideas and input into what we wanted to achieve .
The whole process was communicated .
14 December, 2018

Rukaiya
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Client
Our architect Manraj took the greatest pride and care in our project. He nurtured it as if it was his own , and demonstrated such professionalism and confidence that cannot be found elsewhere. We had a strict deadline with very good reason and Manraj went through great lengths, to ensure we were granted planning permission.
All the tangible assets of a successful company were shown, great communication, organisation, planning and trust. We received our planning permission with great surprise as what almost seemed like an impossible task pf getting the planning permission early was turned into an I am possible.
Once our planning permission was granted, Manraj carefully went through the next stage with us and gave us a lot of advice which was very beneficial. As mentioned previously, he nurtured it as if it were his own which meant his work was really coming from the heart. Would strongly recommend this great architecture company. Thank you so much once again.
26 November, 2018

s_delane24
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Client
I just used Lapworth Arcitects ( 17/2/17 ) and I have to say what a professional and quick service they did for me. From the moment I contacted them to the finish job it was a pleasure to do business with them.
They also did more work for me than I asked them to do and pay them for and they never asked for any more money. They truly love their job and wanted to do the most professional job for me. Which they certainly did.
Thank you very much Mike and the team.
18 February, 2017

imdads
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Client
Exceptional service provided and promptly wrapped up with in 2 weeks after previously having dealt with another architect that resulted in my self having to take him to small claims court after a painful 8 months.
16 September, 2016

santoh_kauldhar
Relationship
Client
I have used Lapworth Architects to draw plans for an extension on my property, I was really pleased with the service and support they provided. Staff were very professional, efficient and really helpful in giving ideas on how to make the most of the living space.
No time was wasted in chasing up plans or waiting for phone calls, there was always someone to talk to regarding the plans. There was never any problem when i asked for a few changes to be made, which they happily did and e-mailed them back to me to check I was happy with them.
Lapworth is a company that looks after their clients and provides a great service it is a company I would definitely recommend .
15 September, 2016
Comment from Lapworth Architects:
Dear Mrs Kauldar,
thank you for the kinds words above. For the benefit of other users I will confirm that we was instructed to help you with a single storey rear extension and alterations to front of your 1930 semi-detached property in Handsworth Wood.
The application was approved on the 9th September 2016 by Birmingham City Council under reference 2016/06028/PA.
Thank you again for your instructions and kind works above.
regards
The team at Lapworth Architects
thank you for the kinds words above. For the benefit of other users I will confirm that we was instructed to help you with a single storey rear extension and alterations to front of your 1930 semi-detached property in Handsworth Wood.
The application was approved on the 9th September 2016 by Birmingham City Council under reference 2016/06028/PA.
Thank you again for your instructions and kind works above.
regards
The team at Lapworth Architects

Samsons Car Sales Ltd
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Client
My husband used Lapworth Architects earlier this year after entering into a lease agreement for a commercial site which did not have the correct planning consent. Lapworth Architects were very efficient and new the whole process of obtaining consent. They negotiated with the council and responded to all complaints from local residents.
very quick and efficient no issue in recommending,

4 July, 2016

Tomy White
Relationship
Client
We worked with Duncan in April 2015 to design open plan extension to our terrace house in Quinton.
Duncan was very proactive and helped us manage the project through to completion. Very happy to recommend this firm.
5 March, 2016
Comment from Lapworth Architects:
Hi Tom,
thank you for your comments above. To assist other Houzz users visualise your projects I have attached the floor plans of what the house was like before our involvement and post planning. Hopefully you will agree that the end result was fantastic!
Thank you again for the great review and we wish you many happy years ahead in your home :)
thank you for your comments above. To assist other Houzz users visualise your projects I have attached the floor plans of what the house was like before our involvement and post planning. Hopefully you will agree that the end result was fantastic!
Thank you again for the great review and we wish you many happy years ahead in your home :)

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thank you very much for your comments above. as you are aware your application has now been submitted and fingers crossed it will be approved in due course.
I have uploaded a quick CGI model which we produced of your proposal in order to enable other users get an idea of your project.