Mitchell Architecture Studio

I worked with Steve at the beginning on 2021 to plan a refurbishment of our kitchen/dining extension. It was a pleasure to work with Steve. He was extremely responsive and guided us through the process - one which we were not familiar with. The quality of his work was great, he had good ideas and was able also to recommend other good people to work with during the works. Thoroughly recommend!

We have been very lucky to have chosen Mitchell Architecture Studio. Not only he did an amazing job but also went an extra mile just to make sure we were completely happy. We highly recommend him.

Steve at Mitchell Architecture goes above and beyond in delivering his services. He is 100% client focussed and spent time talking to us about our desired outcomes. His attention to detail meant the final plans contained everything a construction company will need. We would not hesitate in recommending Steve for your architectural needs.

Having worked with Steve on two previous projects, one a large workplace extension and then an extension on my last house, I knew I wanted Steve to design my retirement house. It took me a year to find the land and another year to finalise the design and then get planning, and now another year and a half to complete the build. I’m thrilled! The house is beautiful, meets all my needs and Steve has been there every step of the way. He’s managed the build, liaised with planning depts, kept a strict eye on finance etc etc. He’s brilliant and creative and I know I wouldn’t have been able to go through this without him. Now I have the house of my dreams.

Steve was recommended by my colleague who had a bigger project in previous year. Steve helped us as our architect and project manager of our Semi detached house's ground floor rear extension. He is organised, efficient and gave us a lot of advise to enable us to be able to create a vision where we had no idea how to start. Planning permission stage went smoothly and moved to build work stage in March. Unfortunately we had to put the project on hold just 1.5 week after the start of build work for 3 weeks due to COVID lockdown. After the project re-started, there was no major issues nor concerns throughout project and Steve coordinated the details with builders, window company etc for us behind the scenes. The project completed based on the revised schedule plan. We are very happy with the results and would definitely work with him again on any project we might have in future.

Mitchell Architecture Studio provided a superb service for our loft conversion and extension project. They found creative solutions to make the best use of the space, and were always on hand to give advice and walk us through technical hurdles. Highly recommended!

Steve worked for me on my kitchen extension in SE London. He is very friendly, approachable but professional in his work. The design, planning and tender were fairly straightforward but the build came unstuck when my builder’s company collapsed and shortly afterwards the Covid 19 virus came along, delaying the project by some months. None of the above was Steve’s fault and he was able, under these difficult circumstances, to see the project to completion and to keep to the budget. I couldn’t have done this without Steve, I am delighted with the results which incorporate some clever features thanks to Steve’s vision at the design stage.

Steve Mitchell came to us highly recommended by friends and he fully met our expectations. His highly professional yet warm manner made it very easy to discuss all possibilities for the work we were considering. He understood what mattered to us and made great suggestions as to how these particulars could be accommodated, explaining why options would/wouldn't work. His efficiency and clear communication at each stage made us feel really 'safe' with him. I couldn't imagine working with a better architect!

Having read Steve’s reviews we felt he would be able to bring interesting design ideas for our side return extension, and he did not disappoint. Steve exceeded our expectations and listened patiently to our changing brief and recognised our budget for the project. He responded swiftly to all communications with us and was happy to meet our neighbour to allay there concerns. We have nothing but positives to say about the work that he completed for us and have already recommended him to friends.

Steve is an excellent person to work with, both friendly and professional. The thing Steve brought to the project that we appreciated the most was the ability to break the process down into manageable steps, which is invaluable when you have so many decisions to make along the way. Steve very effectively helped us start to settle on our preferred design from an early stage, despite us being fairly indecisive at times, by exploring our ideas and the available options with us and lending the benefit of his experience of what would and wouldn't work. Steve and the structural engineer he recommended were both pragmatic about the interplay of cost and design, suggesting changes along the way that we agreed had limited impact on the look and feel of the space, but with significant savings in cost. Steve helped us navigate the planning process smoothly, developing a good dialogue with the planning officer and suggesting considered work-arounds to any issues they raised. Thanks to Steve we now have a design that we are very happy with and a detailed set of documents to take to tender, and we are excited for the next stage where we will start to see all of those ideas become a reality.

Steve developed the the plans for us to seek permitted development from Planning for a conversion. He explained everything clearly, took our requirements into consideration, was very flexible and made the process easy for us.

When looking for an architect we were looking for an experienced and creative architect who could take our relatively well-formed ideas and take them from concept into reality. Steve did this, and then some. The vision he formed enhanced our original designs significantly and we found ourselves coming up with “new ideas” throughout the process only to find that Steve had suggested them earlier. He takes the time to understand the brief, and then enhances it in a way that will deliver an improved outcome. Steve designed a double-storey side return, loft conversion and single storey rear extension with a triangular gable over glass sliding doors. The design of the rear extension in particular far surpassed our expectations. Steve understands the planning process so well that he was able to advise us on what would and wouldn’t get through planning and thus we tailored the plans accordingly. One stand-out moment saw us being advised that plans would not be approved due to being so close to the boundary at the first floor - Steve took this opportunity to design the side wall/roof in an imaginative way that enhances the relationship between the front and rear of the house. Steve continued to help us when tendering and identifying contractors which was made more complex due to our budgetary constraints which meant we had to remove some items from the contract in order to increase affordability. Steve’s patience and advice during this process was unending, and very much appreciated. We ultimately found a contractor who executed Steve’s designs really well with Steve administering the contract for us. We were unsure whether we required this aspect of his services, but with hindsight would have really struggled without his wisdom, guidance and experience given the complexity of the changes. Regrettably we had a number of issues with our both the glazing company as well as the main contractor towards the end of the build that Steve not only helped us to navigate but used his experience to bring about largely favourable outcomes, even in extremely trying circumstances. On a personal level, Steve is fantastic to work with: he is swift to reply to questions and always returns phone calls; he is reliable and sticks to schedules and promises; he is a man of great integrity. I have recommended Steve to multiple friends and colleagues and will continue to do so. Not only is Steve an incredible architect, but he’s the best professional we dealt with throughout the 18 month process from concept and design through to reality. A first class man delivering a first class service.

Steve helped us design a rear/side extension to our small end terrace. He was knowledgeable and thorough on our consultation and gave us concept ideas quickly which he developed plans for planning permission. He followed up with planning and answered questions they had so we happily received planning permission and will hopefully soon be getting building work underway. Definitely recommend. Thanks

Steve is highly creative and has some great ideas and vision. He was also able to emphasise with our family issues that drive some of the challenges of the project from our perspective. We have already recommended Steve to friends of the family.

We have been really happy with the service Steve provided, he listened to our ideas and combined with his own designed a great new living/dining space for us and proceeded to get us through planning with no problems. He took on board our budget and worked with us to design a space that reflected this. His professionalism and quality of work is good. Steve sent through his ideas on time when promised with no delays. Steve has also been good at recommending people to help with other areas of our project.

Excellent service. Very quick turn around and incorporated any changes required easily. We have used Mitchell Architecture Studios for two projects now and would definitely use them again. Highly recommended.

As a young family looking for a single storey extension with no previous experience of building work, Steve proved the ideal architect in introducing us to the process and guiding us through some of the major decisions we had to make. He struck a good balance between being receptive to our thoughts and suggesting alternatives that made us think differently. He understood we needed to get things done quickly and was really efficient responding to emails. He produced detailed plans and schedule of works (that builders appreciated when we went through the tendering process) and actually his recommendations were the builders & engineer we ended up going with! All in all, as novices, he gave us a really good platform for our project. Highly recommend.

Really glad that we chose Steve to work with on our extension project. Steve came up with an excellent design, and guided us through the the planning process which felt stress free. Steve showed a great deal of patience dealing with my indecisiveness, and steered me away from daft ideas. He also ran the tender exercises successfully, and adapted our design to bring the the project in on a reduced budget. His drawings were of high quality, and he contacted a number of suppliers to provide quotes for glazing, polished concrete, and lighting systems. All in all Steve did an excellent job, and I'm looking forward to working with him on the next phase of the project.

Steve did a fantastic job with the drawings for my quite complicated flat extension due to the height and weights etc. He went the extra mile in sourcing solutions and keeping the costs down and listened to my requests (and didn't mind tweaking plans with my feedback). I'd recommend.

We live in a bungalow on a corner plot and wanted to knock down the old double garage and adjoining porch and extend sideways roughly doubling the floor plan of the main building. We met with a few different architects but didn’t feel they really understood our vision until we met Steve. He took on board our grand ideas and made them achievable, helping balance material costs against our budget without compromising on the critical aspects of the design. During this stage Steve was patient with us as we came up with new ideas, iterated quickly on the drawings and helped with our kitchen layout which joins the two floor levels and angles. Although our first planning application was rejected due to complications with our location, Steve was proactive in contacting the council to discuss acceptable solutions such that our next application was approved. We weren’t sure initially whether to hire Steve for phase 3 of project management to save on costs. Having not done anything like this before, we decided it was going to be complex enough (e.g. combined flat and vaulted ceilings, different ground floor levels, large openings) that we would benefit from his experience. This was absolutely the right move. Due to issues with window supply and the contractors our project has lasted twice as long as estimated. Extending your home is already stressful without any complications; having Steve manage the project, making sure delays were minimised and caring about the small details as if it were his own home has definitely helped us cope with our day jobs while living on a building site. It’s very easy to overreact to issues thinking it’s Doomsday; being able to call/email Steve to get his perspective and do a reality check was immensely valuable. Throughout the entire time Steve has worked with integrity and always been fair to both us and the contractors. We now have a lovely home that we are very happy with and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend his services.

We, at Mylondonextensions.com, have worked with Steve on numerous projects and are always happy to recommend him to our clients. His professional and human approach ensure a perfect understanding of the clients and builders needs with extremely detailed drawings. Great communication, attention to details, follow up and Project Management are amongst numerous things you can expect from Steve.

Stephen very quickly understood what I wanted to achieve for my project to rebuild my kitchen space. He listened carefully and offered good advice on alternatives of how to get the best result. He is responsive and still helping with the practicalities of completing the building work. I really happy I chose him to be involved and would have no hesitation in recommending him

Steve worked with us on single story rear extension, partial garage conversion and some minor ground floor reconfiguration. We had spoken to several architects prior to making contact with Steve, but he immediately stood out. Steve is honest and reliable, and no doubt, very talented architect. He listened to what we wanted and took on board our requirements. Steve is creative, honest, reliable and easy to work with. Contactable and prompt with responses. After our initial meeting Steve came up with couple of interesting designs, and didn’t mind when we asked for some changes. He submitted successful planning application and dealt with Thames Water on our behalf. We valued his experience. Steve’s schedule of work was very detailed and professional, clear and helpful. Our building work has only started, so we have no photos to upload yet, but we would highly recommend Steve to any future customers.

Steve oversaw, designed and applied for planning permission of our loft conversion as well as our kitchen extension. Throughout the project he showed a consistent and meticulous approach and was always available and quick to respond to any queries. His work was informed, thoroughly researched and punctual. We went with most of his ideas and do not regret doing so! Steve could at times have shown more confidence when dealing with the builders, but still in the end all went relatively well and we are very happy with the result.

Steve was a fantastic partner throughout the process of designing our loft conversion and renovation, though builder selection, construction, and snagging at the end. He was adept at identifying where our real priorities lay, and providing a wider range of options on those key items while offering great quality budget-aware choices on areas which were important but not our main focus. The core goals of the build were to get a lot more light into the kitchen and space in the form of a loft, and we couldn't be happier with having achieved both of those. We ended up with so much more value day-to-day by hiring him than we ever expected, and the biggest differences really come in how deftly he turned awkward spaces into excellent features. We have a few difficult spots around radiators or under the stairs and he made those into features we love every day and our guests comment on regularly.

We appointed MAS for the planning and building drawings on a sizeable house renovation and extension project, and we very happy with the work indeed. Steve was diligent, kept in touch frequently, and asked for our input when it was needed. He was a pleasure to work with, suggesting and discussing a variety of ideas that resulted in a great scheme. His detailed knowledge of building materials, techniques and regulations was invaluable in helping us plan the build effectively. In addition to clear, comprehensive drawings, he also helped us appoint and work with a structural engineer and building inspector, and liaised with the planning authorities. He was proactive in solving any issues that arose. It couldn't have gone more smoothly. Furthermore, this was also our first building project, and Steve helped us enormously by professionally guiding us through the process. He gave us confidence that we were doing the right thing, and were going to get the outcome we wanted. I would certainly work with Steve again, and recommend him to anyone starting a similar project.

We asked Mitchell Architecture Studio to design our loft conversion and rear extension after coming up with preliminary plans ourselves which we thought were pretty good until coming here. Steve completely re-designed the spaces to a very high quality and well thought out use of space which we never considered doing. Steve thought outside the box in developing the plans and was a pleasure to deal with. As such we are very pleased we chose Mitchell Architecture Studio for a first class service.

Stephen was commissioned to design the plans, achieve planning permission and oversee the project through to completion. What he did really well was: . 1. Thoughtful ideas which made a difference to the outcome. He had better ideas than other architects and really added to how our extension finished. E.g. internal exposed brick wall which ran the whole length of our garden externally enhancing our "indoors - outdoors" feel. It also made our small garden feel a little longer. 2. Took responsibility for the builder and the project. There were a few occasions when the builders didn't build to the exact specifications. He visited regularly and he ensured that the builders corrected the build to meet our design. We definitely wouldn't have picked up on these points. 3. Engaging and responsive. Stephen was always on the end of the phone or email helping us through the process. His ability to form a good working relationship with not just us but the builder really helped keep our project on track. His level of communication throughout was thorough.

We employed Stephen to produce architectural plans for a double storey extension on our 3 bed semi, and put them through planning for us. Stephen was a fantastic communicator, always calm, approachable, reliable and patient. We loved his approach and his ideas were in keeping with our personal style. Stephen actualy did multiple designs for us and put it through planning twice for us as we changed our minds... even that didn't phase him. I'd highly recommend Stephen's services. Claire

We brought our house in 2015 with existing planning permission for a material (1,000sqft) first floor extension to a 1930's bungalow with 1970's extension. We were unhappy with the existing plans that were in place and following a recommendation from our building contractor we mandated Steve to undertake a complete redesign of the entire extension incorporating the modernisation and redesign of the existing building. From our initial meeting, Steve showed great passion and vision for the project. He listened carefully to our thoughts and the issues that we had with the original designs. To save cost/time, he liaised with the original architect in order to get the original CAD plans and set about incorporating our wishes and his vision into new plans/drawings. The results were much more in keeping with what we wanted and with further consultation and some minor redrafts we finally had the final plans to move for a new planning permission. Steve also managed the planning submission process which went through on time and as planned. We did not engage Steve to undertake the project management of the subsequent build. However, after undertaking such a material project on our own, we would not hesitate to recommend Steve taking on these additional services. Trying to work and manage a family is difficult enough without project managing a material buidling project! From the word 'go' Steve was the consumate professional. He made us feel at ease very quickly and his passion for the project was infectious. Whilst there were a number of design elements that he may have preferred himself, he always listened to what we wanted rather than dictate his own thoughts and agenda. In many respects we felt that this was a great collaboration and Steve was very helpful in giving his own professional advice and opinions for consideration, whether we adopted them or not. Now that the build is complete, we could not be happier in our 'new' home. The design is fresh, modern and ties together three generations of building seamlessly. I would not hesitate to recommend Steve to anybody requiring an architect for any project, big or small. Moreover, should anybody wish to contact me for a reference via Steve then I would be very happy to provide it.

Excellent service. Really clear, easy to deal with. Drawings were spot on and the level of service we got was really great value for our money. We would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone commencing on a build.

We commissioned Steve to design a loft conversion to our property (two rooms and an en-suite) We were extremely satisfied with the design process and outcome. Steve also liaised closely with the Party Wall surveyor and between them reached an agreement without my intervention. Much appreciated! We would like to thank you for all of your ideas and solutions that you came up with in planning our extension of our family home Your professional and friendly approach made you really stand out

Steve provided architectural services in relation to an extension to our property. He understood our requirements well and provided much needed assistance and suggestions during the process to ensure we achieved our goal. Steve was very professional and courteous throughout.

Steve Mitchell is an inspiring architect. He has transformed our semi detached very plain house into an inspirational home. From the initial meeting Steve balanced bravery with the needs of a family of four. The results have transformed our lives. Steve is a cool guy who will ask you to consider the detail and finish. Our joint vision was realised above expectations. He is also extremely clear with contractors and great at getting them to come in on time and on budget. Truly very pleased

On a full extension to the side and rear on 2 levels they provided a full set of drawings detailing various services and also a set of structural drawings together with a full specification covering the whole project .They were helpful , knowledgable and flexible , listening to our ideas whilst also dealing with/ liasing with all contractors in a professional manner.

Steve Mitchell designed an extension for my house a little over a year ago in Horsham and it has transformed my home. He really listened to what I needed and had lots of great ideas about the space and how it could be used. The builder was really impressed with the drawings because they were so detailed. Steve oversaw the whole process, negotiating with the builders and managing the project from start to finish. He also designed a piece of furniture to be installed in the extension which I needed to hold art materials and provide drawing space. Again beautifully done.

Steve was brilliant to work with. He got what we were wanting to achieve and came back with some initial thoughts that perfectly captured the contemporary aesthetic we were looking for in our loft extension. From that point onwards he was patient an helpful as we navigated some of the practical challenges, including planning permissions and the limitations of our budget. He then created the bid document and helped us manage the bidding process. The build is now close to completion as planned and he has been on site on several occasions to help us ensure the builders adhere to the original vision.

Steve not only produced a beautiful design for my balcony but helped me deal with the council and the builders. He was ever on hand with advice and recommendations...this covered an extended time period.... for never more than his original fee. I felt in very safe hands throughout.