Trevor Brown Architects

Trevor and his team did a fantastic job, designing and managing an end-to-end, back to brick renovation of our four bedroom Edwardian house in Queens Park, including side/rear extension and loft conversion. The attention to detail was excellent, they listened to all of our requests but added great features and elements, they recommended great builders for us to use, and oversaw the project right to the end. They were very supportive in helping us to achieve everything we wanted and more, and we couldn't be happier with the end result. They were also really practical in helping us to allocate our budget and prioritise the features that were really important and made a huge difference to the final product.

We were very happy with Trevor's input to our project, which consisted of integrating 2 flats in an old house and constructing a new extension. In particular we appreciated Trevor's advice - he is great at setting out the pros and cons of different alternatives. The work was conducted during various lockdowns which presented an additional challenge, but this was overcome. We also think the value of services provided was very reasonable. We would fully recommend Trevor to anyone else.

We now live in a wonderful, gorgeous home because of Trevor Brown Architects (TBA). My wife and I derive great pleasure from this house, and are still super excited to be actually living in it! It's testament to the many skills of TBA that we feel this way. The house just works for us as a family; it looks spectacular, but it's so very functional too. It's such an easy house to live in. The flow, the light (both artificial and natural), the materials, the space, the storage, the details, etc - all of it the vision of TBA. Our 4 bed semi was rather tired; it hadn't really been updated since the 1980s, and while it was structurally sound, it had drawbacks. For the sizeable footprint of the house, the living spaces were sub-optimal. In late 2019 we spoke to half a dozen architects, and immediately connected with Trevor. He very quickly understood what we wanted, despite us not really being able to articulate it to him. He was able to offer us a vision that we could grasp, and then we went from there. My wife and I are not really massively into design/houses/interiors etc - we know what we like when we see it, but couldn't provide a coherent articulation of what we like or wanted, so we gave TBA quite a free rein to design the house for us. We did not have a specific idea of what it should be like, outside some fundamentals such as number of bedrooms/bathrooms/approx size etc What TBA provided for us was guided decision making. All the way through the project, we were given multiple suggestions by TBA, and then through discussion and multiple samples, we'd arrive at a decision. TBA committed a huge amount of time and effort to this, often producing 5 or more drawings to help us decide upon a particular layout. We made many decisions, but they never felt rushed, forced or tedious. Frequently we'd say to TBA 'What do you think?', and while they'd always say it's up to us, they'd give their opinion on what they'd do if it was their house. That saved us a lot of time, reduced decision-making fatigue, and got us such a funky home! We used TBA for the design, the tendering & contract phase for builders, the project management and the interior design. We had faith in them and they delivered. It was a smooth build, and while there were issues, TBA were there to sort things out, and did a lot of the filtering between the builders and ourselves, so we were not having to commit too much time. TBA soaked up much of the pressure caused by COVID supply issues and staffing problems, thus our stress levels were minimal. TBA have been very engaged and responsive post- build. We moved in months ago but TBA are still on hand if there are issues. Trevor will come over to discuss said issues and will follow up with the various trades to see them resolved. We have never felt that we had to fend for ourselves. It's such a comfort knowing they are still so receptive and proactive to our experience of living in this home. I wouldn't hesitate to use TBA again.

We couldn't have asked for any more from Trevor Brown and his team. They completed a renovation of an open plan kitchen and living space and additional works on the ground floor of our family home. Trevor and his team were highly professional, transparent, thoughtful and considerate to our needs and wants at all times. The ideas and deigns were innovative and kept very much to our wishes. They kept the project ticking through and were always thinking one step ahead. They project managed the renovation which in total took around 6 months to complete and almost completely ran to schedule as predicted. The whole project was stress free and ran completely smoothly. We literally couldn't have asked for more from the team and will definitely be looking to TBA for further help with future projects.

We were living in Hong Kong and wanted to completely transform our 3 bed semi-detached home back in Bromley. We wanted to complete this to coincide with our return to England, so were looking for a reliable architect who would work with us remotely to create our ideal family home. We immediately loved the projects we saw on Trevor Brown’s Houzz profile. The spaces were all well thought out and fit with the family home we were looking to create, so after a series of discussions, we were happy to appoint him. Throughout the project, regular Skype calls and emails were so helpful in making decisions, communicating ideas and keeping in touch with progress. The tba team helped us to make beautiful design choices, and their creation of mood boards of materials, which reflected our tastes, made our choices so much simpler. When the project was on site, we had regular updates, photos, and even Skype tours, so that we could see how things were moving along. We absolutely love our new home! Thank you tba for the beautiful spaces you have created, for your great design advice, for the easy communication, and your patience in making this happen from across the globe!

I have zero knowledge about how to build a house and consequently felt quite anxious about the possibility of being completely ripped off when my partner and I decided to renovate our Victorian property in North London. Fortunately for us we were introduced to Trevor and his team from a past client of his who had been very pleased with their work. From the outset Trevor advised not only on matters architectural but also wrangling his team's skillset to provide guidance on interiors - from paints and textures to fixings and finishings - everything was discussed and agreed over numerous cups of generously provided coffee. Trevor also, very sensibly, kept us pretty much on target budget-wise, hence why my hot tub on the roof idea was politely rejected. I would thoroughly recommend TBA for any medium to large scale residential renovation work and we're extremely pleased with how our home looks and feels now, despite our children's best efforts to break everything inside it.

TBA are fantastic! From start to finish we experienced a first rate service. We had no clue what we were doing but Trevor, Florentina and Odeta brilliantly designed, managed and delivered our wonderful 5 bedroom house. I would do it again! Thank you from the Rabbatts family!

We approached TBA in Spring 2018 to discuss the renovation of our end of terrace Victorian property. After initially visiting the site, Trevor came up with a number of potential drawings to choose from. Together we honed in on a favourite and the design was then further developed to our specifications. TBA's experience and expertise shone through as it was far beyond anything we had considered possible for our project. In particular connecting the house with the garden, bringing light into the property and making use of the available space on the plot were key to this success. Working with TBA's interior designers, we were guided through the process of choosing finishes throughout the house, which ensured a cohesive design and style. Specifically Odeta's attention to detail, subject knowledge and work ethic were second to none. This process also enabled us to have a clearly itemised view of the interior fixings (down to the position of every single tile), so that the exact costings were known in advance. The project has totally transformed our home into a bright, spacious and modern space - whilst respecting its Victorian origins - and has exceeded our expectations in every way.

I can't recommend Trevor highly enough. We hired him to design and project manage our side return extension and couldn't have been happier with the service we received. He approached the project with creativity and the utmost respect for our vision, budgets and timelines. The project was managed meticulously and any issues were resolved quickly and effectively. We are really happy with the final result and would love to work with him again on future projects.

We hired Trevor and his team when I was 4 months pregnant with a brief to help us design and build an open plan living/ kitchen/ dining space in the new property we had bought, all within a tight budget, even tighter timeline (move in ready before I gave birth) and very high expectations. Other architects we spoke to told us outright that the budget and timeline were unworkable but Trevor had a can-do, flexible attitude. Trevor and his team came up with some very clever design solutions to maximize light which I don’t believe we would have gotten from many other professionals - we are so pleased with how much light we get in a north facing room even on the gloomiest winter day. I personally have a very strong viewpoint on the interior aesthetic we wanted, and credit the TBA team, particularly Odeta, with helping us achieve this and taking it up a notch, while finding cost effective solutions and experimenting with materials and finishes to create a Pinterest worthy living space for us. Design work aside, i also want to call out Trevor’s reasonable and balanced approach to problem solving in situations of high stress and friction which invariably arise in a project of this scale and speed - whether it was cost overruns, frustrating execution delays or defects that need to be resolved, we found Trevor was very open, considered all perspectives fairly and proposed solutions that brought everyone along and didn’t sour relationships. We will be happy to use Trevor and his team for our future projects to upgrade other parts of our home.

I have loved working with Trevor and his team, on day one he came to the property and with one glance knew exactly how to make the most of the space, from start to completion it has been a great experience. The whole team was collaborative and strove constantly to make sure the job ran smoothly and efficiently. Highly recommended indeed.

Our project was for a reconfiguration of the ground floor, full house renovation and extension to the family home of over 30 years’ for my parents to enjoy in their retirement, as well as meet the specific disabled needs of my mother. The project started at the beginning of 2019 and completed March 2020. TBA handled the project from start to finish and from the beginning, we fully put our trust into their capable hands to guide us through the process. The design process felt more like a collaborative one, where we worked together as a team, rather than client and architect. The final layout designs that we developed is exciting and really re-thinks and brings out the house’s full potential, which was previously long and dark. Every one that worked on the project has been professional, experienced and a pleasure to work with. The project completed on time and we did go over initial budget, but that is because we extended the scope of work and chose items that knowingly cost more. TBA are very good at managing the budget and making economical cost suggestions without compromising the integrity of the design. We ended up with a house that is perfect for the now, flexible for the future, makes the most of its layout and light, and most of all, utterly unique and ‘us’. Thanks TBA team for your fantastic work! Would definitely recommend to others or work with you in the future.