Trevor Brown Architects

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London, Greater London

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We understand that a successful project is the seamless composition of the external building design and the spaces within. Our work is informed by the existing building and clients' tastes and desires. The practice places a strong emphasis on a collaborative approach to create spaces and interiors that are tailored to each client, enjoyable to use and sophisticated additions to the original building. Our approach leads clients through the design process starting with a ‘wish list’. Once we arrive at your essential elements and fundamental aspects of the project, the interior design and styling add the finishing touches to create gorgeous homes. We work predominantly in North London, where we work closely with local planning departments to maximise the development potential for each property. Whether you are considering a strategic refurbishment project where you want to challenge the budget to maximise your return, sophisticated renovations and extensions that challenge normal perceptions or something in between, please do not hesitate contacting our team to discuss what we can offer!

Services Provided

Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Design, Building Design, Floor Plans, Home Renovation, House Extensions, House Plans, Space Planning, Sustainable Design, Kitchen Renovation, New Home Construction, Custom Build Homes, Green Building

Areas Served

London, Muswell Hill, Hackney, Wood Green, Alexandra Palace, Highgate, Harringay, Crouch End, East Finchley, Enfield, Islington

Awards

RIBA Chartered Practice, ARB registered

16 Projects for Trevor Brown Architects

Basement Renovation & Extension, Tufnell Park

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London, Greater London

Full Refurbishment & Extension of a Victorian Family Home, Muswell Hill

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Highbury, London, Greater London

House Refurbishment & Extension, Highbury

24 photos

London, Greater London

Apartment Refurbishment & Extension, Bounds Green

20 photos

Harringay, Greater London

Full Refurbishment & Extension of Victorian Family Home

23 photos

London, England

Extension to 1920's Property, Alexandra Palace

20 photos

Highbury, Greater London

Full Home Renovation in Islington

24 photos

Harringay, Greater London

Full Renovation & Extension of Terraced Victorian

31 photos

London, Greater London

Contemporary Rear Extension

16 photos

Hackney, Greater London

Open-Plan Kitchen Diner Extension

12 photos

London, UK

Kitchen Diner Extension

16 photos

London, Greater London

House Refurbishment & Extension, Muswell Hill

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32 Reviews for Trevor Brown Architects

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Aidan

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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.

2 days ago

Adam shackleford

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Client

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.

3 days ago

June Ng

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We decided to renovate our Victorian terraced property and selected Trevor Brown Architects to run the project. Trevor is an incredibly talented architect and we absolutely loved working with him. From the project inception and design through to the building and completion stage, Trevor demonstrated utmost professionalism and most impressive attention to detail. Trevor is supported by a passionate and dedicated team who are simply outstanding. They helped with multiple facets of the project including interior design and order management and were always available to help address any issues. A house renovation can be stressful at times but we can honestly say that with Trevor and his team on board, much of the stress was removed. A big thank you to the entire TBA team who were all just fabulous; working tirelessly throughout our project to help create a beautiful home for us. The project has transformed our home where the spaces inside and out flow as one. It is contemporary whilst also respectful of the existing Victorian features and we cannot recommend Trevor Brown Architects highly enough.

4 May, 2021

Kin H

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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!

27 January, 2021

Comment from Trevor Brown Architects:

Hi Kin,

Thank you for your kind review.

It was pleasure working with you and an honour to create the home you returned to the UK to live in. We wish you many happy years in your property.

All the best,
Trevor

Marcus Daborn

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Client

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.

22 October, 2020

Comment from Trevor Brown Architects:

Hi Marcus,
Thank you for the lovely review and letting us transform your home.
Sorry to reject your roof top hot tub proposals but the planners would have curtailed your dream, if my budget management had not.
I wish you and Gemma many happy years in the property.
Best,
Trevor

euanrabbatts

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Client

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!

11 September, 2020Last modified:5 February, 2021

Comment from Trevor Brown Architects:

Hi Helen and Euan,

It was a pleasure to work with you to transform your home - we love the completed project. Everyone at TBA wishes you many happy year in the property.

Best,
Trevor

Tom Clarke

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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.

11 July, 2020Last modified:11 July, 2020

Carly Avener

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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.

9 July, 2020

Comment from Trevor Brown Architects:

Thank you Carly,
It was a pleasure working with you and Daniel.
I wish you many happy years in your new home.
Best Trevor

Akanksha Midha

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Client

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.

17 June, 2020Last modified:21 June, 2020

Gina Carter

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Client

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.

9 June, 2020

Freny

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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.

25 May, 2020

Comment from Trevor Brown Architects:

Thank you Colin and Freny,
It was a pleasure working with you to realise this project and everyone at TBA is really pleased that our work has allowed you to stay together as a family at home for longer.
I hope you enjoy the property for many year to come,
Best, Trevor

Joseph Stewart

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Client

TBA guided us through a renovation project between early 2019 and ended March 2020. We couldn't be happier with the team and the house which they designed for us. From our first contact, Trevor made himself available for advice and attended a number of site visits prior to us purchasing the property, during which he shared ideas for the space. The house was a converted Victorian terrace which was in a fairly bad state of repair. Trevor was able to quickly identify any areas of concern (which were thankfully few and mainly aesthetic) but good to have him point those out. The layout of the house was also quite long and narrow which made spatial orientation important, for which TBA found a great layout. The design process was well managed and initially focused on the architectural layout of the building (to enable the construction contract to be let) prior to considering the interior design. The team were really focused on our personal needs and how we wanted to occupy the space whilst incorporating some great design features. TBA were able to provide recommendations in relation to the other consultants which we needed (Building Control, Party Wall, Structural Engineers etc.) and suggested a great Building Contractor who brought the design to life. We feel that having a team accustomed to working together in this way was invaluable to our project. It's true that all large scale renovations come with a certain degree of risk (and stress!) but the team at TBA made this manageable and delivered us an amazing space to live in. We wouldn't hesitate in recommending them to our friends and family and would like to send a huge thanks to Trevor, Christian, Grace, Odeta, Tim and Sarah who all massively contributed to making our home a reality.

16 May, 2020

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Commented: What are the dimensions of the kitchen area?Thank you for your comments - we love this project. Please find attached a screen grab of the kitchen fitter's drawing. It is a little technical / detailed but shows everything you require to see ho...

2 February, 2021

Commented: I love the project. Can I ask where you got the metro bathroom tiles?Hi Emma, Thank you! It was such a lovely project to work on. Are these the tiles you saw? https://www.mandarinstone.com/product/monastir-dove-gloss-decorative-glazed/ Best, Sarah (Office Manager at t...

24 January, 2021

Commented: colour of fireplaceHello, The fireplace is not painted, it is the natural cast iron of the piece. Best, Trevor

11 January, 2021

Commented: concrete worktop ?Yes and it is from: https://www.mortiseconcrete.co.uk/microconcrete

6 July, 2020

Commented: ChairsHello, These were a client supply item so I am not sure where they were sourced from I'm afraid. Best, Trevor

22 January, 2020

Commented: ColourHello, thank you for the fab feedback! You are correct, it is F&B in Hague Blue.

31 August, 2019

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