Architects in Archway, Greater London

“Doug is a great problem solver, probably the most important asset to have in Domestic planning issues. His Design and solution to a TPO issue were accepted by my Local Council. i would have no issue in thoroughly recommending him.”

“Hats off to James, Peter and Ameena for steering us through the planning, design and Council approval for our project. On the case from the start, quick to reply when answers needed and generous with their time to deliver the work. Thank you for all your help :-)”

“When we decided to build our family dream home, we knew it would be one of the biggest investments and most important projects we would ever undertake. We had already worked with architects and other professionals over the years and believed we were finally ready to start construction. Irakli was recommended to us by a mutual friend whose project he had managed, and our first meeting completely changed our perspective. As we walked through the project together, he identified a number of important issues and decisions that hadn’t yet been addressed, things we simply hadn’t been made aware of before. His advice was clear: don’t rush to site. At the time, that wasn’t what we wanted to hear, but looking back, it was probably the most valuable advice we received. Starting before resolving those issues would almost certainly have created costly problems later. As we began working with Arcade, we realised our project needed much more than a set of architectural drawings. Zuzanna worked closely with us to redesign our home, refining every detail until it truly reflected how we wanted to live. She guided us through the planning process and successfully secured permission for the revised design. Throughout the process she was creative, patient and always willing to explore different ideas until we were completely happy. One of the biggest things we’ve learnt is that delivering a project like this is far more complex than simply appointing an architect and a builder. There are countless decisions, consultants, costs and technical details that all need to come together. Irakli’s technical knowledge, meticulous planning and attention to detail have given us confidence throughout. He has helped us review quotations, understand specifications, make informed decisions and approach the financial side of the project realistically from the very beginning. What we’ve appreciated just as much is the way the whole team works. Although Irakli has an excellent network of trusted contractors and suppliers, we’ve never felt under any pressure to use them. Every recommendation has been honest and made with our best interests in mind, while fully respecting our own choices. We’ve now broken ground and the project is underway, with Irakli and the Arcade team continuing to support us every day. We have always felt listened to, understood and genuinely cared for. They approach challenges calmly, find practical solutions and remain just as invested in achieving the best possible outcome as we are. Building a home of this scale is an enormous undertaking, and we’ve come to realise how important it is to have the right people guiding the process. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a knowledgeable trustworthy architect and project management team”