Architects in North Tidworth, Wiltshire

“We recently used Kennet Design for a two-storey extension on our three-bedroom mid-terrace property, and the project was completed this month. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Our initial site visit and drawings were handled by Carl, who was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and friendly throughout the design process. He has an excellent eye for detail and guided us expertly from start to finish. After our face-to-face design consultation, we held several Teams meetings to finalise and clarify our preferences. Carl presented six possible designs, all of which we liked, and we are thrilled with the one we ultimately chose. Despite the challenges of working on a mid-terrace property, Carl successfully incorporated a larger bathroom on the first floor, cleverly optimising the limited space. Once the design phase was complete, Richard took over the administration and planning side of things. Communication was seamless via email and phone. Richard was consistently professional, approachable, and prompt in answering our many questions—always making us feel supported, never like we were inconveniencing him. Throughout the project, Kennet Design made the whole process a pleasure. While there were stressful moments and the occasional complication, they consistently reassured us and found solutions to every challenge, big or small. We would absolutely use Kennet Design again and wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone looking for expert, reliable, and personable design support.”

“Having lost our house in a fire, we had neither expected nor desired to build a house. We did some research and spoke to architects before meeting with three to discuss our options. We chose Alex because he listened really carefully to our ideas and asked thoughtful questions that we would need to consider. He then produced a range of creative suggestions, all of which met the brief and were beyond what we could have hoped for. We wanted a house that would be energy efficient to run and maintain, with ASHP and solar panels whilst fitting into an AONB, yet not be a stereotypical house of the area. As the design progressed, it really felt that his terrific vision and eye for details and style were giving us the chance to build something that really suited the location and would be wonderful to live in. Alex and Jacob were always on hand to discuss and develop ideas and adaptions. Their service and commitment were beyond reasonable expectations and were a key factor in keeping to the build schedule. Alex and Jacob led us through the planning process, which was a minefield all of its own, yet they knew how to resolve planning issues and what was required at each step. Not easy when the planning officers contradict each other! Alex introduced us to a building company (Coleman Building Company) that he worked seamlessly with so that we never had any issues between builder and architect. He also introduced us to unusual materials such as iron sinewave roofing and zinc raised seam roofing with flexible solar panels attached. Alex and Jacob worked extraordinarily hard to keep within our budget and offered solutions and alternatives to keep costs under control. We have moved in now and the house is an absolute joy to live in as the layout works so well. We have also had many unsolicited compliments about the design and how well it suits the location and for its originality. We would unreservedly recommend Alex and Jacob. We lost a very precious home and they have helped us create a home that we can love and cherish again.”

“From the initial interview to the last setup, the whole team was great. They were friendly inviting, well-informed, and promptly accessible to reply my inquiries. I'm excited with my new studio outbuilding. It includes a touch of character to our home. Would recommend.”