Eco Homes in Ivybridge, Devon

“A really outstanding business. We used the team at Woodford to help us update an old Rectory we had purchased. Gavin developed the new design for our kitchen, en-suite master bedroom and two other bathrooms. He picked up very cleverly on existing design elements of the original Georgian rectory and incorporated these into a modern but appropriate twist for the new designs. We ended up following all Sarah's proposals for flooring, wall colours, kitchen & bathroom fixtures & fittings. She also developed beautiful ideas for curtains and roman-blinds and was able to recommend a great local company who provided the fabrication (and who did a really good job on this). In summary, their advice and professionalism was wide-ranging, great value-for-money and time-generous. Gavin & Sarah and the team at Woodford absolutely exceeded our expectations.”

“We engaged van Ellen & Sheryn in 2013 to assist with the design of and planning for a new build house in Totnes, Devon which my family and I now very happily live in. We worked mostly with Eilir Sheryn who showed enthusiasm, skill and experience in helping us navigate our way through the project. In particular he was willing and able to follow our brief in respect of design and budget which, in our experience, not every architect will do. All of the staff at the firm are personable and professional and we would not hesitate to recommend them ( we have on two occasions ) and we are in fact currently discussing a new project with Eilir. Upon completion our house was featured in Homebuilding & Renovating magazine and will also appear the TV series " Building the Dream " sometime in 2016..........testament to a job well done. Simeon Rich & Sarah Farquharson”

“We were fortunate enough to work with the Workshop Collaborative on the design of an extension to our family home last year. The process was so smooth and efficient, we felt very involved in the design stages and the team took on board our basic needs for the project spec as well as creating an interesting and contemporary design. I felt supported when working between the design and builders on site and the communication between WSC and the tradespeople was always clear and precise. We were so impressed with the level of detail and effort that went in to the design and the architectural drawings, which definitely made it easier for those on site. On a personal level they were always on the end of the phone and gave clear responses to any questions I had relating to areas of the build. I couldn’t recommend WSC enough and hope to be able to work with them on any future projects.”

“From the outset Tim was friendly, enthusiastic and professional. His innovative approach to design helped us get the most out of an old barn next to the property. His input into the landscaping of the property entrance was also spot on. Building projects can at times be stressful and Tim's hands on approach with project management and builder liaison kept us calm in adversity. I'd highly recommend”

“I have used Fruition for two major design projects and delighted with the outcome. They take on the brief, develop it and deliver a design that exceeded my expectations. Their project management is professional with a reassuring "nothing is a problem" attitude. Costings are always clear and well managed. I would highly recommend Fruition.”

“Hugh has completed two projects for us. The first was designing an extension at the rear of our property some 20 years ago. Living in Dartmoor National Park his experience of dealing with such authorities was invaluable. The design was cleverly conceived and as unobtrusive as possible whilst meeting all of our requirements and satisfying the planners. The second project, some 6 years ago involved the design and construction of a green oak frame extension. Again this has blended in perfectly and met with the total approval of the planning authorities. Hugh is a delight to work with and we have no hesitation in recommending him.”

“We were so impressed by the team at Barc Architects. They quickly understood our needs and created the perfect floor plan in the very first draft! With their exceptional attention to detail and reassuring approach, our project ran really smoothly. We would confidently recommend their professional services for a high quality result.”

“GY Architects made a complicated project a joy to work on. They came up with some fantastic ideas that complimented our own wishes and helped us through the planning and listed building applications. The presentation of our planning and listed buildings application was exemplary and there were no objections from anyone - almost unheard of! They provided the service that we wanted and helped us through the fine details. We would happily recommend them as an architectural practise.”

“We have just received planning permission for our internal reconfiguration which Simon has designed for us. He visited us on several occasions and helped us to see the potential in our property exploring all the options available. Together we talked through how we want to use the house and we have used every pocket of space to reach that potential. Simon has been friendly and accommodating throughout and he has kept in touch regularly. He talked us through the planning process and kept us updated whilst successfully securing planning permission. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Simon, he is a highly skilled architect and we thoroughly enjoyed working with him. Many thanks Simon!”

“Hi Anne We just want to say a big thank you to AGI for all the support and hard work in making our home so beautiful it looks amazing and we love every idea and suggestions you gave. From choosing the bathroom tiles, carpet, paint colour to fully furnishing our home. Annes designs were not just stylish and well thought out but she also took real care in putting together a family home for us and making us feel she had gone above and beyond our expectations. We chose Anne over a London designer as she took the time to listen to what we wanted and seemed to really understand. We know she's a mum as well and really this helped us to connect and we felt assured that she knew what we wanted. We always felt comfortable and if we had any questions she would reassure us. We had a large bespoke shelving unit and window seat in the living room, which maximised the space. Also a beautiful bespoke wardrobe and of course a hand painted mural in my daughter room and on the stairs. We keep thinking of all the lovely additional touches that she added, making it our home. Really nothing was too much trouble. Thank you so much and we will definitely be recommending you. Love and best wishes Argee Ketan and Tanisha x”