Space Planning in Plymouth, Devon

“We instructed Woodford Architecture to assist us in prolonged negotiations with a local developer who had obtained detailed planning consent to convert an office building in the historic centre of Exeter into three floors of appartments with two added penthouses on a new contemporary steel and glass fourth floor. After weeks of discussion we managed to convince the developer to sell us the entire new floor as one large new appartment fitted out entirely to our specification. This entailed some re design of the new structure on a project which was about to start The deal was entirely dependant on Woodford Architecture producing detailed design plans and specifications to very tight deadlines indeed, in the face of a somewhat sceptical contractor. There is no doubt whatsoever that had not Gavin Woodford and his staff worked seven days a week for several weeks we would not have been able to meet our contractual commitments. They are to be congratulated on a remarkable job well done.”

“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 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!”

“We were lucky to found Ali, one of the architect, to help us to transform a very small old cottage into a very nice light cottage. Ali had the vision to utilise every spaces , change the rooms location, opening new windows and make the staircase a beautiful fixture. He had transformed our property . I will highly recommend Ali. The service is 5 stars, the prices are very reasonable, well everything is perfect! See by yourself. The photos are only taken by my phone.”

“Worked with this great young practice on a unique new dwelling on the edge of a market town in Devon. Talented design and very hardworking was perfect combination for getting this one through planning!”

“A friend recommended Frances's services at the time of our extension and refurbishment. She quickly gained our trust by efficiently reviewing the new kitchen design and suggesting a colour scheme to enhance the kitchen's longevity. We have valued her expert advice ever since. She combines a professional approach with a friendly and engaging manner. Frances is attentive and quickly understood our taste and lifestyle, but she is always prepared to push us a little to consider alternatives with guidance and reassurance every step of the way. She is able to convert ideas into beautiful schemes with great effect, with an eye for colour and quality furnishings. Frances's planning is meticulous, and she is always very efficient and reliable. Her practical advice is invaluable, and nothing is too much trouble. Most importantly Frances makes the whole process of refurbishment fun and we are always very happy with the results. I would not hesitate in recommending Frances.”

“We set out to completely gut and renovate a crumbling old Georgian town house in Devon. Hianta came on board right at the start and was instrumental during the planning and concept stage. She started with a major simplification of the layout, which had been divided and subdivided in many previous half-hearted alterations over the years. She then co-project-managed the works with the main contractor, bringing in and organising specialists such as kitchen fitters, stone masons and metal-workers along the way. We are now working on the finishing touches together - final pieces of furniture, accessories and artwork. Her dedication to the project and attention to details have been fantastic. She has proven herself to be incredibly resourceful in finding creative solutions to retain the high-end finish we desired even when our budget had to be tightened. She also seems to have a knack for sourcing the most unusual and wonderful lighting ensuring that our home ended up with some unique and incredibly characterful pieces. The house is now a pleasure to live in. The soul of the house is starting to reveal itself through the careful choice of finishes and the perfectly balanced selection of antique, vintage and modern furniture. We look forward to celebrating the conclusion of our project with HCC Interiors in the coming months and we would definitely recommend Hianta to anyone in need of thoughtful design help/consultancy.”

“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.”

“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”

“We contacted Tim Offer Architects to design a new dining room for us. It's an awkward space - it's the main entrance to the house too. With creative changes in flooring and roof heights Tim designed something for us that does both brilliantly; giving us more natural light, a better use of outside space, a greater sense of and some bonus storage space. Tim is thorough and helped us through the whole process, making it all go as smoothly as possible and we love the end result. Now we need the rest of the house doing...”