Sustainable Design in Ringwood, Hampshire

“I worked with Helen to develop a home staging plan for an apartment that we were selling. Helen did a great job designing a suitable scheme and arranged all the furniture and blinds including delivery, installation, removal and making good. We also got a great set of pictures which we could use for our website. I look forward to working with Helen on our next project.”

“Searle and Taylor fitted a kitchen for us in 2016. The pre-design questionnaire was thorough and the design team listened to our family needs and requirements. A design was produced which complimented both new and old aspects of our Victorian home. We were delighted with the service, design and attention to detail and cannot fault the finished kitchen. It is beautiful.”

“I have instructed OB Architecture on three major projects and can thoroughly recommend them for their design skills and client interface. One was a luxury 5,000 sf house in Henley on Thames whose design has exceed all expectations. The second a block of 9 apartments and ground floor commercial in London SE1 and the third a 9 acre site in West Berkshire upon which I hope to secure permission for a country house. The latter is ongoing The house and London project were completed satisfactorily in no small measure to Olly Bray and colleagues' skill and dedication. The practice which is young, brings a fresh and new outlook. All great stuff”

“We gave Alex a short brief for our single storey rear and side extension and he came back with a number of important questions relating to aspects of the build we hadn’t thought of. He kept in contact during the design stage to ensure he didn’t undertake any abortive work, and liaised on our behalf with the planning team. He gave great advice relating to materials, and the end design was better than we had ever envisaged.”

“Proctor Watts Cole Rutter provided a complete architectural service for our Grade II listed farm house from discussing and producing initial design ideas and dealing with planning and conservation issues to fully project managing the job”

“I had an idea in my head of the extension I wanted for my house but no idea of how to organise anything to make it happen. Ralph was recommended by a friend and gently led me through the process. Ralph organised the surveyor, made lots of constructive suggestions, produced excellent drawings and very quickly secured planning permission for me. There was little for me to do except decide what design I wanted. Ralph Kent is a brilliant architect but it is all the product ideas he comes up with and his organising skills that get the job done.”

“We have worked with Emma Hooton for several years and she and her team create beautiful bespoke schemes for their clients which fully meet their briefs. Their attention to detail and sense of style and quality are reflected in their material selections and designs and they are always professional and a pleasure to work with.”

“We attended a New Forest National Park Green Open Day showcasing sustainable buildings across the New Forest. We fell in love with two of the buildings and the architect of both buildings was PAD Studio. We have lived at Daisybank Cottage for 20 years and were passionate about renovating our Gardener’s Cottage which had coexisted with the main house since 1901. PAD helped us to stay true to the original structure, both in shape, form and materials. They sourced marley cladding similar to the original corrugated structure and ipe cladding similar to our forest surroundings. They opened our minds to new ideas and techniques whilst keeping us true to the original Arts & Crafts form of the original building. PAD guided us in the planning process, helped us with major decisions, externally and internally and travelled the journey with us, every step of the way. They have provided us with a gem, a small piece of paradise in the New Forest. Thank you. Cheryl & Ciaran Maher, Brockenhurst, The New Forest”

“Natalie not only had the vision to create a unique design for our extension, she has been helpful in every way. She has an extensive repertoire of ideas which has helped us through. She has always been attentive & helpful with all issues of the project. She has always been there to listen to issues & help sort. We would highly recommend her.”

“I am a freelance architect and Light House Studio undertook a Feasibility Design Report for me as a sub consultant architect as I needed some assistance to manage my workload. This early stage report showed options for the renovation including CAD plans and sketch 3D visuals; existing and demolition drawings, design reference images, and kitchen layout. It was produced to a high quality and the client was pleased with the outcome. I then took over the design for the next project stage. Rachael is not only a professional, but also a considerate architect and I would highly recommend her to any potential client.”