Miljövänligt byggande i Bishops Lydeard, Somerset, UK.

“Our starting point was deciding we needed to re-build our 1950’s single skin, add-on extension. ( The kitchen was colder than in the fridge in winter!) It also needed to sit well with our old cob house. Phil was great as he helped us remodel both our design ideas, as well as our new extension. Phil guided us through a process that we had already done a lot of thinking about. He set us tasks to consider our design, sketching ideas, looking at materials and finishes. As a result, we covered a wall with images, drawings and colours. He then took the ideas we had, developed, improved and enhanced them…definitely a more elegant solution! Phil had the ability to find answers to problems that actually added to the design, e.g., our glazed end truss and the window tray enabling a higher ceiling height. He was also great fun to work with. He helpfully answered streams of questions from first time self-builders (that must sometimes have been blindingly obvious to him), with patience, helpful diagrams and many cups of tea! Working with an architect is a partnership, one where listening and understanding is key for both parties. Our advice…pick an architect you can relate too and enjoy working with. They will probably provide solutions that challenge your thinking, but more importantly for us, build on, and improve your own ideas.”

“Excellent dialogue between client and architect throughout the project. Always attempting to incorporate client's ideas into the design. Constant follow up throughout the project and excellent dialogue with builders and other craftsmen involved in the project.”

“I have worked with Ed on a number of projects over the years. His plans are always well thought out both from an aesthetical, and buildable point of view. Always a pleasure to work with, which makes for a successful completion to the project.”

“A young company. And perhaps because of their relative youth as well, they showed a refreshingly high level of openness and willingness to try out ideas I threw at them. I am not a mainstream client and they accommodated my quirky ideas with great professionalism. They were not averse to using unusual materials and They designed for me an extensive timber framed studio for painting, photography and other creative work within the grounds of my property, replacing a large boat building workshop/garage. They followed my brief well and added more ideas to my vision. The building team they recommended was also a young team who were exceptional too. It is now a regular venue opened it to the public under the county wide Open Studios program. From beginning to end, they maintained a close watch on the project and helped me realise my vision and a lovely working environment. I love it and most visitors do too. It is lovingly known as the Tin Shed Studio.”