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VESP Architects
Architects in Swanage, Dorset, UK
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars24 September 2014
“A friendly and professional practice - a pleasure to work with. Impressive timber frame design knowledge and excellent communication made this project an absolute joy - we hope to work with you again soon. So successful was this partnership that we've been jointly shortlisted for 'Best Oak Frame' at the Build It Awards 2014 - fingers crossed! Photo Credits: van Ellen + Sheryn”
Liberty Design
Architects in Swanage, Dorset, UK
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars10 August 2016
“Have worked with Tamsin on my project in Christchurch and she is great! Very inspirational and understanding when u make changes.. Would 100 percent recommend her.”
Proctor Watts Cole Rutter
Architects in Swanage, Dorset, UK
Average rating: 4 out of 5 stars6 November 2012
“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”
Ralph Kent / architect
Architects in Swanage, Dorset, UK
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars15 March 2019
“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.”
Fitzgerald Architecture
Architects in Swanage, Dorset, UK
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars21 October 2019
“John took our ideas for a new kitchen extension and developed the plans and proposal so that we gained planning permission without any issues. John also attended the parish council planning meeting to ensure there were no issues at this stage. With his help and guidance a specification was developed from which we were able to have a number of contractors bid, going on to select one to complete the build. Although we knew exactly what we wanted out of this project we initially had trouble engaging builders before we started working with John, due to the unusual construction methods being used. With John’s expertise, advice and attention to detail on-board the project was completed and we have been enjoying the kitchen extension for the last six months.”
Strom Architects
Architects in Swanage, Dorset, UK
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars22 September 2016
“Magnus took on our detailed list of requirements and delivered them within a building which exceeded our expectations both aesthetically and practically. He dealt with patience and forbearing with contractors who were not always familiar with what he sought to achieve, whilst providing reassurance to us, his clients. No detail of the finish was too small fto escape his, or his wonderful assistant Emma's, attention, and he delivered a distinctive building which we nevertheless regard as uniquely 'ours'. Charles and Pennie Denton”
Footprint Architects Ltd
Architects in Swanage, Dorset, UK
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars1 February 2018
“‘The initial design captured the essence of what we wanted immediately and needed very few refinements. The vision our architect demonstrated in working with a very difficult, steeply sloping garden was remarkable and the end result is elegant and refined, delivering way more than we had hoped. The entire project was expertly handled and a joy to be a part of.’”
NEST architecture
Architects in Swanage, Dorset, UK
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars27 February 2017
“My wife and I hired NEST to design and provide solutions to change a bungalow in to a family home, with an eye on sustainability and eco. You won’t find a better or more knowledgeable architect who really cares about your build. We could not be happier with the work, and not a day goes by without my family and I appreciating the warm and open space we are lucky enough to live within. Thank you again!”
Pride Road New Forest & Bournemouth
Architects in Swanage, Dorset, UK
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars13 June 2023
“We have recently completed a kitchen and utility extension with the support of Laura & the Pride Road team she helped us bring our dreams and ideas to life. The workshop was incredible useful and enabled us to work through our ideas, but equally show us a few different options with five potential designs for the project. Laura helped guide us through the process from the planning application and recommending a suitable and trustworthy builder. We are delighted with the completed project, which has transformed our home and created a positive daily living space. We will definitely use Laura and Pride Road again if we have a future project, she was incredibly professional and efficient and we would therefore recommend her to family and friends.”
B G Helps - Design
Architects in Swanage, Dorset, UK
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars19 July 2016
“Having a construction company with an excess of 50+ employees I employed Brian as a designer and project manager for an exclusive and important restoration and conversion of a huge manor house. I can safely say executed his role far beyond what was expected of him, to the point whereby I was loathed to lose his skills, expert knowledge and skilful client, labour and sub-contractor management. Brian not only brought design and project management, he went beyond what was expected by sourcing innovative ideas and materials to please my client. If you are looking for a professional to design or/and manage your project you would have to go far and wide to find anyone better.”
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An architect is a professional who designs and creates building plans, ensuring the building is functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing. They collaborate with clients to understand their needs and create designs that meet their requirements. Architects also consider building codes, regulations, and sustainability principles in their designs. They may oversee the construction process to ensure it aligns with the design intent.
The most popular Architectural Services in Swanage are:
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A well-chosen architect can design a home that is specifically tailored to your family's lifestyle. Highly competent and professionally-trained designers, many architects in Swanage, Dorset, UK also use sustainable design principles to maximise the site and materials used, so your home uses less energy and saves you money in the long term.

If your renovation is more than a simple benchtop replacement or roof re-tiling job, then it may be time to find an architect in Swanage, Dorset, UK who can manage your project from start to finish. Depending on the architecture firm you hire, the scope can span from planning sustainable design into your renovations, to selecting furniture and even interior finishes.

How do I find the right architect for my home design project?


An architect is often the first person you hire for your project. Before taking steps to find an architect in Swanage, Dorset, UK, ask yourself what you want to achieve from your renovation or home construction. Do you want to improve the liveability and sustainability of your home, or simply expand? What style of architecture do you prefer? Once you have established your motivation, research architects that have completed similar house designs in your Swanage locale and within a comparable budget to yours.

Undergoing renovations, house extensions or building a new home entirely can be stressful. For this reason, it’s important that you and your chosen architect get along and share the same values, especially if you require an architect to help you refine your brief. To establish this rapport, you may need to meet several times with the architects on your shortlist before making a final decision on who you hire. The relationship you have with your architect is very personal, and will involve discussions of your habits, hobbies and tastes, so you want to ensure you have picked someone you feel comfortable in sharing this information with.

Most importantly, you need to trust that your architect will manage your home improvement or house design within budget, while working with site constraints, and coordinating the relationships of all parties involved in the project.

Ideally, your Swanage, Dorset, UK architect will be involved in all phases of the design process, from the initial concept to the completed construction. Your architect may be needed to select and hire Dorset subcontractors (e.g. builders, engineers and landscape architects) just as they may need to negotiate contracts with stakeholders. A good client-architect relationship will ensure they are your biggest advocate along the way during construction.

Finally, remember that the most well-known or established architect may not provide the right architectural services for your needs. It all comes down to the individual project.

Questions to ask prospective residential architects in Swanage, Dorset, UK:


  • What is your fee structure?
  • What does the cost include?
  • Do you have professional liability insurance?
  • What types of renderings (3-D, video, illustrative) will you produce?
  • What is your experience with similar projects?
  • When do you expect to start and be finished with the project?
  • What do your services include?
  • What happens when the cost exceeds the budget?
  • Would you say your work has a defining style? (The architect's personal style could interfere with your vision.)
  • Will you help with hiring a project manager and subcontractors?
  • What do you estimate the cost will be?
  • What will I need to provide?
  • Do you foresee any complications with this project?

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