Some builders offer in-house design as part of their package, and for straightforward projects it can seem like a convenient option. The limitation is that their designs are typically built around their own construction system- which means the floor plan, the facade and the finishes are often adapted from existing templates rather than created for your specific site and lifestyle.

An independent architect starts from scratch every time. We design around your orientation, your views, your brief and your budget -with no commercial relationship with any builder influencing the outcome. That separation tends to produce homes that are more personal, more functional and more valuable.