Services
Our Services
Expert advice. Thoughtful design. A better understanding of your home.
For twenty years we have prepared planning and listed building applications across London, Hampshire and the south coast.
We design the refurbishment and extension of significant period and listed homes in London, and advise owners and buyers on what these houses can become.
From a first assessment of a house to the complete design and delivery of its refurbishment, every project is led personally by Ade Fowler.
We have particular expertise in Georgian and Victorian homes, conservation areas and Grade II listed buildings. We understand the opportunities these properties offer, the care they require and the complexities that can arise when adapting them for contemporary living.
Whether you’re considering buying a property, exploring an extension or planning a comprehensive refurbishment, we can help you make informed decisions and move forward with confidence.
Full Architectural Service
Planning & Heritage
Property Feasibility Review
Historic Home Review
Buying a historic home
For estate agents
Virtual Reality
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Full Architectural Service
From the first idea to the finished home.
Most of our work is the complete refurbishment and extension of significant Georgian, Victorian and listed houses: taking a home from first ideas through planning and listed building consent, detailed design, tender and construction.
Our projects range from careful alterations to a single listed room to whole-house refurbishments with construction budgets of £1 million and more. Every one is led personally, from the first visit to the finished house.
Suited to:Owners planning a substantial refurbishment, extension or complete transformation of a period or listed home.
Fees set out in a written proposal
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How we run a project
A clear process, a trusted team
01Brief and surveyWe measure and record the house, understand its history and significance, and agree a clear brief and budget with you.
02Design and consentsWe develop the design, walk you through it in virtual reality, and prepare the planning and listed building applications ourselves.
03Consultant teamWe bring together the structural engineer, cost consultant and other specialists, and coordinate their work into one set of information.
04TenderWe prepare detailed drawings and specifications and tender the work to contractors experienced in historic buildings.
05ConstructionWe administer the building contract, visit site regularly and, as RIBA Principal Designer, manage design health and safety under CDM.
06CompletionWe see the house through to completion, and remain on hand afterwards for anything that needs attention.
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Planning & Heritage Services
Navigating planning and listed building consent.
Architectural design and application services to help clients navigate planning permission, Listed Building Consent and associated heritage considerations, particularly within conservation areas or where a building is listed.
From early discussions and feasibility studies through to preparing and submitting applications, we help clients develop proposals that respond sensitively to their property and its setting.
Suited to:Homeowners seeking planning permission, Listed Building Consent or specialist architectural and heritage advice.
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Before you commit
Advice and reviews
Shorter, fixed-fee pieces of advice for owners and buyers who want a clear view of a house before committing to a larger project. Fees are shown in the table below.
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Property Feasibility Review
Understand what’s possible before you commit.
Every property has potential, but understanding what can realistically be achieved is an important first step.
We consider the existing building, your ambitions, relevant planning constraints and the likely scope of work, helping you understand the possibilities and identify potential challenges before committing to a larger project.
Suited to:Homeowners considering improvements and buyers assessing a property’s potential.
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Historic Home Review
Specialist advice for period and listed buildings.
A detailed architectural and heritage-focused assessment of Georgian, Victorian and listed buildings, with particular emphasis on Grade II listed properties.
We help clients understand how to protect what makes their home special while exploring how it can evolve to meet contemporary needs.
Suited to:Owners and prospective purchasers of listed buildings, historic townhouses and architecturally sensitive properties.
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Buying a historic home in London?
Independent advice before you buy a significant period or listed home.
Can the kitchen be extended? Could the layout be improved? What does Grade II listing mean for future alterations? Are there planning or heritage restrictions that might affect your plans?
Our Pre-Purchase Consultation gives independent architectural advice before you buy, working directly with purchasers and through introductions from estate agents. For more complex listed buildings, we recommend the Historic Home Review.
Suited to:Prospective purchasers and estate agents seeking specialist architectural guidance for their clients.
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For estate agents
Keeping listed sales on track.
Listed and conservation-area sales stall when buyers can’t see what they’ll be allowed to do. Can we extend? Were the previous works approved? What will the council accept?
Introduce a hesitant buyer and we’ll give them an independent architect’s view of the house, quickly and in writing. Sellers can also commission a review before marketing, so the particulars answer the obvious questions upfront.
Suited to:Estate agents selling Georgian, Victorian and listed homes in Islington and across London.
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Which review is right for you?
| Service | Fee | What it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Purchase Consultation | From £795 + VAT | A quick, clear answer for buyers: what you could do with the house, and what the listing protects. Visit and a concise written summary. Ideal through estate agents. |
| Property Feasibility Review | From £1,495 + VAT | For owners: what is realistically achievable, with options, constraints and next steps. Visit and written report. |
| Historic Home Review | From £1,995 + VAT | The full heritage assessment: history, significance, consent position and opportunities for sensitive change. Visit within 48 hours, report within 3 days. |
Each fee includes the property visit and the written report. If you go on to appoint us for the project, the Pre-Purchase Consultation fee is deducted from our fees.
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Virtual Reality Design Experience
Walk through your home before it is built.
Click. Arrive. Look. Live. Yours.
Drawings and visuals show a design. Virtual reality lets you stand inside it, at full size, from your own sofa.
We lend you a headset configured for your project, allowing you to experience room proportions, ceiling heights, materials, daylight and the relationship between spaces.
We update the model at our end. The latest published design becomes automatically available through your headset.
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Discretion
Discretion as standard
Our clients include leading figures in film, music and the arts, as well as private owners who simply value their privacy. Many of our projects are carried out under confidentiality agreements, and we never publish a client’s name, address or home without their permission.
We also provide
House & Basement Conversions
Extensions, basement extensions and whole-house conversions, including in conservation areas.
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Energy Improvements & Applications
Sensitive energy upgrades for period and listed homes, and the planning and listed building consents they may need.
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Principal Designer Services
The Principal Designer role under the CDM Regulations 2015 and the Building Regulations, on our own projects or as a standalone appointment on homes designed by others. RIBA Principal Designer Register (Domestic).
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Heritage Reports & Methodology Statements
Heritage statements and methodology statements to support planning and Listed Building Consent applications.
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Experience that makes a difference
Specialist knowledge of Islington’s historic homes.
Islington’s Georgian squares, Victorian terraces and listed buildings are an important part of London’s architectural heritage.
Adapting these properties requires more than an understanding of design. It calls for judgement, experience and an appreciation of how historic buildings can continue to serve the people who live in them.
Working on historic London homes since 2004, we bring an informed and considered approach to each project.
Our Grade II listed work includes the two principal terraced houses on Canonbury Square and houses on Cross Street, Duncan Terrace and Cloudesley Road, alongside the Grade II* project at 39 & 39A Brook Street and 22 Avery Row.
These projects demonstrate our experience of working with historically significant buildings while responding to the practical needs and aspirations of our clients.
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Contact
Let’s talk about your property
Whether you’re considering purchasing a home, exploring its possibilities or ready to begin a renovation, an early conversation can help establish the right approach.
Tell us about your property, your ideas and what you hope to achieve.