Architectural Design Services

As experienced architects in Poole, Dorset, we offer the full range of residential architectural design services and we have completed many projects across Poole, Bournemouth, Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Somerset and Berkshire. We produce high-quality architectural design solutions, and understand how to ensure our residential designs have the optimum chance of gaining planning approvals, even on sites where other consultants have previously been refused permission!

Our architectural design services include:

residential architectural design services Poole, Bournemouth, Dorset and surrounding counties

measured surveys
initial town planning site assessments on all residential development types
development appraisals and site capacity studies for all residential use classes
pre-application planning consultations with local authorities
planning applications for all types of residential design including change of use from offices to residential
building regulation applications including sustainable specifications
additional construction detail drawings for inclusion in building contracts
advice on suitable building contracts for procuring the building
site visits and inspections

We also offer additional specialised architectural services as follows:

Conservation Area Architects

Our architects have the experience necessary to understand how to respond positively and sensitively within local Conservation Areas, Greenbelt and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We have successfully negotiated planning permissions for additional dwellings on sites within Conservation Areas and gained approval for a large extension and reworking of a farmhouse in the Purbeck AONB. We have also obtained planning approval for a bespoke, contemporary country house design within the New Forest greenbelt obtained through an exemplary design.

Listed Building Restorations Planning Applications

Studio MODA can be entrusted as your architect to work on historic buildings, using our knowledge and experience. This is based on our commitment to understand and appreciate the heritage qualities associated with a building’s particular unique history. This background research helps inform and create a sensitive proposal and a successful listed building planning application for sympathetic renovation architectural work and additions to important heritage buildings. Such examples include approvals obtained for wholesale traditional window replacements on a Grade 2 listed Georgian building, advertising signage and specialist reconstruction of listed landscape walls.

Renovation Architect

When Studio MODA Architects work on existing buildings we promote a shared vision with Clients. Whether it’s old buildings that need complete renovation or beautiful new extensions being added. We work hard to ensure good collaboration and dialogue is fostered between us and the Clients. This helps to create clear Briefs to define aspirations and assist project delivery. Our attention to detail and close Client focus is always provided, whether it’s an old outdated building that needs a complete renovation or a new add-on extension. Refurbishments and extensions can be more resource-intensive than some equivalent sized new build contemporary residential design projects. Studio MODA Architects are able assist the Client from the initial outset right through to completion, providing guidance through all the work stages and dealing with the unexpected to ensure a successful project outcome.

If you are looking for an Architect in Poole, Bournemouth, Dorset or the surrounding counties then please contact us.

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Testimonials

Extension and internal alterations, detached dwelling, Poole

I approached Studio MODA on recommendation and have been very pleased with the way the project was handled from the very first introductory meeting through to construction. They perfectly understood my aspirations for the home and interpreted the brief in a functional yet highly imaginative way, creating a light and spacious contemporary open plan addition to the house which has totally transformed the way we as a family live. The service was friendly and professional, taking the time to ensure the desired design was delivered and all achieved within the given budget.

Dr Zelda Cheng

Clients

Plot separation to create new, self-build detached house.

We bought a tired bungalow with possible development potential that had a wonderful open view to the river and meadow. The design created by the first architectural practice we engaged did not answer our requirements. It fell short of our feelings of what our house should be, and when it became clear during the application period that the design was also going to get a planning refusal, we had little option but to withdraw the application and start again with another consultant architect. We took our time researching local Dorset architects and discovered two recent local projects by Studio MODA that we really liked. We found their approach refreshing, engaging and totally understanding of our aspirations. The resultant wonderful design exceeds our expectations - magnificent naturally lit spaces internally and a beautifully crafted arts and crafts approach externally. The design gives us all we need and more and it sailed through planning without any issues whatsoever. We cannot wait to see it completed.

Neil & Sue Callard

Plot separation for proposed new dwelling.

We have been in our house, a steeply sloping corner plot, for several decades and friends over time had often commented that the run-down triple garages at the top of the garden may potentially be redeveloped into a new separate dwelling and sold off. We engaged a local architect to explore the possibilities for demolishing the garages to make way for a house, but the numerous formal pre-application responses were totally unsupported by the planning department. At a loss for what to do, a developer client of mine suggested Studio MODA Architects since they had secured several planning permissions for him on difficult, challenging sites through their creative and imaginative design approach. From our first meeting onwards we were confident we had the right architect who showed a great understanding of planning and contextual design and produced a most amazing contemporary design solution that convinced the planning inspector and so won at appeal. The design is so original with wonderful natural light and a secret sunken courtyard garden, that it was very tempting to move in ourselves!!

Steve & Celia Worth

Kingsbridge Homes Ltd.

I have worked with Brian Simpson, Architect for many years on various residential developments, both with my own company and while at Colten Developments. Since he set up Studio MODA, Brian has achieved several successful planning approvals on various sites acquired by Kingsbridge Homes. No matter how complicated the site, Studio MODA seem to rise to the challenge and produce schemes of quality that also establish the optimum development densities through creative and innovative designs.