Extension Architecture

Esher plots don't behave like most London plots. There's room to breathe here. Mature woodland, generous gardens, and a real sense of privacy between neighbours. That space changes the whole design conversation. Esher architects aren't usually solving for square footage. They're solving for how a large home sits comfortably within its own grounds. Extension Architecture has completed 43+ projects across KT10 and KT11, holding a 98% approval rate throughout. Why Residential Architects In Esher Work Differently On Large Plots A tight London terrace forces certain decisions. A generous Esher plot removes most of those constraints, and that freedom can actually make design harder, not easier. Without the discipline a small site imposes, proportion becomes the thing that matters most. A large façade needs restraint in its detailing to avoid feeling excessive. A generous footprint needs careful spatial planning to stay cohesive rather than sprawling. The strongest homes in ...

That number is not a typo. Richmond upon Thames has 59 designated conservation areas, more than almost any other London borough. When you consider that the borough also contains Richmond Park, Kew Gardens, Ham House, and stretches of Thames riverside that are among the most protected landscapes in Greater London, the level of planning scrutiny applied to residential extensions here starts to make complete sense. This is not a borough where a standard approach to planning will get you very far. Finding residential architects in Richmond who understand this from the very beginning is what separates a project that gets approved from one that generates rounds of amendments and delays. At Extension Architecture, we've worked across Richmond and know exactly what the borough's planning department looks for and where the complexity lies. The Edwardian Renovation That Got Everything Right A recently completed project in Richmond involved a substantial Edwardian home that needed both...