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Architects in Hammersmith and Fulham
Planning-led residential architecture for extensions, lofts, basements, refurbishments and bespoke homes across the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.
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Experienced Architects in Hammersmith and Fulham
AURA Architecture is a small, expert team of Hammersmith architects, Fulham architects and designers working with homeowners across the borough. We can support every stage of a residential project, from concept design and planning advice to technical information, contractor selection and construction-stage monitoring.
Our design-led studio creates high-quality extensions, loft and basement conversions, full refurbishments and bespoke homes. We focus on making the best use of space and natural light while responding carefully to each property’s age, proportions and setting.
Whether your home is a Fulham terrace, a Hammersmith townhouse, a riverside apartment or a listed property, we develop a clear design and planning strategy around your priorities. Explore our completed architecture projects or tell us what you would like to achieve.
Residential Architectural Services in Hammersmith and Fulham
Choose the stages you need or appoint AURA for a coordinated service from feasibility through construction.
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Home Extensions
Rear, side-return and multi-storey extensions shaped around natural light, flow and the original home.
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Loft Conversions
Additional bedrooms, bathrooms and workspaces designed around roof form, outlook and local policy.
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Basement Design
Basement conversions coordinated with specialist advice on structure, drainage, daylight and construction impact.
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Full Refurbishments
Complete remodelling, material selection and technical upgrading planned as one coherent transformation.
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Planning Applications
Research, planning strategy, drawings and supporting information prepared for submission to LBHF.
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Building Regulations
Detailed packages and consultant coordination to support compliance, tendering and construction.
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Interior Architecture
Lighting, finishes, fittings and bespoke joinery developed alongside the architectural design.
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Contract Administration
Tender support, contractor selection and site-stage services tailored to the agreed appointment.
Residential Architecture Project in Fulham
Rostrevor Road provides direct local evidence of AURA’s experience transforming a Fulham townhouse through basement, rear-extension, loft and refurbishment work.
Rostrevor Road · Fulham
Basement, Rear Extension, Loft and Full Refurbishment
Design:
5 months
Build: 10 months
Completed: June 2024
Build: 10 months
Completed: June 2024
This dated townhouse was extended and remodelled throughout to create a contemporary family home. The brief included enlarging the lower-ground-floor basement, creating a rear extension, converting the loft and reorganising the internal spaces.
The extended basement provides a TV snug or additional bedroom and a new kitchen-dining space. A walk-on rooflight forms part of the terrace above, while the upper floors include a principal suite, study, further bedrooms and a loft bedroom with en-suite.
View Rostrevor Road
Nearby South West London Experience
Straithville: Kitchen Extension, Loft and Refurbishment
Timeframe:
6 months
Build dates: 2019–2020
Budget: £180,000
Build dates: 2019–2020
Budget: £180,000
Delivered in two phases, this transformation combined a kitchen extension and full refurbishment with a later loft conversion containing two bedrooms and a bathroom. Phasing helped the homeowners manage cash flow without losing the coherence of the final design.
Bi-folding doors and rooflights bring daylight deep into the kitchen and living area. The project demonstrates the practical coordination, material detail and family-focused planning that AURA brings to homes across West and South West London.
View StraithvillePlanning and Conservation Areas in Hammersmith and Fulham
Around half of the borough lies within its 44 conservation areas, so the property, street and relevant conservation-area guidance must be understood before a design is fixed.
Early Research
Planning history, policy, listing and conservation status are reviewed at the beginning.
Contextual Design
Scale, roof form, materials, views and neighbouring amenity inform each proposal.
LBHF Submission
We prepare drawings and supporting information and can act as your planning agent.
Permitted Development
We assess whether rights may apply and whether a lawful development certificate is advisable.
Listed Buildings
Heritage significance and the effect of alterations require particularly careful evaluation.
Technical Coordination
Building Regulations, structural design and specialist information are coordinated after planning.
Hammersmith and Fulham contains a wide range of property types, from terraces and mansion blocks to riverside homes and larger period houses. The planning response must therefore be specific to the address rather than based on a standard extension formula.
Our architects assess how a side-return kitchen extension, loft conversion, basement or complete refurbishment relates to the original building and surrounding townscape. We use that research to identify a realistic planning route while still testing ambitious ways to add space, daylight and value.
Homeowners can review the council’s official conservation-area guidance and Building Control information . AURA can then translate the relevant requirements into a coordinated architectural proposal.
Architect Fees in Hammersmith and Fulham
Unlike architecture firms that base their fee solely on a percentage of construction cost, AURA provides a clear, itemised proposal for the agreed scope. This lets you understand which stages and deliverables are included before design work begins.
The fee depends on the scale and complexity of the property, the services required and the level of technical and construction-stage support. Whether the project is a Fulham loft, a Hammersmith riverside refurbishment, a basement or a substantial extension, the quotation is tailored to the brief without hidden additions.
See our current architect fee guidance and our guide to the wider cost of a house extension or refurbishment .
Our 10-Step Home Design Process
The AURA process explains how we research, design, obtain approvals and help deliver your Hammersmith or Fulham home.
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Contact
Share the property address, your aims, approximate construction budget and preferred timescale.
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Research
We review planning history, policies, conservation status and other known site constraints.
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Consultation
We discuss your priorities and explain the likely design, planning and delivery route.
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Fee Proposal
You receive an itemised written proposal setting out the agreed scope, stages and fees.
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Concept Design
Floor plans, sketches and optional 3D studies test different ways to bring the brief to life.
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Planning
Where consent is required, we prepare the application and manage communication with LBHF.
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Building Regulations
We coordinate the drawings and information needed to demonstrate regulatory compliance.
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Detailed Design
Construction details, materials, finishes, fittings and consultant information are coordinated.
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Tender and Build
We can help compare contractors, clarify the scope and monitor progress during construction.
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Completion
The finished home is checked and ready for you to enjoy.
Our Vision and Values for Every Home
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Maximise Space
Layouts are tailored to your needs, with circulation and storage considered from the outset.
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Use Natural Light
Openings, rooflights and internal relationships improve airiness and wellbeing.
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Keep Design Clear
Clean, simple forms are enriched through carefully selected colour, texture and detail.
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Think Sustainably
Energy performance, durability and responsible material choices are considered throughout.
Five Values at the Heart of AURA
Attention to Detail
Every drawing, junction and specification decision matters.
Innovation
Creative thinking unlocks opportunities that standard solutions can miss.
Honesty
Clear advice supports informed decisions about scope, risk and budget.
Respect
We listen to clients and work constructively with neighbours and project teams.
Sustainability
Long-term performance and responsible choices inform the design.
Practical Delivery
Design ambition is supported by coordinated technical information.
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Explore Our Wider Project Portfolio
Further examples of complete extensions, refurbishments, heritage projects and residential development.
What Our Clients Say
“AURA Architecture is a highly professional firm of architects that always have the clients’ best interests at heart. The quality of their plans and drawings is superb.”
Louise HancockFrequently Asked Questions
Does AURA work throughout Hammersmith and Fulham?
Yes. We consider suitable residential projects across the borough, including Hammersmith, Fulham, Brook Green, Parsons Green, West Kensington, Barons Court and Shepherd’s Bush.
Do I need planning permission for an extension?
It depends on the property, the work and any local restrictions. Conservation status, listing, Article 4 controls, earlier planning conditions or conversion into flats may limit permitted-development rights.
Can you design loft and basement conversions?
Yes. AURA designs lofts, basements and whole-home transformations, coordinating planning, structure, drainage, fire safety, Building Regulations and specialist consultants where required.
Can you work with conservation-area and listed properties?
Yes. We research the heritage context and relevant local guidance before developing proposals. Listed buildings may also require listed building consent as well as planning permission.
Does AURA offer fixed architect fees?
Yes. We provide an itemised fixed-fee proposal for the agreed architectural scope so the stages, responsibilities and costs are clear before work begins.
How do I start a Hammersmith or Fulham project?
Send us the property address, your objectives, approximate construction budget and preferred timescale. We can then review the brief and advise on the appropriate first step.
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Phone
0203 189 1619
Email
info@aurahomes.co.uk
Studio
3 Lion Yard, Tremadoc Rd,
Clapham, London, SW4 7NQ
Clapham, London, SW4 7NQ
Response Time
We reply to all enquiries within 24 hours
Project Values
Typically £200,000 - £1 million+