Architects in Hertfordshire
Award-winning residential architects for listed-building renovation, substantial extensions, country-home refurbishment and bespoke new homes across Hertfordshire.
Discuss Your Hertfordshire ProjectProjects typically from £200,000 · Initial consultation with a senior architect
Award-Winning Architecture Firm in Hertfordshire
AURA Architecture is an award-winning practice dedicated to transforming homes and creating carefully resolved designs across Hertfordshire.
Our portfolio includes substantial residential properties, sensitive listed-building renovations, contemporary extensions and bespoke new homes. We combine creative design with attention to detail, sustainability and a practical understanding of planning and construction.
We work collaboratively with each client to turn their brief into a home that is functional, refined and appropriate to its setting. Contact our team to discuss the opportunities within your Hertfordshire property.
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Residential Architecture Projects in Hertfordshire
Hill Farm and Theobalds Manor provide direct evidence of AURA’s experience with ambitious residential and listed-building projects in the county.
Hill Farm: Grade II Farmhouse and Outbuilding Renovation
Build date: Q2 2022
Budget: Undisclosed
The brief involved internal alterations to a listed farmhouse together with major changes to its barn outbuildings. Within the house, the proposals opened the kitchen and dining areas, transformed the cellar into a wine cellar and explored the loft for further accommodation.
The wider scheme included the reconstruction of a former barn and new leisure spaces across the outbuildings, including a pool house, gym, sauna, steam room, games room, bar and sunken cinema. Materials and connections were considered carefully so the new work could sit respectfully within the historic group.
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Theobalds Manor: Grade II Listed Restoration and Renovation
Build date: 2022
Budget: £1.2 million
Theobalds Manor required sensitive restoration alongside the remodelling of its ground, first and second floors. A single-storey extension was designed to settle naturally alongside the original building, with further proposals for the basement, swimming pool and pool house.
Set within approximately 2.6 acres, the property demanded a careful balance between its historic significance and the client’s contemporary requirements. The project demonstrates why listed-building consent, suitable materials and an informed design rationale are essential before work begins.
View Theobalds ManorWhat to Consider When Selecting a Hertfordshire Architect
Relevant Project Evidence
Look for completed or developed work that reflects your property type, scale and planning context.
Independent Reviews
Google reviews and Houzz feedback help show how a practice communicates and performs.
Listed-Building Knowledge
Historic properties require careful significance assessment, suitable materials and the correct consents.
Transparent Fees
AURA provides an agreed fixed-fee proposal based on the brief and scope. See our fees information .
Planning Strategy
Early policy and site research helps align design ambition with a realistic approval route.
Technical Delivery
Building Regulations, consultant coordination and clear construction information protect the design during delivery.
Homes We Design and Transform Across Hertfordshire
Each service is shaped around the property, local authority, planning constraints and the level of support required.
House Extensions
Side-return, rear, wraparound and multi-storey extensions designed to optimise space, natural light and long-term value.
Listed & Heritage Homes
Restoration, remodelling and carefully integrated additions developed around historic significance and listed-building consent.
New-Build Homes
Bespoke houses and residential development options informed by feasibility, planning context, sustainability and buildability.
Kitchen Extensions
Flexible kitchen, dining and living spaces designed for cooking, entertaining and everyday family life.
Full Home Refurbishments
Joined-up renovation that improves layout, light, storage, comfort and the relationship between rooms.
Leisure & Outbuildings
Pool houses, gyms, studios, barns and ancillary spaces coordinated with the main home and wider landscape.
House Extensions in Hertfordshire
Engaging an experienced residential architect is an important step when planning anything beyond a straightforward small-scale extension. Good design can optimise space, improve natural light, add value and ensure important technical details are not overlooked.
AURA can coordinate planning permission, Building Regulations, consultants, contractor selection and construction-stage support. Our extension experience includes side returns, orangeries, infill extensions, single-, double- and multi-storey additions, wraparound extensions and kitchen extensions.
Following the initial consultation and agreed appointment, we can develop multiple concept options so you can compare different approaches before committing to one direction. You can begin by submitting an enquiry online .
New-Build Housing Projects in Hertfordshire
For clients considering development or replacement dwellings, early feasibility work can clarify planning potential, likely constraints and the relationship between design quality, construction cost and return on investment.
Explore our guidance for property developers and investors and our eco-friendly new-build project . If the right route is unclear, we can compare new build, comprehensive refurbishment and extension options before the design progresses.
Kitchen Extensions and Full Home Refurbishments
The kitchen is often the heart of the home, combining cooking, dining, socialising and relaxation. Whether you prefer open-plan living or a more defined cooking space, careful planning of circulation, storage, lighting, structure and garden connections is essential.
Our refurbishment work can maximise usable space, bring daylight deeper into the plan, improve energy performance and create a calmer, more coherent interior. This may include a dedicated home office, bespoke joinery, upgraded services and better connections between existing and new spaces.
See a recent kitchen-extension project or read our kitchen-extension guide for further inspiration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does AURA work on listed buildings in Hertfordshire?
Yes. Hill Farm and Theobalds Manor demonstrate our experience with Grade II listed properties, including restoration, internal remodelling, extensions and ancillary buildings.
Can you manage listed-building consent and planning permission?
Yes. Subject to the appointment, we can research the property, develop the design and supporting rationale, prepare drawings and coordinate the relevant submissions.
Which Hertfordshire councils have you worked with?
The featured projects involved Dacorum Borough Council and the Borough of Broxbourne. The relevant authority and policies are confirmed for every new site.
Can AURA design a new home in Hertfordshire?
Yes. We can assist with feasibility, concept design, planning, technical development and later delivery stages for bespoke homes and residential developments.
How are AURA’s architect fees structured?
We provide a fixed-fee proposal based on the agreed scope, project requirements and stages of service, giving you clarity before work begins.
How do I start a Hertfordshire project?
Send us the property address, project objectives, approximate budget and preferred timing. We can then advise on the most appropriate first stage.
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