Architectural design services in Welwyn Garden City
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Local residential architects, AURA
AURA is an award-winning team of RIBA chartered architects and interior designers serving private clients and SMEs. We are proud to serve Welwyn Garden City, a ‘new town’ in Hertfordshire, around 20 miles from London.
Residential Architecture Projects In Welwyn Garden City
RIBA Chartered residential architects
We pride ourselves on creating designs which are modern and inviting, yet retain all the classic period charm that makes your property what it is, and with sustainability goals very much in mind.
We have vast experience working with homeowners and on property development projects in the surrounding areas, with our architects available to support property developments in Watford, Stevenage, Bishops Stortford, Hatfield, Hemel Hempstead and beyond.
Your local residential architect will work with you personally to create the plan drawings, involving AURA’s wider team of interior designers, as needed. We are here to take your renovation ideas and make them a reality!
At AURA we pride ourselves on our commitment to helping you reach your sustainability goals too – helping you to keep bills low and even create your own energy. Speak to our team today to discuss how sustainability can be at the heart of your property development project.
From house extension projects to interior design … and beyond
At AURA we take great pride in offering a personalised service to each client, and are conscious that you may already have design plans in place before engagement with us.
Should you be looking for a ‘from scratch’ architectural design service, please contact us using our online enquiry form, where you can create a design brief. We will then look over your brief and consider any planning constraints relevant to Welwyn Garden City, which we will inform you about. We can discuss your budget, prepare a fee proposal, and prepare designs so that you can see what the project will look like upon completion.
With a background in both rural and city architecture, the AURA team take a bold but considerate approach when it comes to building a new property among period properties or redesigning a period property.
Our Online Reviews
Aura Architecture & Interiors
3, Lion Yard, Tremadoc Road, London
4.5 25 reviews
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Neil McFerran
★★★★★
7 months ago
Graham, Mark and the Aura team have supported us on the planning permission and design of our building works. The service has been 2nd to none - white glove level. Mark our main contact is responsive and helpful. Using Aura was a superb … More decision and looking forward to completing the journey with them over the next months.
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Luis Garcia de Andoin
★★★★★
11 months ago
As main contractors with appreciation for good and efficient design, we were very impressed with Aura from day 1.
The tender pack had more information than some other projects we have done at completion, all the information is precise and … More carefully considered.
On top of that their ongoing project management is flexible and approachable.
Hope we get to work with them again in the future. -
S R
★★★★★
a year ago
We instructed Aura Architects for a self-build project, they have seamlessly guided us through the process with great care and detail. We have thoroughly enjoyed with Francesco who was been extremely helpful and patient with the project, … More getting us to planning approval which took over 2 years but this did not deter his dedication to the project in what has been a very challenging process.
The whole process has been handled professionally with great communication and understanding from Aura who have taken great care to ensure we are happy and understand each of the key elements.
We are absolutely thrilled with what Aura have created for us and we can not wait to see the project come to life.
I am pleased to recommend Aura for any of your architectural needs! They have been fab and most importantly reliable! Thanks very much and a special thanks to Francesco.
Thanks, J&D. -
Stefan Witteman
★★★★★
a year ago
I'm pleased to provide a review of Aura Homes for their work on our 4-bedroom self-built home in Hertfordshire. It has been a great experience working with them. Architect Francesco in particular displayed a good understanding of our … More vision and delivered a design that met our expectations. Their expertise and attention to detail were evident throughout the project.
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Rob Birkin
★★★★★
4 years ago
Ben is firstly a great guy, full of ideas and creativity and positivity, along with experience and intelligence. Secondly, he isn't going anywhere, he is very trustworthy, a man of his word, stable and growing his business in and around … More London. Always looking to find the best solution for your needs and not afraid to show ambition for your project, whilst having a strong knowledge of all current rules/regs and an understanding of the objectives and constraints of the planning system. As an outgoing and gregarious networker, he has positioned Aura as introducer & deal-maker, so if you need introductions to trusted quality services like: Builders, Project Finance, Consultants (e.g. Traffic, Trees, Planning Law) - he usually knows someone!
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Anthony Egan
★★★★★
5 years ago
I recently contacted Aura Homes Ltd to discuss a small development project. The project was unusual and a lot of factors needed to be taken into account due to the location, site surroundings and practicality of the proposal.
I originally … More discussed it with Ben Richards who I found to be helpful, knowledgable and very accommodating in that he listened intently to give a fair assessment of feasibility.
Iris Kouneni was assigned to me and met with me to thoroughly discuss and understand what my intentions were. Like Ben, she digested my layman’s view and proceeded to give me her professional opinion.
Iris and Ben were an absolute delight to work with, professional, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and communicative to mention just a few of their qualities.
Unfortunately due to the COVID19 lockdown we have had to shelve the project.
It's been a pleasure to work with Aura Homes Ltd, refreshingly honest and professional.
I look forward to working together with them in the future.
Local residential architect in Welwyn Garden City
As a homeowner, hiring a firm of architects may seem unnerving, especially if it is for the first time. Rest assured, we will keep you updated at all stages of the process and will be on hand to answer any questions that you may have.
We invite you to take a look at our blog, FAQs page, and our YouTube channel, which is updated regularly.
Like what you have seen? Contact us today to start your house renovation with a firm of award-winning RIBA chartered architects.
Why hire RIBA chartered architects, AURA?
At AURA, we start every project from the perspective of the client, meaning you will receive a personalised service that keeps you in mind at every stage of the process.
Dealing with upmarket residential architecture and interior design requires a unique set of skills and expertise when it comes to the contractors needed – from the initial survey and tendering process, through to planning applications, project management, and beyond. Our team’s experience within property development circles means we are constantly finetuning our development process and methodologies.
With our solid network of builders and suppliers, we will put together the ideal team for your house renovation or building project.
We were proud recipients of BUILD magazine ‘Most Trusted Residential Architecture Firm: Greater London’ in 2019
Cost of a local architecture firm in Welwyn Garden City
We operate a transparent fixed-fee structure, which differs from many architects in the area who will charge a percentage of the total project costs.
This transparent ethos extends to how we prepare our quotes. All quotes are fully itemised, enabling you to see how your investment will be allocated.
We will be open with you when it comes to working out a budget for your project. We will use our experience and creativity to maximise your spending for your dream property.
We are delighted to be able to offer our clients the use of 3D imaging technology. For a small cost, a 3D visualisation of your finished project helps you as our client to see what your finished project will look like before a contractor has even lifted a finger, saving undue time, stress and avoidable mid-project changes or extra fees later on down the line.
Adding value to your property with a house extension or renovation project
A house extension project or house renovation is an ideal way to retain your much-loved home while making it more suitable to your growing family, need for a suitable space to work from home, or perhaps another reason entirely.