Wimbledon Residential Architects
AURA are a London Architecture Firm, with a wealth of experience in the Wimbledon area, having managed several residential architecture projects in Wimbledon recently.
To get a feel for the level of expertise our architects and home designers have to offer, please browse our residential architecture projects or our property developer projects. Or view our independent 3rd party reviews on Google or Houzz.
In 2019, we were voted as the “Most Trusted Residential Architecture Firm, Greater London” by Build Magazine.
Also in 2019, our Wimbledon project on Cromwell Road was voted “Best South West London Small Scale Extension & Home Transformation Project”.
The Core Values At AURA are:
Honesty and integrity
Innovation and creativity
Attention to detail
Understanding and respecting people
Sustainability
The values underpin our vision which is to:
Maximise your home’s space, ensuring that it’s tailored to your needs
Make use of natural light to improve your sense of well being and your home’s airiness
Create designs that are clean and simple, but use dashes of colour and textures to create added interest
Create energy-efficient buildings by thinking sustainably
We have designed projects all across Wimbledon!
Watch a timelapse video of one of our Wimbledon extensions:
Residential Architecture Projects In Wimbledon
Our 10-step design guide for Homeowners
Our design guide takes you through the architectural design process from start to finish. It sets out all the stages from initial design through to completion and shows you how we can help at each step of the way.
Download our free 10-Step Home Design Guide here
The first step is to contact us using our online enquiry form where you can create a design brief online.
We then look at local policies and planning history and meet with you to explain any constraints you may need to be aware of.
After that, we provide a written fee proposal and help you budget for other costs. So that you can see how the project will look on completion, we produce three concept designs for you to choose from. These include floor plans, sketches, and can also include 3D images with our premium service.
You may require a planning application, to confirm that designs comply with all local planning regulation. We can complete this for you.
A Comprehensive Package for Wimbledon
Our clients are typically time-poor, needing more space for growing families, and simply want someone to handle the whole project in an efficient and expert manner.
We remove the stress from the home improvement process, with a full range of architect services.
After the design stage, our site monitoring and post-completion checks take care of every detail for you.
We work with Merton Borough Council on your behalf to get planning permission, including drawing up plans and submitting them.
We have experience with house extensions, loft conversions, basement conversions, home refurbishments, new-build developments, in many areas of Wimbledon – ask our architects for advice on the best options to improve your home.
Architect Fees in Wimbledon:
Unlike many architecture firms in Wimbledon, our fee structure is transparent.
We charge a fixed fee for our services. If you ask us to provide the full range of services set out in our design guide, you can expect the cost to be around 8-12% of your total costs for the build.
Typical architects charge between 11-15% of the construction value. This incentivises other Wimbledon architects to inflate costs, instead of designing a home in line with your priorities and budget.
More comprehensive details on our fees are available here.
Wimbledon Residential Planning
Wimbledon lies within the Merton Borough Council planning area. While planners here can be very restrictive at times, it is generally easier to get planning in Wimbledon than some nearby areas like Richmond. Ease of obtaining planning permission for your extension can vary widely within small areas of Wimbledon, however, and the West Wimbledon Conservation Area is particularly challenging.
AURA Architecture have developed an in-depth local knowledge of planning in Wimbledon and will work on your behalf to obtain the planning you need, as well as carefully designing your home refurbishment to preempt potential issues before they arise. AURA’s Wimbledon architect specialists will prepare the planning application drawings, liaise with Merton Borough Council on your behalf, and generally save you hours and remove the hassle and frustration from the process.
Our Planning Services include:
Planning Application Drawings (including Plans, Sections, Elevations etc.)
Retrospective Planning
Advice on Permitted Development
Building Regulation Drawings for Building Control
Interior Design
Spatial Planning and Layout
Feasibility Consultancy
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