Business Details
Award-Winning Contemporary Architects in Ormskirk
Matt Wood Architect is a contemporary award-winning architectural practice based in Ormskirk, West Lancashire. Specialising in modern new homes, extensions, and renovations, we combine creative design with practicality to enhance our clients' quality of life. Our expertise extends to working with heritage assets, listed buildings, and projects within Conservation Areas and Green Belt locations. We prioritise sustainability, ensuring our designs benefit both present and future generations through environmentally responsible practices. With a client-focused approach, we deliver projects across residential, commercial, and public community sectors.Our commitment to rigorous design processes and attention to detail has earned recognition through multiple West Lancashire Design Awards. We believe architecture should enrich environments and foster meaningful connections between people and spaces. Our collaborative methodology involves clients at every stage, ensuring their aspirations are realised through innovative solutions. By integrating traditional materials with contemporary aesthetics, we create buildings that harmonise with their surroundings while meeting modern functional needs. Our practices dedication to quality and ethical design principles underpins every project we undertake.
Services
Contemporary Extensions
New Home Designs
Heritage Renovations
Sustainable Architecture
Conservation Projects
Highlights and features
- Award-winning expertise in listed building extensions
- Client-focused approach with collaborative design processes
- Specialists in Conservation Area and Green Belt projects
- Sustainable architecture integrating traditional and modern materials
- Recognised for innovative design through multiple industry awards
Associations and certifications
- ARB
- RIBA
Services
Contemporary Extensions
We design context-sensitive extensions that harmonise with existing structures while introducing modern aesthetics. Our approach prioritises natural light integration, material continuity, and enhanced spatial flow between indoor and outdoor areas. Each project receives tailored solutions that respect heritage constraints while meeting contemporary living requirements.
Heritage Renovations
Specialist renovations for Grade II listed buildings and Conservation Area properties. Our team balances historical preservation with modern functionality through sensitive material selection and design interventions that maintain architectural integrity while securing long-term viability.
Sustainable Architecture
Environmentally conscious designs incorporating renewable materials, energy-efficient systems, and passive design principles. We create buildings that minimise carbon footprints while maximising occupant comfort through strategic orientation, natural ventilation, and locally sourced construction materials.
New Home Designs
Tailored contemporary homes blending innovative spatial planning with contextual sensitivity. Our designs respond to site-specific conditions, creating residences that feature seamless indoor-outdoor connections, adaptable living spaces, and material palettes that complement surrounding landscapes.
Conservation Projects
Expertise in navigating planning constraints for protected structures. We develop solutions that preserve architectural heritage while introducing modern amenities through careful material matching, reversible interventions, and design approaches that respect historical narratives.
People
Matt Wood
Architect Director
Award-winning architect with specialist expertise in contemporary extensions and heritage projects. Recognised for innovative designs that balance modernity with conservation requirements across West Lancashire.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in contemporary extensions, new home designs, heritage renovations, and sustainable architecture projects across West Lancashire and surrounding areas.
Can you work with listed buildings and Conservation Areas?
Yes, we have extensive experience delivering sensitive renovations and extensions for Grade II listed properties and within Conservation Areas while maintaining historical integrity.
How do you approach sustainable design?
Our sustainable approach incorporates renewable materials, energy-efficient systems, and passive design principles tailored to each project's environmental context and client needs.
Do you handle planning applications in restricted areas?
Yes, we specialise in navigating complex planning processes for Green Belt and Conservation Area projects, including appeals when necessary.
What awards have your projects won?
Our work has received multiple West Lancashire Design Awards, including wins for residential extensions and heritage conversions.
How do you collaborate with clients during design?
We maintain continuous client collaboration through design workshops, 3D visualisations, and regular consultations to ensure project goals are met throughout the process.
Reviews (1)
Sjr & Cmr Raistrick
Jul 17, 2021
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Matthew is a very experienced Architect his knowledge of building regs and materials is second to non . This allows him to produce designs of exceptional quality. A passer by made this comment to me about our extension. The pallet of materials used really complements the original building. Only another Architect could use those words and he was.
