Business Details
39 Years
experience
Expert Architectural Design Services in Lowestoft
Established in 1987, I Garrett Building & Design is a family-run architectural and building design consultancy based in Lowestoft, Suffolk. With over three decades of experience, we specialise in delivering tailored solutions across residential, commercial, healthcare, and social housing sectors. Our practice combines deep industry knowledge with a commitment to understanding each client's unique requirements, ensuring projects reflect both functional needs and aesthetic aspirations. We offer end-to-end services from feasibility studies and planning applications to contract administration and construction oversight. Our portfolio spans small extensions to large-scale care homes, demonstrating adaptability in diverse built environments.Recognised for award-winning care home designs, we prioritise collaboration, transparency, and innovation. During the pandemic, we maintained full operations while adhering to government guidelines, ensuring continuity for our clients. Our team's expertise in traditional and modern construction methods positions us to address evolving industry challenges. Located on Suffolk's east coast, we serve clients across East Anglia and beyond, combining local insight with national standards of excellence. This heritage of reliability and technical proficiency underpins every project we undertake.
Services
Extensions
Refurbishment
New Houses
Care Homes
Commercial Projects
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- Family-run practice with 35+ years' architectural experience
- Tailored services for residential, commercial, and healthcare sectors
- Award-winning care home design expertise
- End-to-end project management from planning to completion
- Adaptability demonstrated through pandemic service continuity
Associations and certifications
- LABC Awards Finalist
Services
Extensions
We design and manage residential extensions that enhance living spaces while maintaining structural integrity. Our approach combines modern functionality with existing architectural styles. Clients benefit from our 35 years' experience in creating seamless property expansions.
Care Homes
Specialist design of care facilities focusing on accessibility, safety, and comfort. Our award-winning projects incorporate dementia-friendly layouts and modern amenities. We handle all regulatory requirements and construction phases for care providers.
Commercial Projects
From office conversions to industrial extensions, we deliver commercial spaces tailored to operational needs. Services include planning applications, building regulations compliance, and cost-effective construction solutions for businesses in Suffolk and East Anglia.
Refurbishment
We revitalise existing buildings through strategic refurbishment programmes. Our expertise covers structural upgrades, energy efficiency improvements, and modernisation while preserving original features where appropriate. This includes fire-damaged property restoration projects.
New Houses
Custom-designed new homes from concept to completion. We specialise in creating energy-efficient, award-winning designs that integrate with local environments. Services include site analysis, planning permission, and contract administration for bespoke housing developments.
People
Ian Garrett
Founder
With 35+ years' experience since establishing the practice in 1987, Ian leads design initiatives combining traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques. His expertise spans residential and commercial sectors across East Anglia.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full-cycle services including feasibility studies, planning applications, building regulations, contract administration, and bespoke design for residential, commercial, and healthcare projects.
How long have you operated in Suffolk?
As a family-run practice based in Lowestoft since 1987, we've delivered architectural solutions across Suffolk and East Anglia for over 35 years.
Do you handle both small and large-scale projects?
Yes, our experience ranges from minor property alterations to major new builds like care homes and commercial developments.
Are your care home designs award-winning?
Our care home projects have received industry recognition, including being LABC Awards finalists for best commercial project.
How did you adapt during the pandemic?
We maintained full operations throughout the pandemic via remote consultations while adhering to government guidelines, ensuring project continuity for clients.
Can you work on heritage buildings?
Yes, our portfolio includes conversions of historic structures, such as transforming 16th-century barns into modern living spaces while preserving architectural integrity.
