Business Details
26 Years
experience
Award-Winning Sustainable Architects in East Sussex
Tangent Space is an award-winning architectural practice established in 2000, specialising in sustainable, low-energy, and low-impact design solutions. Our team combines technical expertise with creative problem-solving to deliver bespoke architectural services tailored to individual client needs. With a focus on futureproofing homes and preserving historical structures, we manage projects from concept to completion, ensuring compliance with planning regulations and building standards.Our commitment to sustainability is evident in our use of Passivhaus principles and energy-efficient strategies. We serve residential and commercial clients across East Sussex, offering services including design consultancy, feasibility studies, planning submissions, and contract administration. Our team's extensive experience in listed building renovations and modern residential projects ensures clients receive innovative, practical, and enduring architectural solutions.
Services
Design Consultancy
Feasibility Studies
Planning Submissions
Energy Audits
Dilapidation Reports
Contract Administration
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in sustainable architectural design.
- Our team includes certified Passivhaus practitioners with specialist heritage knowledge.
- We offer 3D visualisation tools to help clients envision completed projects.
- We guarantee transparent project management from concept to completion.
- Our practice has a 100% success rate with listed building planning applications.
What people say
Technical knowledge and care
Creative solutions
High quality designs
No planning refusals
Services
Design Consultancy
Our design consultancy guides clients through five structured stages from initial brief to construction documentation. We create tailored architectural solutions while considering budget constraints and regulatory requirements. Using 3D visualisation tools, we help clients visualise final outcomes before work begins.
Feasibility Studies
We assess project practicality through cost analysis and regulatory compliance checks. Our studies identify potential challenges early, minimising wasted investment. We focus on essential design elements to maximise return on project expenditure.
Planning Submissions
We manage all aspects of planning applications including documentation preparation and local authority negotiations. Our expertise ensures compliance with conservation area requirements and listed building regulations. We maintain a 100% success rate for applicable projects.
Energy Audits
We conduct comprehensive energy assessments using thermal imaging and environmental monitoring. Our reports identify cost-saving opportunities across lighting, heating, and insulation systems. We provide three budget-tailored improvement options with projected returns.
Contract Administration
We ensure construction aligns with approved plans and manage stakeholder communications. Our services include payment milestone tracking, amendment documentation, and compliance monitoring throughout the build process.
People
Mark Wakelin
Lead Architectural Designer
With 20+ years' experience, Mark specialises in sustainable architecture and heritage renovations. He studied at the University of Brighton and has led all client projects since founding Tangent Space in 2000.
Oscar Wakelin
Apprentice Technician
Oscar provides technical support and 3D visualisation expertise. He studied at London Southbank University and has developed the practice's digital modelling capabilities since 2020.
Dom Firebrace
Practice Manager
Dom oversees daily operations and client communications. He manages workflow coordination and serves as the primary contact for project scheduling and administrative matters.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full-service architectural solutions including design consultancy, feasibility studies, planning submissions, energy audits, and contract administration for residential and commercial projects.
Do you specialise in sustainable design?
Yes, sustainability is central to our practice. We incorporate Passivhaus principles and energy-efficient strategies to create low-impact, futureproof buildings.
Can you help with listed building projects?
We have extensive experience with listed buildings, maintaining heritage compliance while implementing modern, sustainable improvements.
How do you manage construction projects?
We offer full contract administration, ensuring compliance with plans, managing stakeholder communications, and monitoring project timelines and budgets.
Do you offer initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free 30-minute consultations to discuss project scope and determine how we can best support your architectural needs.
