Business Details
15 Years
experience
Award-Winning Chartered Architects in Horsham
Eye For Detail Architects is an award-winning chartered architectural practice based in Horsham, North Heath Lane, serving West Sussex, Surrey, and surrounding areas. Established in 2011, we specialise in transforming residential and commercial spaces through innovative design, planning expertise, and meticulous project management. Our local knowledge of planning policies and regulations ensures seamless approvals, while our technical skill balances functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability. We offer tailored solutions for extensions, new builds, barn conversions, and interior design, prioritising client needs and delivering projects from concept to completion.Our team collaborates with trusted local contractors, structural engineers, and specialists to guarantee quality and compliance. Recognised by RIBA and ARB, we combine creativity with practicality, offering competitive rates without compromising on detail. With hundreds of completed projects, our focus remains on enhancing property value through design excellence and client-centric service.
Services
Architectural Services
Planning Applications
Property Extensions
New Builds
Barn Conversions
Project Management
Commercial Services
Interior Design
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- Local architects with in-depth knowledge of West Sussex and Surrey planning policies.
- Fully qualified RIBA/ARB chartered architects with 13+ years of industry experience.
- Detailed planning and construction drawings to ensure compliance and reduce costs.
- Direct client collaboration from concept to project completion.
- Proven track record with hundreds of successfully completed residential and commercial projects.
Associations and certifications
- ARB
- RIBA
What people say
Stunning design outcomes
Professional and approachable
Seamless planning process
Excellent communication
Transformative results
Services
Architectural Services
Eye For Detail Architects provides comprehensive architectural services, including concept design, planning applications, and construction drawings. Our RIBA-chartered team specialises in residential and commercial projects, ensuring compliance with regulations while maximising property value. With local expertise in West Sussex and Surrey, we deliver tailored designs that balance aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability.
Planning Applications
We manage full planning applications, including listed building consents and appeals. Our deep understanding of local policies ensures high approval rates. Services include initial consultations, drawing preparation, and liaison with planning officers, streamlining the process for clients from submission to statutory approval.
Property Extensions
Specialising in single and double-storey extensions, we create open-plan living spaces tailored to client needs. Our designs integrate with existing structures, focusing on natural light, flow, and aesthetics. Projects include rear extensions, dormer conversions, and bungalow remodelling, all managed from concept to building control sign-off.
Barn Conversions
We convert agricultural buildings into modern residential or commercial spaces. Services include feasibility studies, planning applications, and construction management. Our approach preserves character while incorporating modern amenities, ensuring compliance with heritage and building regulations across West Sussex and Surrey.
Project Management
From contractor selection to site administration, we oversee projects to ensure timely delivery and quality. Our local network of trusted tradespeople guarantees adherence to design specifications. Services include progress reporting, budget control, and coordination with building control officers for seamless project completion.
People
Paul Bassett
Director & Principle Architect
Paul Bassett, a RIBA-chartered architect with 20+ years of experience, founded Eye For Detail Architects in 2011. Born in Tokyo, his design philosophy blends Japanese flexibility with Western permanence. He specialises in residential transformations, focusing on maximising space and natural light while maintaining local character.
Questions
What areas do Eye For Detail Architects cover?
We operate primarily in Horsham, West Sussex, and Surrey, with projects across the South East of England.
Are you a qualified architectural practice?
Yes, we are chartered members of RIBA and registered with the Architects Registration Board (ARB).
Can you manage full building projects?
Yes, we offer end-to-end services including design, planning, construction drawings, and project management.
Do you work on listed buildings?
Yes, we specialise in heritage projects, including listed building consents and sympathetic renovations.
How do you handle planning refusals?
We prepare detailed appeals with specialist consultants to overturn planning refusals where feasible.
What project sizes do you handle?
We work on projects of all scales, from small extensions to large new builds and commercial developments.
Reviews (6)
Ida Kempster
Jul 21, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Paul was great from the start, very enthusiastic about my project and needs. Always there, approachable with any silly questions or concerns I had. Once all was decided, he pushed the project along to completion. One very happy satisfied customer
Paul was great from the start, very enthusiastic about my project and needs. Always there, approachable with any silly questions or concerns I had. Once all was decided, he pushed the project along to completion. One very happy satisfied customer
Murariu Andrei
Apr 28, 2021
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Hi Paul,
Roxana and I just want to thank you for your professional input on our project.Your prompt response to all of our questions was much appreciated. The dorma looks stunning. It has the WOW! factor. All our friends that received photos of the finished project were quite impressed . Thank you
Roxana&Andrei
Roxana and I just want to thank you for your professional input on our project.Your prompt response to all of our questions was much appreciated. The dorma looks stunning. It has the WOW! factor. All our friends that received photos of the finished project were quite impressed . Thank you
Roxana&Andrei
C. Sinden
Feb 19, 2021
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We have been so pleased with the bungalow renovation plans Paul has designed for us. Throughout the design process Paul took note of our requirements and discussed options. The planning application process was completed with no problems.
Paul was available to us for help and advice and in contact with the contractors throughout the building project, which gave us reassurance and ensured compliance with the design and our needs. We have now completed phase 1 of our works, an open plan kitchen and dining area and extension for the lounge with an apex roof. It looks great and enhanced by the
Paul was available to us for help and advice and in contact with the contractors throughout the building project, which gave us reassurance and ensured compliance with the design and our needs. We have now completed phase 1 of our works, an open plan kitchen and dining area and extension for the lounge with an apex roof. It looks great and enhanced by the
Suzy N.
Jan 23, 2021
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Having decided to change architects for our granny annexe project (having employed an architect who just drew something that looked like a box, with dubious measurements), we came across Eye For Detail Architects. Paul was immediately interested in the project and reassured us that he could produce a design suitable for our needs, and he certainly did that. As per the company name, the level of detail was very good. Paul took on board our requests, as well as the design of the main house, to ensure the new build was all in keeping with the style. Paul provided thorough plans which made getting
John Dishington
Dec 12, 2020
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Critical:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Drawings were not completed and fireplace detail drawings, although part of the contract, could not be produced for building regs as not insured for that work. Detailed construction drawings never produced.
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Drawings were not completed and fireplace detail drawings, although part of the contract, could not be produced for building regs as not insured for that work. Detailed construction drawings never produced.
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Rosemarie Read
Dec 12, 2019
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Our project is now complete and we are very pleased with our beautiful home with added WOW factor designed by Paul. Also appreciated the many tips and recommendations provided which helped us achieve value for money. Would recommend.
