Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in the South of England
Kennet Design is an architectural practice established in 2010, serving Wiltshire, Hampshire, Berkshire, and Oxfordshire. We specialise in architectural design, planning expertise, and technical precision, delivering projects that are both thoughtful and enduring. Our services include extensions, loft conversions, new homes, barn conversions, and landscape design, guiding clients from initial sketches to planning approval and building regulations. We pride ourselves on being four-time award winners by Houzz for customer service, with over 20 years of industry experience and 50+ completed projects.Our approach focuses on clarity, elegance, and practicality, ensuring designs respect local character while meeting modern needs. We offer flexible involvement, from providing drawings to full project management, and maintain a client-centric ethos with transparent communication and a commitment to lasting results.
Services
Architectural Design
Project Management
Planning Permissions
Structural Calculations
Barn Conversions
New Builds
Landscape Design
Loft Conversions
Renovations
Conservation Projects
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- Award-winning architectural practice with 4X Houzz Service Awards
- Over 20 years of industry experience and 50+ completed projects
- Comprehensive project management from concept to completion
- Client-focused approach with transparent communication and tailored solutions
- Expertise in navigating planning regulations and building controls
What people say
Friendly and professional stance
Smooth process
Award-winning service
Excellent communication
Comprehensive design details
Services
Architectural Design
We create architectural designs that balance elegance with practicality. Our process begins with understanding client needs and site context, producing buildable plans that respect local character and planning requirements. From initial sketches to detailed drawings, we ensure every project is both visually appealing and technically sound, with a focus on enduring quality.
Project Management
Our project management covers end-to-end oversight from planning approval to construction completion. We coordinate contractors, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure compliance with building regulations. This service provides clients with peace of mind through transparent communication and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to specification.
Planning Permissions
We specialise in securing planning permissions for residential and commercial projects. Our expertise includes navigating complex regulations, preparing detailed submissions, and liaising with local authorities. We focus on creating realistic proposals that align with local policies, increasing the likelihood of approval while maintaining design integrity.
Structural Calculations
Our structural calculations ensure designs meet safety and regulatory standards. We work with qualified engineers to produce detailed load-bearing designs and reinforcement plans. This service guarantees that all structural elements are both safe and cost-effective, providing clients with confidence in the longevity and stability of their projects.
Barn Conversions
We transform traditional barns into modern living or commercial spaces while preserving historical character. Our approach combines sensitive design with practical solutions, ensuring conversions meet modern comfort standards without compromising original features. We handle all aspects from initial design to final approval and construction oversight.
People
Carl Drury
Founder & Creative Director
Carl founded Kennet Design in 2010 with a vision for architecture that brings lasting elegance to everyday life. With over 20 years' experience, he guides clients through complex projects, balancing creativity with practicality. His expertise in planning and project management ensures every design is both beautiful and buildable.
Richard
Architectural Designer
Richard leads architectural design and measured surveys at Kennet Design. He specialises in creating accurate, detailed plans using laser technology and digital mapping. His technical precision ensures foundations for successful planning applications and construction projects across residential and commercial sectors.
Questions
What architectural services does Kennet Design offer?
We provide architectural design, project management, planning permissions, structural calculations, barn conversions, new builds, and renovations across the South of England.
How does Kennet Design handle planning applications?
We prepare detailed submissions, liaise with local authorities, and ensure proposals align with planning policies to maximise approval chances for residential and commercial projects.
Which areas does Kennet Design serve?
We operate across Wiltshire, Hampshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Devon, and Cornwall, with offices in Newbury and Oxford.
Can Kennet Design manage entire construction projects?
Yes, we offer full project management including contractor coordination, budget control, timeline management, and on-site quality assurance from planning to completion.
What makes Kennet Design different from other architects?
Our approach combines clarity, elegance, and practicality with over 20 years' experience and 50+ completed projects, ensuring client-focused solutions that stand the test of time.
Reviews (4)
Russ Dunne
Aug 24, 2016
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Not sure where to start, the moment we meet Carl we felt comfortable working with him. The amount of effort he went to in gaining planning permission for our property and the support and guidance they gave during this phase and also after which helped seal the sale of the property. If you are planning any type of residential work then you must contact Kennet Design
Bennodjuook
Jul 20, 2016
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Carl Drury took us from concept through to the start of tendering for a builder for our terraced house refurbishment and extension. This included gaining planning approval and building control sign off on his design for our works. Carl was exemplary in how he conducted himself through out this process and above all else was extremely patient with our many changes in the design and what we were needing from the drawings. For complete novices such as us, he was very clear in his explanations and deciphered the 'builder' speak when we got initial estimates from our builders. Carl proved well his adaptability
Mike Chislett
Jun 08, 2016
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Carl Drury (Kennet Design) has played a crucial part in bringing our listed cottage into the 21st century . The oak-framed garden room at the centre of this work adds light and space, completing and enhancing the garage to kitchen conversion delivered at the same time. The project included extensive refurbishing of older parts of the cottage and essential structural repairs. All of this required listed building consent and considerable negotiation with relevant authorities, on our behalf. Carl was adaptable and resourceful, involving structural engineers and historic consultants when required.
M. K.
May 17, 2016
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Carl Drury of Kennet Design is not only a consummate professional but also a pleasure to work with. We had met a couple of other architects before finding Kennet Design, but neither had Carls genuine enthusiasm for working on even relatively small projects like ours. Kennet Design has a reassuringly large portfolio of extensions so Carl immediately understood our needs and budget as a growing family and how to get the best from our Victorian terrace. The whole process was very clearly laid out from the start and Carl talked us through the various options. When we changed our minds about a couple
