Business Details
18 Years
experience
RIBA Chartered Architects in Newbury
Established in 2008, we are an RIBA Chartered Practice dedicated to architectural excellence across bespoke family homes, residential developments, and rural diversification projects. Our director-led approach ensures every project benefits from the combined expertise of RIBA Chartered Architects Allan Woodfield and Kevin Brady, who bring over two decades of experience in sensitive heritage conversions and contemporary design. Specialising in unlocking value from challenging sites, we deliver innovative solutions for historic buildings and new developments while maintaining rigorous adherence to sustainability principles and regulatory standards.Our work spans from single-dwelling remodelling to large-scale residential schemes, consistently achieving national recognition including RIBA Awards. With studios in Newbury, we serve Berkshire, Oxfordshire and surrounding regions, combining technical precision with creative vision to transform client aspirations into built reality.
Services
Residential Architecture
Heritage Conservation
Barn Conversions
Rural Diversification
Planning Consultancy
Project Management
Sustainable Design
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- Director-led projects ensure consistent expert oversight from inception to completion
- RIBA Chartered Architects with formal UK university training and CPD accreditation
- Specialists in complex heritage conversions within sensitive conservation areas
- Proven track record with 20+ years of nationally recognised architectural achievements
- Holistic sustainability approach integrating passive energy measures and modern technologies
Associations and certifications
- RIBA Chartered Practice
Services
Residential Architecture
Creating bespoke residential solutions that balance modern living requirements with architectural heritage. Our expertise spans new builds, extensions, and complete property transformations. We specialise in integrating contemporary design elements with traditional structures while maintaining strict adherence to conservation area regulations and sustainability standards.
Heritage Conservation
Specialist conservation work for listed buildings and heritage assets. Our approach combines traditional craftsmanship with modern building techniques to preserve architectural integrity. We have particular expertise in converting historic structures like barns, asylums, and farmhouses into functional contemporary spaces while maintaining their historical character.
Barn Conversions
Transforming agricultural buildings into modern living spaces. We navigate complex planning requirements for Grade II listed structures and implement sustainable retrofit solutions. Our work includes integrating contemporary amenities while preserving original architectural features in sensitive rural settings.
Rural Diversification
Advising landowners on alternative uses for rural properties under permitted development rights. We specialise in converting obsolete farm buildings into commercial offices, holiday lets, and residential developments while maintaining the area's architectural character and environmental considerations.
Project Management
Providing comprehensive project management from initial concept through to completion. Our services include budget control, quality assurance, and coordination with contractors to ensure projects meet design specifications, regulatory standards, and client expectations while minimising stress for property owners.
People
Allan Woodfield
Director
RIBA Chartered Architect with over 20 years' experience in residential design and heritage conservation. Specialises in complex listed building conversions and sustainable architecture. Holds formal RIBA-accredited architectural qualifications from UK universities.
Kevin Brady
Director
RIBA Chartered Architect and practice co-founder with extensive expertise in rural diversification projects. Specialises in navigating planning regulations for heritage assets and delivering innovative solutions for challenging sites across southern England.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in residential architecture, heritage conservation, barn conversions, rural diversification projects, and planning consultancy services.
How do you approach heritage building conversions?
We combine sensitive restoration techniques with modern interventions to preserve historical integrity while meeting contemporary living requirements.
Can you assist with permitted development projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience navigating Part Q permitted development rights for rural diversification projects.
Do you work outside Berkshire and Oxfordshire?
While our studio is based in Newbury, we regularly undertake projects across the UK with a particular focus on heritage sites.
How are projects managed from concept to completion?
All projects receive director-level oversight throughout design, planning, and construction phases with regular client consultation.
Reviews (6)
Caroline Walker
Dec 26, 2019
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Kevin is fantastic - professional and easy to work with. We are thrilled with our 2 storey family room, back hall and bathroom extension. it fits so well on the back of our Georgian house
Mick Collins
Nov 29, 2018
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Having used Kevin at Woodfield Brady on a previous project, we had no hesitation in contacting them again for a new self build.
Kevin took my drawings, listened to what we were trying to achieve and came back with some amazing drawings and ideas. They managed to stay true to our 'sketches' whilst bringing a modern stylish look to the whole building, which also needed to fit in with our agricultural surroundings. We decided on several internal changes and discussed our reasons and got good advice an how it could be done. The plans were re-drawn with no fuss and returned quickly. Now the stress
Kevin took my drawings, listened to what we were trying to achieve and came back with some amazing drawings and ideas. They managed to stay true to our 'sketches' whilst bringing a modern stylish look to the whole building, which also needed to fit in with our agricultural surroundings. We decided on several internal changes and discussed our reasons and got good advice an how it could be done. The plans were re-drawn with no fuss and returned quickly. Now the stress
Gill Parry
Sep 18, 2018
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I have been incredibly impressed by Woodfield Brady from my first meeting with Kevin Brady two years ago. Kevin took the time to understand my requirements and objectives and worked with me to produce a super, innovative design for a large extension to my grade 2 listed thatched cottage. He was successful in securing planning and listed building consent without any modifications to the plans and was at hand during the build whenever I or my builder needed any help or advice. I always felt nothing was too much trouble and his approachable manner made our meetings both pleasant and productive.
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Harriet Burnage
Sep 02, 2018
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We have been in our new home for just over a year now and could not be happier with it and we look back on the whole experience of working with Woodfield Brady - right from the initial concept with real positivity. In the conceptualisation and design process, Kevin and his colleagues brought great ideas and produced tender documents that were brilliantly detailed to enable a very smooth build process. Kevin was also extremely helpful and effective in his approach to working with the council to support our planning application. Once the build process was under way, the support in helping us
Richard Peters
Jun 06, 2018
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We approached Allan Woodfield to help us renovate, re-order and extend our Tudor house in 2015-16
Allan immediately understood that we wanted to improve the internal space in the building bigger kitchen; more light, additional upstairs bedroom, new family room etc while bringing all the rooms closer together and exposing more of the Tudor fabric of the building. Despite being in a conservation area, and Grade II listed, Allan steered us effectively through pre-planning and conversation meetings which enabled us to secure planning permission first time! No small feat for an ambitious building
Allan immediately understood that we wanted to improve the internal space in the building bigger kitchen; more light, additional upstairs bedroom, new family room etc while bringing all the rooms closer together and exposing more of the Tudor fabric of the building. Despite being in a conservation area, and Grade II listed, Allan steered us effectively through pre-planning and conversation meetings which enabled us to secure planning permission first time! No small feat for an ambitious building
Phil Collins
May 04, 2018
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Kevin and the team at Woodfield Brady were exactly what we needed on our Barn Conversion project....thoughtful, challenging, creative, detailed and a good investment.. We already had a pretty good idea of the design elements we wanted to incorporate in the build but Kevin made sure he challenged each element and explored options to ensure it did deliver exactly what we needed. The team also came up with some creative solutions to some of the stickier solutions! Each element was clearly explained and they liaised well with our Building contractor to ensure that some of the more complex elements
