Business Details
25 Years
experience
Residential Architects in West Berkshire
Established in 2001, Archytas specialises in residential architectural design, offering comprehensive support from initial concept through planning applications to building control approvals. With over 420 completed projects, our expertise spans extensions, loft conversions, new builds, and work within Listed Buildings and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Our director, Colin Gable, brings extensive experience from both public and private sectors, including major infrastructure projects at Heathrow and Stansted airports. We maintain strong relationships with local planning authorities across Berkshire and surrounding counties, achieving high first-time approval rates through deep understanding of regional policies. Our collaborative approach integrates structural engineers and energy consultants to deliver tailored solutions that balance client needs with regulatory requirements.Operating from West Berkshire, we serve a 30-mile radius covering key southern counties, combining local knowledge with technical excellence. Our portfolio demonstrates successful transformations of traditional and contemporary properties, reflecting our commitment to quality design and client satisfaction. We prioritise clear communication and transparency, offering direct access to our architect for personalised project management. This combination of technical proficiency, regulatory expertise, and client-focused service establishes Archytas as a trusted partner for residential architectural projects.
Services
Residential architecture
Planning applications
Building control submissions
Listed buildings
AONB developments
Loft conversions
New builds
Extensions
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- 20+ years' experience with 420+ completed residential projects
- High first-time approval rates for planning applications
- Specialist knowledge of Listed Buildings and AONB requirements
- Established relationships with 8 local planning authorities
- Integrated network of structural engineers and energy consultants
Services
Residential architecture
We provide comprehensive architectural design for residential properties including new builds and renovations. Our services cover feasibility studies, technical drawings, and project management. With expertise in both traditional and contemporary styles, we create functional spaces that meet planning requirements while reflecting client preferences.
Planning applications
Our planning application service includes preparing detailed submissions and negotiating with local authorities. With extensive knowledge of local policies and a 20-year track record, we achieve high approval rates. We specialise in complex cases involving Listed Buildings and developments within Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Building control submissions
We prepare technical drawings and documentation for building control approvals. Our service includes coordination with structural engineers and energy consultants to ensure compliance with building regulations. We work with both private and local authority building control departments to facilitate smooth project execution.
Listed buildings
Specialist architectural services for Listed Buildings requiring additional planning considerations. We balance preservation requirements with modernisation needs, preparing detailed conservation proposals that meet strict regulatory standards while maintaining historical integrity through appropriate material and design choices.
AONB developments
Architectural design for developments within Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Our expertise includes creating context-sensitive designs that respect landscape character, preparing detailed environmental impact assessments, and navigating complex planning processes to achieve successful outcomes in protected rural environments.
People
Colin Gable
Director
Founded Archytas in 2001 after gaining experience at Berkshire County Council and major airport projects. Specialises in residential architecture with 420+ completed projects, focusing on planning strategy and design solutions for complex sites including Listed Buildings and AONBs.
Questions
What types of residential projects do you handle?
We work on extensions, new builds, loft conversions, and renovations including Listed Buildings. Our expertise covers traditional and contemporary designs across Berkshire and surrounding counties.
How do you handle planning applications in sensitive areas?
With extensive experience in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, we create context-sensitive designs and prepare detailed submissions that address environmental considerations to maximise approval chances.
Can you assist with building regulations compliance?
Yes, we prepare technical drawings and coordinate with specialists to ensure all projects meet building control requirements through both private and local authority approval routes.
What areas do you cover?
We operate from West Berkshire with a 30-mile radius covering Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire and Wiltshire, working closely with multiple local planning authorities.
How do you ensure project success?
Through early feasibility studies, detailed planning, and our established network of technical specialists. We maintain direct client communication throughout each project's lifecycle to ensure expectations are met.
