Hammersmith and Fulham Residential Architects

We are a small yet expert team of Fulham architects and designers with a Hammersmith architect team as well.  We can help you with all aspects of residential architecture, from concept design, planning permission advice, detailed design and even finding you a trusted and reliable local builder to carry out your home improvement works.

 

The team at our design-led studio provide you with a residential architecture service that helps you realise your visions.  We create high-end finishes for property extensions, conversions, basements and new builds in Hammersmith and Fulham.

 

Whether you fall in one of many conservation areas in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (LBHF), own a Grade I or II Listed house, or have more planning permission freedom outside of these restrictions, we have the talented team of architects to cater to your needs.

 

With around half of the borough falling within the 44 conservation areas, working with architects experienced in planning submissions with the LBHF council is especially important.

 

Need help with options for your side-return kitchen extension? Or maybe you’re looking to maximise value from your unused loft space? Maybe a basement conversion is the best alternative for your growing family…

 

If you’re needing an LBHF architect, we recommend that you get in touch with our award-winning team today.

With our experience and insight into local culture and architecture style, we can help add value to your home by designing the home of your dreams in either Hammersmith or Fulham.  We have experience in working with the Hammersmith and Fulham Borough Council to help your application obtain the necessary planning permission. Please browse a range of completed architecture projects.

Our architectural services are all underpinned by our vision and values

Our vision is to:

  • Maximise your home’s space, ensuring that it’s tailored to your needs

  • Make use of natural light to improve your home’s airiness and your sense of wellbeing

  • Create clean and simple designs, with dashes of colour and textures that create added interest

  • Create energy-efficient buildings by thinking sustainably

The five values at the heart of all we do, are:

  • Attention to detail

  • Innovation and creativity

  • Honesty and integrity

  • Understanding and respecting people, and

  • Sustainability

AURA’s 10-step design process

For all the architect work we undertake, we follow a 10 step process, as explained fully in our Home Design Guide.

 

This begins when you first contact us and ends when the work is completed and your home is ready for you to enjoy.

 

To start off the process, simply create a home design brief using our online enquiry form

We will then carry out a study of your home including online research, to understand any relevant planning permissions and planning policies that may apply.

 

One of the AURA Architecture team will discuss your needs in a meeting.  Then provide you with a written quote.  If we’re successful create three concept designs that show how we can bring your plans to life.

 

Our home design guide also explains the further work we undertake in ensuring planning applications are submitted to LBHF council and approved.

 

And how building regulations are complied with before work commences. As well as additional services we provide such as interior design, finer finishes and fittings.

 

AURA Architecture will also help you find the right contractor and manage contracts, to ensure speedy and hassle-free completion of the work.

Architect Fees

Unlike many architecture firms in Hammersmith and Fulham, we set out to make sure our fees are transparent. We charge a flat fee of £100 per hour and let you know what the overall cost of our service will be as early as possible.  This way you are not faced with the prospect of escalating costs or abandoned projects.

 

Whether it’s loft conversions for your Fulham property, or riverside views from your Hammersmith house, basement conversions, home extensions or home refurbishments; we will provide you with an itemised quotation that contains no hidden surprises, so that you can assess the complete architect cost for your home improvement project before it commences.

 

Full details of our fees are on our website here

 

In our blog, you can learn more about the entire cost of a house extension or refurbishment, including the build costs per square meter.  Or speak to our architect team for further help and advice.

Our Online Reviews

Scott Robertson
Scott Robertson
June 20, 2023
Professional, reliable, great to work with. Highly recommended if you are renovating your house.
Carina Isabel Lopes De Carvalho
Carina Isabel Lopes De Carvalho
May 2, 2023
It is a company of excellence
Emily Stuart
Emily Stuart
January 25, 2022
I used Aura for a side return and rear extension, and a renovation of my first floor bathroom. I wanted something unique and characterful, with lots of natural light. Aura really went above and beyond my expectations, creating me a space that truly is more than I could have imagined. From the initial consultation, where I felt immediately at ease with the team, to the transparency in their costings, all the way through the design process and project management, Aura have been consistently professional, communicative and flexible. It certainly hasn’t been an easy time for anyone in the industry, but Aura’s solution-first attitude and their adaptability made it so easy to work with them through lockdowns, supply chain challenges, pingdemics and everything in between. It was a true pleasure to work with the team - they really do their utmost to make the process as straightforward, simple and enjoyable as possible. I’d not hesitate to recommend Aura. They team are the perfect balance of creative and practical, imagination and solutions, to make whatever dream you have come to life.
Rob Birkin
Rob Birkin
November 18, 2021
Georgina
Georgina
February 9, 2021
I chose to use Aura based on their reviews in June 2020. At first it was a really good experience and I was impressed with their professionalisim. I received my drawings and wasn't completely happy with them. The 4 options I was given were all basically the same thing. They never came to my property to see the space or get a feel for where the light was coming in etc. The bathroom on the drawing didn't make sense as it was so small. (See below). The snug was also like a meter so again didn't make sense. I tried to escalate this to Ben, and I was offered another call but I had lost confidence in them. My neighbour was also doing work on her flat which is a similar layout and in contrast her drawings were really well thoughtout. In the end I had to pay again to get my drawings redone. (Attachment P&S - one example of my new drawings below - the more detailed drawings). I asked Aura for a partial refund as I never actually received a final drawing from them (despite paying for them) and they refused. It was just a disappointing and expensive experience.
Anthony Egan
Anthony Egan
May 22, 2020
I recently contacted Aura Homes Ltd to discuss a small development project. The project was unusual and a lot of factors needed to be taken into account due to the location, site surroundings and practicality of the proposal. I originally discussed it with Ben Richards who I found to be helpful, knowledgable and very accommodating in that he listened intently to give a fair assessment of feasibility. Iris Kouneni was assigned to me and met with me to thoroughly discuss and understand what my intentions were. Like Ben, she digested my layman’s view and proceeded to give me her professional opinion. Iris and Ben were an absolute delight to work with, professional, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and communicative to mention just a few of their qualities. Unfortunately due to the COVID19 lockdown we have had to shelve the project. It's been a pleasure to work with Aura Homes Ltd, refreshingly honest and professional. I look forward to working together with them in the future.
Brendan Quinn
Brendan Quinn
May 20, 2020
Thanks for reading this review. Ben is one of my monthly sponsors of the Property Events that I have run and also of the National Development Summit earlier in 2020. In a business setting I really appreciate Ben's support, particularly during COVid19- Ben had the option of pulling out of my events as a sponsor- as I have had to pivot- moving them online. Ben has continued to support these events as a sponsor, when he could have easily turned his back and moved on. Also at the National Development Summit 2020, Ben could see the effort I had put in to make the event, a great event, and himself and his team also equally put in huge effort. When you organise events, you ideally want things to go smoothly in terms of presenters turning up on time/before time, and with slides which are hassle free, and this Ben has done so. I have been to Ben's office several times and the staff have been really friendly. Ben's knowledge of working at Berkeley Homes, puts his company at a very high level.
Louise Hancock
Louise Hancock
April 13, 2020
Aura Homes is a highly professional firm of architects that always have the clients best interests at hart. The quality of their plans and drawings is superb and their turn-around when making amendments well within expected timelines. For bespoke projects, their research and recommendations (both in terms of quality and costs) is superb.
Harry Bucknell
Harry Bucknell
April 10, 2020
Couldn't recommend Ben and his team more. We were in a really tricky position with our building project and Ben navigated us safely out of it. Superb guidance, great technical knowledge and what I really valued the most was the communication. Always got back to me promptly which makes a real difference when stress levels are high. Thanks Aura!
Eugene Clarke
Eugene Clarke
April 9, 2020
The quality of work from Arua Architecture is to an excellent standard. We worked primarily with Ben and Gabby, they provide a friendly and professional service that minimised the worry and stresses associated with building projects. We hired Aura Architecture to assist us with our building project. We appointed them for the following work: - Regularisation on previous designs - Planning conditions discharge - Building regulation drawings - Detailed designs They came recommended from a Structural engineering company, and we were not disappointed.

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