Horsley Townsend Architects was established almost two decades ago and we take great pride in combining great design with professional and technical expertise. Our architectural services cover residential, office, industrial and conservation architecture, working with clients throughout Harrogate, North Yorkshire and the UK.

Every project brings its own opportunities and challenges, which is why we take the time to understand what our clients want to achieve before developing a design. From creating a new home or extending an existing property to working with listed buildings and commercial premises, our aim is to produce carefully considered architectural solutions that respond to the building, its setting and the needs of the people who will use it.

Our services can cover every stage of a project, from the earliest feasibility discussions and concept designs through to planning, Building Regulations, detailed design and work on site.

New Homes

Designing a new home provides the opportunity to create a property around the way you want to live. Our design-led, cost-effective new home service combines creative architectural design with a realistic approach to budget and a clear fee structure.

We work closely with our clients throughout the different phases of a new-build project, from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and work on site.

The early stages are particularly important. This is where we can consider what you want from the property alongside the opportunities and constraints presented by the site. Developing these ideas carefully at the outset provides a sound basis from which the design can progress.

Our architectural services in Harrogate offer a flexible approach to house building, allowing our involvement to reflect the requirements of your individual project.

House Extensions, Remodelling and Loft Conversions

Moving home isn’t always the best way to gain more space. An extension, loft conversion or carefully considered remodelling project can make better use of the property you already have and has the potential to transform the way you live in your home.

We regularly work with clients in Harrogate on house extensions and loft conversions. Projects can range from contemporary additions which provide a clear contrast with an existing property to designs intended to sit comfortably alongside the character and proportions of a period home.

Good extension design is about more than simply adding floor area. It is also an opportunity to reconsider how existing and new spaces relate to one another. The position of rooms, circulation through the property and the relationship between different parts of the home can all form part of the design process.

By considering the existing house as well as the proposed addition, we can develop a design that makes effective use of the whole property.

Office, Retail and Industrial Architecture

Our experience isn’t limited to residential architecture. We also bring our design-led approach to office, retail and industrial buildings and have worked on a wide range of commercial projects, including projects involving listed buildings.

Commercial architecture has to respond to the practical requirements of the organisation that will use the building as well as its architectural character. We therefore work closely with clients to understand their requirements and develop a design appropriate to the particular project.

Our involvement can extend from initial feasibility and design work through planning and Building Regulations to the preparation of more detailed information.

Pubs, Hotels and Leisure Architecture

The leisure and hospitality sectors present their own set of challenges when it comes to architectural design. Buildings need to work successfully for customers, staff and operators while creating spaces appropriate to the particular business and setting.

We work with individual clients and commercial developers on pub, hotel and leisure projects, providing a bespoke architectural service designed around the individual requirements of each client.

Rather than applying the same solution to every building, we look at the opportunities offered by the property and develop our approach accordingly.

Conservation Areas and Listed Buildings

Harrogate and the wider North Yorkshire area contain many historic buildings and areas with a distinctive architectural character. Work involving these properties can require a particularly sensitive approach.

Many of our projects have involved listed buildings and properties within conservation areas. We have an in-depth understanding of the complex nature of conservation work and provide sensitive solutions designed to enhance period buildings of different ages.

Successful conservation architecture needs to balance several considerations. The character and significance of the existing building need to be understood, while any proposed alterations also need to respond to the client’s requirements.

Our approach is therefore to consider what makes the existing building important before developing an appropriate design response. Depending on the property and proposed work, this might involve retaining and enhancing existing architectural character while introducing carefully considered new interventions.

From Initial Ideas to Detailed Design

A building project can involve a number of different stages and, for clients undertaking a project for the first time, it isn’t always obvious where to begin.

We can work with you from the earliest stages to establish what you want to achieve and explore how your ideas could be developed.

If required, our architectural services cover all aspects of a project, including inception and feasibility studies, preparation and submission of planning applications and Building Regulations applications, measured surveys, licensing drawings and more.

As the project progresses, the level of information required changes. Initial ideas develop into architectural proposals and, where our appointment requires it, these can then be developed into the more detailed information required for later stages of the project.

This continuity enables us to retain a clear understanding of the original design intentions as the project develops.

A Dedicated Project Manager

Communication is an important part of any architectural project. Each project is therefore assigned a dedicated project manager who will work closely with you throughout our involvement.

Your project manager will keep you updated as the project develops and provide the information you need at the appropriate stages.

This also gives you a consistent point of contact who understands your project, its requirements and how the design has developed.

Architectural Services Tailored to Your Project

No two architectural projects are exactly alike. A new home on an undeveloped site presents very different considerations from extending a period property, adapting a listed building or designing a commercial space.

We therefore don’t believe in taking a one-size-fits-all approach.

Our aim is to combine design quality, technical expertise and attention to detail to produce architectural solutions that respond to the particular requirements of each client and property.

Whether you’re at the very beginning of a project and want to understand what might be possible, or already have a clearer idea of what you’d like to achieve, we can help you develop your plans and guide the project through the appropriate architectural stages.

Talk to Our Harrogate Architects About Your Project

If you’re considering a new home, extension, loft conversion, refurbishment, commercial development or work to a listed or historic property in Harrogate, talk to Horsley Townsend Architects about what you have in mind.

We can discuss your requirements, the property or site and the architectural services that are likely to be appropriate for your project, giving you a clearer understanding of how to take your ideas forward.