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Who we are. What we do. Why we do it. We want to give you a real flavour of the team that will be working on your project.

Our Values

We are absolutely committed to offering every single client the very best service and have a set of values by which we operate.

Our Team

We are all passionate designers who care about the planet and the people on it. Meet our dedicated team.
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Full Design & Planning

Our experienced team will guide you from concept to planning to see your dream become reality.

Planning Policy Tester

Not sure if your project is viable? We’ve developed a system to test the likely outcome of a submission.

Architect Consultation

If you have lots of ideas but you’re not sure what’s possible we can help make things clearer.

Preliminary Sketch

If you have an idea of what you want but you’re not ready to for the full planning process we can help.

Garden Design

Make the outside of your house as beautiful as the inside with our garden design service.

Business Mentoring

Whether you are just starting out or want to expand your architectural business we can help.
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About

About Us

Who we are. What we do. Why we do it. We want to give you a real flavour of the team that will be working on your project.

Our Values

We are absolutely committed to offering every single client the very best service and have a set of values by which we operate.

Our Team

We are all passionate designers who care about the planet and the people on it. Meet our dedicated team.
Services

Full Design & Planning

Our experienced team will guide you from concept to planning to see your dream become reality.

Planning Policy Tester

Not sure if your project is viable? We’ve developed a system to test the likely outcome of a submission.

Architect Consultation

If you have lots of ideas but you’re not sure what’s possible we can help make things clearer.

Preliminary Sketch

If you have an idea of what you want but you’re not ready to for the full planning process we can help.

Garden Design

Make the outside of your house as beautiful as the inside with our garden design service.

Business Mentoring

Whether you are just starting out or want to expand your architectural business we can help.
Process
Projects
Blog
Contact Us

Our Blog

We share all the industry news, practice advice and latest thinking here on our blog.

Stone barn outbuilding conversion

Barn use classes & ‘agricultural unit’ clarification

Barn use classes [2023 updated] What use class is a barn? What do all the different letters mean? Class Q is conversion of an agricultural

Julia Phillips June 3, 2016

Barns Permitted Development clarifications

Barns Permitted Development [2023 updated] Barns permitted development – How big can I build a barn without planning permission in 2023? You can now create

Clare Nash March 20, 2015

Farm Building Conversion Side Elevations

Barn Conversion into a Dwelling, a Guide following changes to permitted development rights

2024 update! Changes to permitted development rights. Permitted development rights have changed in 2024 for a barn conversion into a dwelling. The main thing affecting

Clare Nash April 22, 2014

People in Malie Island, Papua New Guinea

Aspirational Vernacular

I recently completed a 6 month trip around the world looking at case studies that have used vernacular methods or technologies, incorporating them into sustainable

Clare Nash November 26, 2013

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With a space that benefits your lifestyle and the environment

We specialise in environmentally sound designs for a range of architecture, from listed buildings to new builds.

Our Values

We strive to conduct ourselves according to values, which underpin our communication and design.

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To help you understand what we do and how we work and what you can expect from working with us.

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We specialise in environmentally sound barn conversions - from traditional and listed through to large modern builds

Renovations & Annexes

We have a huge amount of experience in renovation projects and listed buildings

Self Build & Eco

We specialise in energy efficient new-builds in countryside locations

Housing & Developments

We have undertaken a number of housing projects in the UK

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Design Your Life

Contemporary Vernacular Design - How British Housing can Rediscover its Soul

Clare Nash has written two books on topics relating to contemporary vernacular architecture and designing a working life that suits you and your business.

We are supportive passionate innovative responsive warm ethical

Clare Nash Architecture,
3 Towrise, Sulgrave, Banbury OX17 2SB

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