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We had trouble establishing the proper scope for the project, we had no understanding of the Listed Building requirements and we needed an educated eye on the aesthetic consistency (and lack thereof) of our home.

Tom and his team brought clarity of vision and process. From the first meeting, I felt that even if we had not resolved all the issues, there would be resolution. Knowing that there is a logical progression, freed us up to be creative within it. Of course, experience and professionalism and industry contacts were hugely helpful, but at a personal level, we just felt we were in good hands.

Every time I come round a corner and see some change large or small, I feel like we have added to the value of our investment and increased our appreciation of the grand old lady that is our home.

JF, Ham Common House

'We greatly appreciated the care and time he took over the many detailed meetings that were required to develop our new building space. His ability to patiently listen and contribute through this process was extremely helpful.

Now built, Tom’s design is a pleasure to live in. We are absolutely delighted with the final design. It speaks volumes to the value of Tom’s input.'

JB, Ancient Woodland House

'Tom took a lot of trouble to understand how we wanted to live in the house and what we liked – and knew we didn’t. We had a strong sense that he was listening carefully. We absolutely loved Tom’s designs right from the outset. They fully met the brief and he encouraged us to think more openly. 

The aesthetics are fantastic and the new blends very well – but without exactly copying – the old. Tom’s advice on the materials and detailing have come together with the existing house to make a very attractive property, sympathetic to its location. 

The planning process was extremely smooth and we got approval first time. Tom anticipated possible objections and headed the problems off.

We felt that our project was an absolute priority for him and that we had his full attention. He ran the project professionally and smoothly and we are absolutely delighted with the final result.

Not only did Tom produce a fantastic design for the shell of the building but he was very involved in the interiors too and he introduced design elements that we would not have thought of.'

AM, Farnham Houe

'Strong design skills and construction knowledge meant Tom was able to foresee issues and present new opportunities based on the historical nature of the build and the desired results. I felt very positive about his handling of the design, which worked well as a foundation for the contractors.

Hearing a different, knowledgeable perspective was a valuable process and I feel we found the best ideas through a strong collaboration. The process of achieving Planning and Listed Building Consent was smooth, efficient and sensitively handled. Tom was very helpful and managed our expectations well.

Tom’s management of the construction phase was good. Getting a top-level finish was critical for me and the understanding of this ran through everything we did.'

CL, Georgian House

His design and understanding of space and light are second to none. Tom worked very well with all parties involved during pre-build planning and stayed in close contact with the building team throughout. The quality of work and customer care was excellent. We absolutely love the end product and will certainly use this firm for future projects.’

IG, Victorian Terrace

Tom was alive to the character of the building and very helpful on many design issues with good taste and helpful suggestions. His drawings and specifications were highly detailed which meant there was very little need for alterations and less possibility for disputes. The process of finding a builder was very fluent and seemed painless. Tom managed the construction phase well and had a good relationship with both the builders and ourselves. We had good information on choices and costings and Tom was helpfully firm with the builders when the occasion required it. We were very pleased with the final result.’

AS, Pilgrims Guest House

‘We struggled to find an architect who truly understood the sensitivity required when working with a heritage building. We needed someone who would honour the past rather than simply impose something new.

What Tom Turner Architects brought to the project was a thoughtful and deeply considered approach. Tom combined a genuine respect for the building’s history with exceptional technical rigour, producing a highly detailed set of drawings and construction information. This clarity made the entire build process smooth, predictable and reassuring.

As a result, we feel we’ve made a positive contribution to a building whose story stretches back to the 1600s. The new addition sits comfortably within that narrative, ensuring the building can continue to evolve for generations to come.’

JA, The Old Manor House