Archihive Architects

We were delighted with the service that we received from Simon and Rebecca at Archihive. They were recommended to us when we first started to look at extending our home and we have already recommended them to several friends. They made the process from initial measurements and design concepts right through to an approved planing application run incredibly smoothly. Nothing was too much trouble with excellent communication throughout. We can’t wait to see their design ideas brought to life when the building work starts next year.

Simon and Rebecca of Archihive have been a pleasure to work with. They are totally client-focused, listen carefully and deliver thoughtful and imaginative solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner. They are flexible and willing to adapt to any changes in the brief. They even suggested ideas beyond the brief, for which we are most grateful, and plan to implement them. Both Simon and Rebecca are personable and friendly; we found them approachable and totally conscientious. Overall, we are delighted with their services and have no hesitation in recommending them .

Simon and Rebecca have provided us with an excellent service throughout the planning application stage of our bungalow refurbishment. Simon is always very responsive to our comments and integrates our ideas into the design seamlessly ,particularly how we want to live and use the space once completed. Planning approval was granted two weeks early all down I'm sure to Archihive's professionalism in developing sympathetic design which my wife and I are delighted with . We look forward to working with them into the next stage of the project.

This was a first for us in working with an architect and we were not sure what to expect. Simon listened carefully to all we said and, with added input from Rebecca, came up with suggestions which went beyond what we originally had in mind but were totally in keeping with our overall thinking. A suitably gentle approach, sympathetic to our requirements as we grow older but still offering fresh ideas. Thank you!

Rebecca and Simon were a great help to us navigating the planning and design requirements for our carport and solar panels at our listed property.The whole process was frictionless for us, enabling us to draw on their considerable expertise and relationships to get a proposal best suited for our requirements.We wouldn't hesitate to engage Archihive again for future projects, and would heartily recommend them to anyone.

Archihive have designed a new kitchen extension for us and we are delighted with the plans they have produced. Simon and Rebecca are professional and friendly to work with and really took time to listen to us and answer our questions and concerns. They came up with innovative and practical ideas to maximise use of space which will transform that part of the house. Overall, Archihive went beyond our expectations both with the service we received and the design of the plans. We would definitely use them again.

Archihive were recommended to us by a client when we decided to investigate a self build. From the first meeting we knew that Simon and Rebecca where the right choice. They clearly listened to how we wish to live in the building and put a lot of thought into translating that into a beautifully designed space. We received fantastic support throughout the planning process and planning has been granted on what would be considered a tricky plot, undoubtably due to the care and attention that Simon and Rebecca put into the building design and the design and access statement which supports it.I cannot recommend this family partnership highly enough.

We used Archihive Architects to design a dorma extension on our home. Both Rebecca and Simon were brilliant from the start, very professional with creative ideas, thinking outside the box but they really understood the brief. They were helpful and responsive throughout the process, often going above and beyond to make the project was a success. We really appreciate all their efforts and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a local Architect.

Simon and Rebecca were recommended to us and something of a step up after a number of our neighbours have recently used 'plan drawers'. We decided on employing architects because we were looking for a little more flair and innovation than just sticking an oblong on the back of the house. This husband and wife team know their subject, which you might expect from two architects who teach the subject at Lancaster University. They are very reasonably priced, although they probably did cost a little more than the 'drawers'. In the light of the overall costs of such projects, we see it as money very well spent. They delivered everything we were looking for and more, with stuff our layman brains would never have even considered. Their smart, professional presentation sailed through the planning processes unchallenged and we're looking forward to seeing their ideas transformed into bricks and mortar over the next few months.

Simon understood our vision completely, interpreting it perfectly into our initial plans. Our individual requests were taken onboard, whilst offering fresh insight and design solutions that took our project to the next level. Simon & Rebecca managed all communications with the planning office, completely taking the stress out of the process for us. The final plans for our project have surpassed our expectations and we can't wait to make them a reality!