Chichester Architects

Contemporary Chichester Architects

Architectural design should be simple, sustainable and functional, beautiful yet understated, that’s the belief that runs through our work, through our conversations, and through the life of our studio. Talk to any one of us, and you’ll find we all share that same sense of commitment and that same strength of feeling.

At the start of our design process, before we do anything, we listen deeply to our clients to really uncover what they need from their building. To this we add our professional architectural design knowledge and experience from the variety of projects we have worked on, all inspiring us and pushing us a little further.

Across our design team we have worked on a huge variety of interesting projects, offering invaluable experience, from private one-off residential homes, sympathetic renovations, extensions, multiple unit housing schemes, commercial retail and office designs; we have even worked on a public library scheme and the café at Westminster Abbey! Our different perspectives and experiences bring a great deal to the design process, and we love bouncing ideas off each other and putting our heads together when a problem seems particularly tricky.

If you’re excited about what working together to craft a building just for you and your needs, we’d love to talk. On the other hand, if you’re not too bothered about what your building will look like or how it will make you feel, then we’re probably not the architects for you.

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Chichester Design Experience

We were thrilled to have been recently recognised for a prestigious Sussex Heritage Trust Award for one of our local project. Our Farmhouse project is a beautifully crafted, contemporary interpretation of the country home located near Pulborough, Sussex.

The local environment of Chichester and the surrounding coastal area are a real tonic to everyday pressure, which filters down as inspiration to our work. However, our work is not limited to the Chichester area we live in, we keep our horizons wide, and we have architectural projects in many corners of London and the South East. In fact, if it’s the right project and the right client, we’ll work almost anywhere.

Client Testimonials.

“George and James Architects have created a light, open and sociable space – a new focal point for the house and our family, and exactly what we were looking for. Their management of the whole process, from initial designs, through to planning approval and then the build itself was seamless and efficient.”

Aled & Francesca, Clissold Crescent
“Our architects have created a simple and comfortable extension which has transformed the house. We valued their ability to work within our limited budget without cutting corners or compromising the design. They were unfailingly helpful and responsive to our needs and we are very happy with the results.”

Arlington Avenue, James and Effric
“We wanted to express such deep thanks and gratitude to all those at George and James that have made our ‘summer auction purchase’ the most spectacular set of buildings and most importantly a place to bring up our children – a home beyond anything we imagined when we bought our burnt down site in 2020. We have also thoroughly appreciated how George and James have pulled it all together, from dealing with the planners, the design team and the contractor, all the hard inches that can easily be forgotten when it’s all complete and incredible. You are such a fantastic team with a wonderful set of values and work ethic.”

Homeowner
“I am an architect myself with a lifetime’s experience and George and James is the firm I picked to work with to support me in every aspect of a significant personal project. I picked them because they understand what it takes to make a really good building. They understand their business, they are up to date and they do what they say they will do. They are, in my experience, completely reliable. They have an exact knowledge of the project and always seem to anticipate issues before they become a problem as well as instantly recall exactly how something should be done. They are attentive to budget and programme, thorough in providing and coordinating information, and inventive and sensible about how detail is both developed and carefully integrated into an architectural composition. As a client, I have found them to be calm and consistent, positive and patient and a pleasure to work with.”

Graham Morrison – The Farmhouse
“Simon was both friendly and professional in equal measure — the perfect balance, in our opinion.”

Arturas, client and long-time collaborator

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Case Studies

At George and James Architects, we design homes that evolve with you. Whether you’re growing your family, replacing a dated property, or planning for retirement, we create spaces that support each stage of your life.

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Our Approach

We typically work on high-value homes across West Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and beyond, with construction values ranging from £500,000 to over £2 million.

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Costs

One of the most common questions at the start of a project is also one of the hardest to answer: how much will it cost? The truth is, the answer is rarely straightforward.

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