Design-led architects working across Sussex

George & James Architects design thoughtful homes across Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire.

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Design-led architects

At George & James, we believe architecture should make you feel good. The spaces we live and work in shape our daily life, influencing how we spend time together, how we focus, how we relax and how we connect with the world around us. Good architecture isn’t just about buildings, it’s about creating places that genuinely improve the way life feels.

Our studio sits within a beautifully restored dairy farm in the Sussex countryside. We’re ideally placed to work with homeowners across all of Sussex and beyond designing thoughtful buildings that are practical, calm and built to last. Whether you’re planning a contemporary extension, a new home, the renovation of a period property or the transformation of an existing building, we approach every project with curiosity, care and a focus on what matters most to you.

Every successful project begins with a conversation. If you’re considering a project, we’d love to hear your ideas. Start a conversation.

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Architecture in East Sussex

East Sussex is known for its historic towns, varied landscapes and beautiful countryside. We enjoy designing homes that respect their setting while bringing clarity, light and contemporary living to both new and existing buildings.

Every successful project begins with a conversation. If you’re considering a project, we’d love to hear your ideas. Start a conversation.

How this shapes your home

Working across both East and West Sussex has shaped how we approach every aspect of design — from early concept through to detailed resolution.

It often leads to homes that are more closely connected to their landscape, with better orientation, stronger relationships to views, and a more thoughtful use of natural light.

It also encourages a more refined approach to planning and form — creating buildings that sit comfortably within their setting while still feeling contemporary, functional and tailored to modern life.

For our clients, this typically results in homes that feel calm, well-resolved and deeply connected to place.

If you’re considering a project in East Sussex, we’d love to hear what you’re planning. Start a conversation.

What we do

We design and deliver high-value residential projects in the sensitive landscape of Sussex and the South Downs. Most of our work involves the transformation of existing homes, substantial refurbishments and replacement dwellings in sensitive rural settings.

Combining architecture, interior design and project management, we guide projects from the first conversation through planning, technical design and construction to final completion.

We typically work on high-quality residential projects where detail, design quality and long-term value are central to the brief.

If you’re considering a project in East Sussex, we’d love to hear what you’re planning. Start a conversation.

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Why George & James

We believe good architecture should make everyday life better. That belief runs through everything we do — from early conversations and concept design through to planning, technical delivery and construction.

Working across East Sussex has given us extensive experience navigating sensitive landscapes, complex planning contexts and sites where design quality must be carefully balanced with environmental and regulatory considerations.

Clients often choose us because they want a calm, collaborative process led by a small, experienced team who can guide decisions clearly and confidently from start to finish.

Above all, we focus on creating homes that feel thoughtful, well-resolved and genuinely enjoyable to live in.

If you’re considering a project in East Sussex, we’d love to hear what you’re planning. Start a conversation.

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.”

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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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Design-led architects working across Sussex