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Designing homes in and around Haslemere

George & James are architects designing thoughtful homes and buildings in Haslemere and the surrounding area.

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Design-led architects for Haslemere

At George & James, we design homes and buildings that improve how people live.

Our work is grounded in the belief that good architecture should feel calm, clear and effortless to use in everyday life. Whether it’s a new home, an extension or the transformation of an existing building, we approach each project with care and a focus on what matters most to you.

From our studio in West Sussex, we work across Haslemere, the Surrey Hills and the wider South East.

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

Architecture in Haslemere

Haslemere sits on the edge of the Surrey Hills, surrounded by woodland, rolling landscape and protected countryside. The town has a strong architectural character, with a mix of period homes, Arts and Crafts influences and more contemporary additions woven into the landscape.

Many projects in and around Haslemere involve sensitive planning contexts, including conservation areas, the Surrey Hills National Landscape and sites where the relationship between building and landscape is particularly important.

We enjoy working in these conditions, creating contemporary architecture that responds carefully to its setting while supporting modern ways of living.

 

How this shapes your home

Good architecture is about how a space works as much as how it looks. For many of our clients in Haslemere, that might mean improving natural light, creating a clearer flow between spaces, or strengthening the connection between home and landscape. It might also mean resolving awkward layouts, unlocking the potential of an existing building, or making a home feel easier and more intuitive to live in day to day. Our role is to translate ideas into well-considered design decisions that improve how a home feels and functions over time.

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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Why George & James

We are a small, experienced team with a shared belief that good design can improve everyday life. Our work is contemporary but considered, ambitious but grounded, and focused on how spaces feel to live in and use over time.

Working across Haslemere and the Surrey Hills has given us experience with sensitive landscapes, planning constraints and the careful balance required between design ambition and context.

We specialise in high-quality residential projects, from substantial refurbishments and extensions to replacement dwellings and new homes. Our clients are typically undertaking significant investments in their homes and are looking for a team that can provide architectural design, interior design and project leadership throughout the journey. Clients value our ability to balance creative thinking with practical decision-making, particularly on projects involving planning constraints or more complex sites.

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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The Farmhouse SDNP George and James Architects

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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