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South Downs Architects

We are award winning, contemporary architects based in the heart of the South Downs National Park. Our studio is within a fabulously refurbished old dairy barn – this location, when paired with plenty of fresh air, really inspires our creative minds.

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South Downs Award Winning Architects

We believe that every building design should make you feel good – whether it’s your home, your workplace, or perhaps a farm shop, cafe or yoga studio, the design should be thoughtful, joyful and timeless (much like us!).

Architecture should be simple, sustainable and functional, beautiful yet understated. This is a belief that runs through our work, through our conversations, and through the life of our studio. Last year we were delighted to be recognised at the prestigious Sussex Heritage Trust Award for our local Farmhouse project, the contemporary interpretation of a country house is testament to our design ethos.

If you’re excited about what a good building could do for you, 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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Our design experience.

We all bring different perspectives to the table, each member of the George & James team has rich design experience, between us we have worked on everything, from one-off bespoke houses, to cafes, workspaces and even yoga studios. We love bouncing ideas off each other and putting our heads together when a problem seems particularly knotty. Those are some of the very best things about being the resourceful, close-knit team we are.

Although we enjoy working locally on projects in The South Downs, we do work on many projects in areas of London and the South East. In fact, if it’s the right project and the right client, we’ll work almost anywhere.

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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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