Andrew Shiels

Architectural Design

About

I design residential, workspace and commercial projects based in East Anglia, UK. I focus on planning, retrofits and new builds with an emphasis on sustainable residential comfort and peaceful workspaces. I offer valuable services to create functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces. They can range from simple extensions/alterations to more complex developments.

APPROACH
PARTNERSHIP

Re-modelling your living or work space involves a partnership linking designer to client and client to designer in a continuous circle. I listen to my clients throughout the whole project. This is particularly important when and if compromises are needed.

COMMUNICATION

A successful project starts with an in-depth consultation to completely understand your needs and expectations. This should be held at the site of the proposed work. A meeting such as this will give both parties an opportunity to build a rapport, making a solid foundation to last throughout the project ahead.

BACKGROUND

Architecture is my second career, starting around 20 years ago when I opened a small studio working in residential, workspace and commercial environments. New work has mostly been recommendation.

DEGREES / QUALIFICATIONS

BA Arch, Diploma Arch leading to RIBA part 1 and RIBA part 2

INTERESTS

Passivhaus energy efficient buildings. Sustainable materials and spatial planning. I am often excited at the prospect of new and old materials working together to form an interesting juxtaposition of form and proportion