About FRESH Architects

FRESH Architects Ltd. is a design-led Architecture practice based in Worthing, Sussex. Offering a full range of architectural services, including extensions, new builds and renovations for both residential and commercial properties. The practice was founded in 2020 and is jointly owned by George and Maria, both fully qualified Architects, registered with the ARB (Architects Registration Board).

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“We believe in the value of great designs and the impact that it has in our lives. Our aim is to make our client’s dream reality, making sure that they enjoy the designing process and encouraging them to consider sustainability as part of their project.”
— Owners, George and Maria

Meet Our Team

FRESH Architects is jointly owned by George and Maria, both fully qualified, ARB registered Architects based in Worthing, West Sussex.

George has been working in the industry since 2014 and qualified after getting his Bachelors degree from Oxford Brookes followed by his Masters degree from Portsmouth University. George won the Gavin Gray award for collaboration in his Masters and was nominated for the RIBA Presidents Medal for his design. He has experience delivering a wide range of projects and enjoys working closely with clients to make their dreams become a reality.

Maria qualified as an Architect in Madrid in 2014. Before leaving Spain she published a book investigating the qualities of good design and has since worked for several large UK practices. During her career she has developed a broad range of experience in the residential sector, where she has also gained heritage experience and worked with listed buildings. She enjoys working closely with clients, builders and contractors.

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  • "George and Maria created our perfect living space. From the initial visit to the completed design and planning approval it was great. They made a stressful process a delightful. Highly recommended Fresh Architect’s."

    Darren Bennett - Google Review

  • "We are incredibly pleased with the work that Fresh Architects did on our whole house renovation. The design is incredible and works so well, we love every element. They have great attention to detail and a very thoughtful approach, we highly recommend them to anyone."

    Davies - Google Review

  • "FRESH were brilliant from start to finish. Listened to exactly everything we wanted and had some great ideas that we hadn’t even considered. They were great at communicating the whole way through and we are so pleased with the final design. The CGI images were a great addition to really help us visualise the end result. Wouldn’t hesitate to use them again and would definitely recommend. 10/10 thank you."

    Nicole Meed - Google Review

  • "George and Maria at Fresh Architects have been really helpful in guiding us through the options for our home extension. We would have no hesitation in using them again or recommending them to others."

    Richard Hathaway - Google Review

How We Work

Our delivery of services are generally based on the RIBA Plan of Work. The first step for us is to understand the extent of your requirements, based on these requirements we may do some or all of the following:

Stages 0-2

  • Understand your budget and desired programme and assess if a planning application is required.

  • Visit the location of your project, take photos and key measurements.

  • Establish key site constraints which may need to be considered in the proposed design or as part of the planning process.

  • Develop a first design draft, draw an initial layout, and email over to you for review and discussion.

  • Develop an updated design based on your feedback from our discussions.

  • Liaise with the local authority on your behalf and submit a pre-application - this enables the local authority to advise whether the full application is likely to be accepted and helps to identify any elements of the design which may benefit from being amended for planning purposes.

Stage 3

  • Prepare all drawings and necessary architectural documentation required by your local authority for planning submission.

  • Submit the planning application to the local authority on your behalf.

Stages 4-5

  • Discharge planning conditions.

  • Develop technical architectural design.

  • Prepare an outline specification.

  • Email you with the developed drawings and outline specification which can be used for estimation purposes by builders and contractors.

  • Engage with Structural Engineer, who will need to be separately appointed by you or your project manager directly. Fully co-ordinate the design with the site engineer.

  • Liaise with Building Control and prepare an application for Building Regulations.

  • Integrate specialist subcontractor information and details.

  • Liaise with contractor and builder to resolve site queries as required.

Our Aim

Our aim is to make sure that we deliver a truly bespoke project for you, a unique home that is tailored to you and meets all your requirements while providing you with the best possible architecture, design and interior that fits your way of living.

We are very passionate about what we do, we offer a personal service to our clients and create lasting relationships.

We strive to achieve efficiency and have a rigorous system for the delivery of projects.

Our Fees

Our fees are dependent on the type, scale and requirement of each specific project but will always be worked out as a fixed lump sum.

Whether you are planning a new development or transforming an existing space, we are here to help. We will work closely with you to design a space that is functional, future-proof, and unmistakably yours.

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