tbcooney

Stephen was fantastic to work with and helped us fully renovate our Lordship Lane house. The property had hardly been adjusted since 1930, and we completed a full renovation with a rear extension and loft conversion. We interviewed quite a few architects in the early stages, and Stephen was by far the easiest to meet. I remember him carefully considering the original details of the property and then offering a future vision – all in our early interactions. His quiet confidence made it very easy to engage him, and I would recommend any project at least meet him as the initial contact was worthwhile. My wife and I were quite naïve about home building at the time. Stephen was able to guide us through the process, first through the design phase and then planning, tendering, and adjusting the design to meet budget requirements. Stephen has a gentle coaching manner that worked well for us as clients. I also witnessed it being a very effective communication method for the many other professionals involved throughout the build. We maintained our contact with him throughout the build, which was a good decision. His methodical process protected us from time and budget overruns. It was reassuring as clients to watch the oversight Stephen provided with contractors. Stephen had an ability to understand our points of anxiousness as clients. He would pre-empt scenarios by explaining what to expect and putting plans in place before problems arose – quite a skill! Our home is more than we could have hoped for. It is a very practical space, with family life emphasised by the design. Along with the practicality, we also enjoy the subtle beauty in the features Stephen envisioned that we could not have planned ourselves. Design choices he advocated for, which I did not appreciate in the early stages, certainly shine through now that we live in the space. Subtle details such as the positioning of light, the lines of sight, and even the cladding lining up perfectly are things I now enjoy living in the property. I can look at them with a sense of contentment, knowing we have given the property another life. We enthusiastically recommend Stephen for any building work and suggest any project around the Dulwich area would benefit from at least an initial contact with him.