Testimonials
Past projects have ranged from small home extensions and remodelling designs to property conversions, major renovations and the restoration of listed period houses.
This is some of the feedback Alastair has received from his clients:
We used Howie Architects to design an extension and remodelling for a house in NR2 we bought at auction. Alastair was very responsive throughout the design process and particularly when dealing with issues raised by the planners. He was also very clear on the fees that would be payable for each stage.
Karen was also very helpful with arranging meetings and helping us obtain an Arboreal Report at short notice over the Christmas / New Year period.
We would have no hesitation in recommending Howie Architects to assist you with your house project.
Alastair and team are working with us to design an annexe for our disabled son. The process has been challenging as our house is listed and there were planning complications. In consequence Alastair has twice had to come up with excellent creative solutions with a very limited ground footprint. Throughout the process he and the team have been very patient and supportive. Planning approval has now been granted and we look forward to his support as we progress from plans to reality.
Extremely pleased with the work that Alastair and team did for us . We had a large two story extension and complete renovation of an Edwardian house in Norwich . He and his team worked well with the planners to ensure permission was granted . It was despite objection from a neighbour so take that is his design worked for the planners . He worked well with the building contractor when required . The project is now complete and we are delighted
Thank you Alastair and team
Alistair thoroughly supported us through the design process and was so helpful in the remodel of our 1920s home in Norwich. He came up with super designs which we were really pleased with , using render and cedar as briefed to do so. People often stop and ask who did the deign and tell us it has the ‘wow’ factor! Thanks Alistair and team - you were amazing & we are thrilled!
Alastair was a real pleasure to work with on our major renovation and extension project. He listened closely to our brief, explored some really exciting ideas and most importantly worked in partnership with us to develop an innovative and beautiful design. We felt a full part of the design process and Alastair worked quickly and efficiently to develop our plans, get through planning in a conservation area smoothly and coordinate with our builders. I would thoroughly recommend working with Alastair on any similar project.
It was great to work with Alastair on our project in Norfolk. We had quite a lot of ideas! Alastair listened to everything and translated them into a design that ticked all our boxes. He held our hands through the design process and really offered fantastic advice and ideas throughout the project.
We met and spoke to a few architects but couldn’t find one we were comfortable with. Alastair however has been brilliant. Firstly he took our vision for what we wanted and came up with brilliant plans which we have now agreed, and secondly we went away for a couple of weeks and he promised he would send everything in for planning. We didn’t need to chase but received an email while away to say he had done it. His care to his clients is second to none.
I am very happy to recommend Alastair. He helped design our extension and move our thinking forwards. He listened to what we wanted to achieve and interpreted this really well. Planning was achieved with no complications despite being in a conservation area.
Alastair brought an inspirational element of ‘boundary pushing’ design to our extension and remodelling project – thanks Alastair, we are looking forward to continuing the process of development together.
Alastair is great to work with, bringing lots of creativity and ideas to the project to ensure our loft conversion is an amazing space to be in, as well as working on a practical level. I’d very much recommend him.