HAS Studio

In 2023 we completed a single storey kitchen extension and renovation of the ground floor, also reconfiguring an existing space into a hallway, cloakroom and utility room as well as preparation for a future loft extension. We worked with the HAS team throughout, their role included helping us pull together plans / drawings, submitting planning permission applications, creating tender packs for potential builders and guiding us through the build itself. This was our first project so it was important that we worked with architects that were able to bring significant knowledge and experience to the project but also be able to help us understand the process and have patience in answering our questions, help guide us on areas that were more important than others and to help translate conversations with builders into layman’s terms. The HAS team delivered for us in every aspect. We very much enjoyed working with Hannah and Simon, they were easy to work with, knowledgeable, passionate about our project and always available to discuss issues (even on holiday). We are incredibly happy with the finished product and the HAS team played a very important role in delivering that outcome. We would have no hesitation in working with them again and would happily recommend their services.

We appointed HAS Studio to help design our full house remodel + rear extension + porch extension and out-building works. At the initial design workshop Hannah & Simon sat down and brainstormed hard with us about all the things that were important to us for the design and explored how we could achieve them. It was a fun exercise of exploring different options and unlocking the potential for our home. We loved their bold and creative ideas, but what we appreciated the most was their attitude to keeping these ideas practical and within budget. Once planning had been submitted they kept us up to date with the progress of the application, and we were delighted to hear back that we had received planning approval for all extensions proposed (and first time round too!). As we moved into the detail design stage, Hannah & Simon prepared various options with clear drawings and visuals to help us understand the proposals better. We felt they really interrogated the various layouts that were conceived from this process, and ensured we were getting the best use of the different spaces that were being created as a result of the extensions. Hannah & Simon were also able to equip us with knowledge and preparation beyond the design stage, as they were able to steer us on early contractor engagement to obtain preliminary pricing to inform our budget. They also maintain great working relationships with various suppliers in the trade, which was particularly helpful for us when ordering big things like our kitchen, but also on all the small things too such as; flooring, doors, handles, etc. We are very pleased and fortunate to have worked with Hannah & Simon, and are immensely thankful for all of their help on our renovation journey.

We appointed HAS Studio to design an ambitious two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and a complete interior remodel of our house. From the initial design through to project management and delivery Hannah and Simon were professional, friendly and incredibly knowledgeable and motivated to deliver our brief. From the initial design concepts onwards we developed a real partnership where we could trust HAS to listen and support us as well as guiding our decisions especially regarding budget meaning we could leave HAS to manage the build with total confidence. Their eye for design, attention to detail, industry knowledge, excellent project management skills and friendly approach delivered us a house we could only have dreamed of. We could not recommend HAS Studio highly enough and will use them for future projects.

We appointed HAS studio to design a complete re-model of the rear of our house. The scheme involved removing and replacing an out of date and badly laid out existing kitchen extension and conservatory as well opening up the whole of the rear of the house by removing a central supporting wall. We instructed HAAS studio through all RIBA stages from 0 to 5, including submission of planing, fully supporting the tender process assisting in selecting a suitable contractor and closing monitoring the build process. As such they supported us right through the process from developing a range of potential concept options at the outset, right through to providing close support to us in managing the build process and ensuring that the contractors followed the plans to the letter. The support of HAS studio during the construction process was invaluable and meant that every unexpected issue was dealt with swiftly and ensured the original vision was faithfully constructed without deviation. We certainly wouldn’t have got the incredible finish on our build without their dedicated assistance during this period. HAS studio are extremely talented architects with brilliant design ideas, but what really sets them apart from other firms is their extensive real world knowledge of the the build process. This meant that the translation from original design to the final built project was seamless. We could not recommend them highly enough.