Hubbard Architecture Ltd

We turned to Phil a few years ago to help us maximise ground floor family living space in our existing three bed semi-detached as cost effectively (yet stylishly) as possible. The result was a beautiful larch-clad living room with sliding ("better than bi-fold for withstanding Cumbrian weather" advised Phil) doors and views across to the neighbouring fells. This extension allowed us to remodel the existing ground floor providing a new, larger kitchen as well as ground floor bedroom with ensuite - essential as I have a muscle-wasting disorder. Phil was brilliant to work with. He listened to us and created something that answered our initial brief but was always very good at pushing back when something could be better - particularly around access / tips and tricks for making the space as disabled-friendly as possible without compromising aesthetic. He was always at the end of the phone for queries and he made the process of acquiring planning permission as painless as possible as he has excellent relations with all the key stakeholders. I would not hesitate to recommend Phil - he has given us 7 extra years in our current house, and we're now delighted to be working with him on another, larger and more complex project - but more on that in a future review! Thank you Phil.

This was a large extension to a 1930's house built in the Arts & Crafts style. The brief was to maximise the potential of the site and location whilst complementing the character of the existing building. The outcome was very successful with Phil contributing key ideas for the design beyond the client's initial thoughts. He was also effective in working with our local contractor, being both sympathetic to their way of working whilst being very clear about what was required. He was very constructive during the build as either issues needed to be overcome or new opportunities presented themselves, suggesting options and providing opinions. Good to work with.