Devlin Architects is a distinguished architectural practice, holders of a prestigious RIBA Regional award. With a wealth of experience and knowledge in the industry, we have partnered with clients and projects all across the UK. Our unwavering passion for design and architecture is reflected in our mission to create spaces that are not just functional, but also enjoyable for people to inhabit. At Devlin Architects, we prioritise your needs, ensuring that every aspect of the design aligns with your vision. We place great importance on understanding your requirements, which enables us to generate designs that are tailor-made for you and your space, by taking into account the unique characteristics of your site, its surrounding environment, and your budget.

Our Approach: Envision, Design, Create

Our approach begins with an analysis of the site's character, composition, and history, allowing us to create a new narrative for the project. This process takes into account the site's aspect, orientation, surrounding views, and the movement of people in relation to the geography, forming layers of influence that guide our design concepts. Your input is vital for understanding your expectations and the internal spatial arrangements that work best for you, enabling us to add a personal and distinct flavour to the concept designs and the final construction. This results in a unique project identity that perfectly suits its setting, purpose, and inhabitants.

Meet Our Team

*Simon Devlin, Director - RIBA Chartered Architect*

Simon Devlin co-founded the practice in 2015 and has since produced an impressive portfolio of unique and architecturally challenging schemes. In recognition of his work on the Eaton Socon Pre-school Building, Simon was awarded RIBA East Project Architect of the Year 2019, as well as a RIBA East Regional Award.

*Gemma McKenzie, Director - Non-Architectural*

With a background in law, Gemma McKenzie contributes a different perspective to the designs produced by the practice. She oversees the editorial elements of the projects, while her legal expertise aids in formulating challenges to local planning departments. She is currently pursuing a PhD at King's College London, focusing on topics such as public health and pregnancy rights.

*Darren Silk, Architectural Assistant*

Darren Silk recently joined the practice and is currently working on various residential projects while completing his Part 2 level studies at the University of Lincoln School of Architecture. He brings substantial experience and knowledge to the practice, having worked on a range of projects from bespoke houses to restaurants, basement extensions and swimming pools.

The Devlin Architects Experience

We pride ourselves on guiding our clients through the process of designing and building a project. We strive to simplify the experience and make it an enjoyable and satisfying journey from start to finish. Our work has primarily been within the St Neots and Cambridgeshire area, but we are open to travelling for projects, and will be transparent about the feasibility of undertaking projects with significant distances.

Our extensive experience covers an array of projects, from small house extensions to new education facilities, and includes synagogues, church extensions, residential developments, bespoke houses, and restaurants. We provide a plethora of services, ranging from feasibility studies to construction.

*Feasibility studies*