Thinking Buildings

At Thinking Buildings, we are a creative, design-led architecture practice that delivers high-quality projects throughout the UK from our studios in Oxfordshire and Derbyshire. Our talented team of designers combines beauty and functionality to create buildings that our clients love. We offer a range of services, including architecture, master-planning, interior design, and project management.

Our Approach

Our key skills are listening, thinking, designing, problem-solving, and converting our clients' visions into beautifully designed realities. We have a strong reputation for delivering excellent architecture and client-focused approach, as recognized through repeat commissions, client recommendations, and testimonials.

Our Services

Our portfolio of work covers all types of residential projects, including high-end houses for private individuals. We are experienced at delivering new build, renovation, conversion, and extension projects. Our work includes projects for country houses and farm estates, small to medium-sized residential developers, and projects often involving historic environments and listed buildings.

We excel at securing ambitious planning consents often in sensitive locations. We work closely with planners to achieve the best possible planning outcomes for our clients. Our designers are professional problem-solvers, providing imaginative design solutions and adding value to the process through clear thinking.

Our Expertise

We have a proven track record of delivering successful projects, and our practice operates independently accredited ISO 9001 Quality Management and ISO 14001 Environmental Management systems. We develop all our projects in highly sophisticated 3D BIM software, providing our clients with realistic images, visualizations, and interactive 3D models to clearly communicate the design throughout the process.

Our Team

At Thinking Buildings, we believe that it is the quality of thinking that is the truly fundamental ingredient to delivering a successful project. Meet our team of experienced architects, including directors Darren Aspinall and James Hutton, and associate architects Bethan Axford, Gareth Williams, and Rachel Aspinall. We work with a wide range of clients, from private individuals to small to medium-sized developers, and deliver projects that meet our clients' quality, time, and cost requirements.

Our Philosophy

Our philosophy is that each design should be appropriate and specific to the physical context and the client's aspirations and requirements. We aim to avoid adopting or repeating any one particular architectural style, aesthetic, or default building solution.

Getting in Touch

We would love to discuss your project and how we can help bring your vision to life.