Designing a sustainable future, one building at a time.
At Carve Architecture, we pride ourselves on being an RIBA Chartered Architects practice, based in York and Newcastle, with a passion for creating enjoyable, thoughtful, and sustainable design solutions. With a core discipline rooted in architecture, our team aims to deliver high-quality client service, technical expertise, and professional ability. Our diverse skills ensure we can tackle a wide range of projects, from residential developments to masterplanning and commercial projects.
Work with Homeowners
One of our greatest joys is working closely with homeowners to transform their existing homes and create new spaces that meet their individual needs. This often involves working with existing buildings, taking into account their unique character and intricacies. Our approach is to listen carefully to our clients, understand their aspirations, and translate these into creative yet practical solutions that enhance the homeowner's quality of life.
Commercial and Development Projects
We also work on a wide range of commercial projects, including office buildings, residential developments, and masterplanning. Our extensive collective experience enables us to deliver successful architecture for various client groups, leveraging our expertise in technical and professional abilities to meet our clients' needs.
Our Team
Led by experienced partners Tim Hatton, James Peat, and David Morland, our team brings together a diverse range of skills and specializations, encompassing residential, commercial, retail, civic, and masterplanning projects. Tim has a strong understanding of the planning system and a keen interest in meeting clients' individual needs. James has a wealth of experience working across various sectors, particularly in the residential and care sectors. David's passion lies in low-energy and sustainable design, while Kate Morland focuses on evaluating building performance and assessing design aspirations against reality.
Our Approach
At Carve Architecture, we believe in creating buildings that are enjoyable, low-energy, and specific to the client's needs and building context. We focus on sustainability, drawing on our expertise in this area to inform our design work. Our approach is centered around delivering successful architecture that responds to the client's individual needs, taking into account the building's context, history, and heritage.
Achievements
We are proud to have received numerous awards and accolades, including winning the 2014 and 2017 York Design Awards and the Regional Winner in the LABC Building Excellence Awards 2021 for Best Residential Extension. Our projects have also been featured in various publications and featured in local and national newspapers.
Resources
We believe in sharing our knowledge and expertise with others, making available resources such as guides on green roofs, building guides, and listed building considerations. We hope you find these resources helpful and invite you to explore our website for more information on our services and projects.
Overall Impression
The reviews provided are overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the exceptional service and expertise of Carve Architecture. The design and management of house extensions, as well as the way they worked with builders to resolve any issues, have been praised for being problem-free, timely, and resulting in a delightful living space.
Client Satisfaction
The first reviewer, Erica Town, gives Carve Architecture a perfect 5-star rating. She expresses her gratitude for their assistance in designing and managing her house extension, which was completed without any issues and is now a pleasure to live in. Her endorsement is unconditional, stating that she would not hesitate to recommend them to others.
Expertise and Approachability
The second reviewer, Robert Vint, also gives Carve Architecture a 5-star rating. He highlights the firm's expertise, describing the team as highly skilled, knowledgeable, and approachable. Robert commends Carve for their attention to client needs, developing exciting and practical design solutions that meet their clients' expectations.
