From the work they have produced that looks good and building on an established reputation. Finding the right arrangement of the rear spaces makes all the difference to this house in Hove. Detached house, formerly small, dark and old fashioned becomes stylish, modern and comfortable. Transformation of unattractive village property into a characterful modern family home / 2015 Sussex Heritage Trust Award.David Kemp and his talented team have been a pleasure to work with. They worked collaboratively with our builders to ensure that all of our visions and objectives were met.
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The practice was established in 1990 by David Kemp. We are an RIBA Chartered practice set in the middle of Hove near the Rail Station in a converted Wine Merchants premises. Most of our projects are based in Sussex, particularly in Hove and Brighton, but we occasionally take on jobs further afield and are keen to expand and work along the whole South Coast and London on a regular basis.
If you are looking for the right Architectural practice for your project, we believe working with DK. Architects will be a positive experience for you. You will benefit from our combined and extensive experience of many sectors and we are always willing to apply our skills to the right project. Achieving a great result for all our clients, which we hope will include you, is our goal and that means quality, efficiency and affordability.
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Reviews (4)
Arzu Shepherd
Feb 25, 2020
We hired David at DK Architects as he came across as a architect who was willing to fulfil our long and varied brief as far as possible but was not afraid to challenge our thinking when he needed to. We had decided to go from a extensive renovation to a complete knock down and rebuild of our house, and David was not cowed by the challenge; indeed he had previous experience of this in the surrounding region.
This local knowledge was key to us, as it a critical factor in producing something that was acceptable to the local council, neighbours and also to ourselves. David achieved this with the first application and that is a testament to his expertise. David is a decent person and we are happy to have met him and worked with him on such an important life project, our family home. Many thanks to you David.
This local knowledge was key to us, as it a critical factor in producing something that was acceptable to the local council, neighbours and also to ourselves. David achieved this with the first application and that is a testament to his expertise. David is a decent person and we are happy to have met him and worked with him on such an important life project, our family home. Many thanks to you David.
Deborah Lacey
Dec 20, 2019
DK Architects were capable and efficient in making the whole process go smoothly and it was a pleasure to work with them - from wonderful ideas for the design to planning permission and building regulations applications, to recommending builders. We decided on LK Carpentry who did a fantastic job. We originally had a large conservatory that formed part of the kitchen.
It was spacious and bright but as usual with conservatories, it was freezing cold in winter and boiling hot in summer! We now have a single storey extension instead of the conservatory with bifold doors opening on to the garden. We are so pleased with the result as it is beautifully designed, spacious and bright and so great that the heat all around the house is now much more even. Great job! Thanks very much.
It was spacious and bright but as usual with conservatories, it was freezing cold in winter and boiling hot in summer! We now have a single storey extension instead of the conservatory with bifold doors opening on to the garden. We are so pleased with the result as it is beautifully designed, spacious and bright and so great that the heat all around the house is now much more even. Great job! Thanks very much.
Tim Devitt
Apr 29, 2019
Working with DK architects was an excellent experience. David provided measured and insightful advice and came up with a wonderful design for our large bungalow project. David's extensive experience enabled us to start on the design prior to moving in and his in-depth knowledge of the planning process, and likely obstacles, was invaluable in making the right decisions at the design stage which resulted in our planning application being approved at the first attempt.
We are thoroughly delighted with our finished home and would highly recommend DK Architect for their practical design ideas, professional approach and the easy working relationship that they engender.'
We are thoroughly delighted with our finished home and would highly recommend DK Architect for their practical design ideas, professional approach and the easy working relationship that they engender.'
Alan Whitefield
Jan 03, 2019
DK architects are thoroughly professional with wonderful insight and a great talent for design. The advice given by David on how we can improve the original design for our three storey house renovation and extension meant we absolutely maximised the space and light in the house. The final design was perfect for our needs and the extension 'box' at the rear of our house still gets compliments from passers by more than one year after project completion. David provided a great deal of help navigating the planning process and was a huge comfort when the project faced challenges in getting the plans finally approved. We love the look and more importantly the feel of our home. I would happily recommend DK Architects for any renovation or extension project.
