You crave space. You crave ease. You crave comfort
YOU CRAVE A HOME THAT SUPPORTS YOU IN LIVING A LIFE YOU LOVE
All of the breathing room you and your family need.
A bright and beautiful space that flows from room to room.
A warm, welcoming, and restful place to call home.
An eco-friendly retreat that requires minimal maintenance.
Fun, child friendly design that your family will love for decades to come.
You are ready to make a start on your own grand designs and you need help to design it and make it happen.
Not a cheap chap who will give you a bog standard cut-and-paste design, and who won't listen carefully to what you want and need.
You want a skilled experienced designer who understands you and will put your needs and dreams first.
This is it. You've come to the right place.
All of the breathing room you and your family need.
A bright and beautiful space that flows from room to room.
A warm, welcoming, and restful place to call home.
An eco-friendly retreat that requires minimal maintenance.
Fun, child friendly design that your family will love for decades to come.
You are ready to make a start on your own grand designs and you need help to design it and make it happen.
Not a cheap chap who will give you a bog standard cut-and-paste design, and who won't listen carefully to what you want and need.
You want a skilled experienced designer who understands you and will put your needs and dreams first.
This is it. You've come to the right place.
About Me
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Hi! Thanks for popping by!
I'm Jane and I'm passionate about helping eco-conscious homeowners of period property to create comfortable characterful homes that suit their unique modern lifestyle and protect the planet. I design house extensions, conversions and reconfigurations that turn tired and outdated houses into spacious and beautiful homes, that are easy and enjoyable to live in. I can help you, even if you have no clue, to create a clear vision of what you want and confidently make decisions that will take your ideal home from dreams to reality. By your side guiding you through each step of your project starting with your Home Design Workshop. I will collaboratively design your better home for you, listening carefully to you and keeping you involved in every decision so that the designs truly reflect what you want and need. |
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I've been designing homes for over ten years since I was made redundant and set up this practice at the beginning of 2009. Since then I've helped many homeowners to improve their homes across the UK.
Before setting up my own practice I was a senior architect in the education team of the 4th largest architectural company in the world delivering £28 to £36 million pound projects. I've also designed restaurant and shop fit-outs as well as many private and social housing projects both in the UK, Barcelona and Milan.
I'm a Green Register listed eco-refurbisher and an RIBA conservation register accredited registrant. This means that I know how to make colder older properties more comfortable to live in while being sensitive to their original beauty and character.
How to work with me
If you'd like a chat with me to discuss your project and to find out how I can help you, CLICK HERE.
If you would like to book your Home Design Workshop with me, CLICK HERE.
My Backstory
I grew up in an 8-bed Victorian Villa in a conservation area. While it was huge and beautiful and full of potential, it was also freezing cold in winter. So cold that the condensation on the inside of my bedroom windows would freeze overnight. Although frozen condensation is incredibly beautiful, living in a freezing cold home is extremely uncomfortable.
My experience growing up in our family home has been my inspiration to help other homeowners of period homes to realise their potential and make them both comfortable as well as characterful.
My parents still live in their Victorian Villa and they eventually allowed me to help them with some careful home improvements and refurbishments. By replacing their leaking and uninsulated roof with a new highly insulated slate roof, with reinstated Victorian gothic features, along with some photovoltaics and replacement rooflights, I helped them make their home both dry and warm. The reduction in drafts was tangible and now when I visit I miss the eery beauty of the frozen condensation.
I believe that it is our responsibility to live lightly on the planet and that this can be done without compromising comfort, beauty and the level of joy that our homes can give us.
My experience growing up in our family home has been my inspiration to help other homeowners of period homes to realise their potential and make them both comfortable as well as characterful.
My parents still live in their Victorian Villa and they eventually allowed me to help them with some careful home improvements and refurbishments. By replacing their leaking and uninsulated roof with a new highly insulated slate roof, with reinstated Victorian gothic features, along with some photovoltaics and replacement rooflights, I helped them make their home both dry and warm. The reduction in drafts was tangible and now when I visit I miss the eery beauty of the frozen condensation.
I believe that it is our responsibility to live lightly on the planet and that this can be done without compromising comfort, beauty and the level of joy that our homes can give us.
Fun Facts!
I'm a single mum to a beautiful and precocious pre-schooler.
I dream of one day completing a triathlon, having a solo art exhibition, sailing around the Greek islands, and buying and refurbishing a ruinous mountain village in Spain or Italy. Probably not all in the same year.
I love growing fruit and herbs in the back garden and helping my little boy find wild strawberries.
We love day trips to Formby Beach and National Trust houses.
Dance, yoga and cycling are my preferred ways to keep fit and happy and my favourite film is Amelie.
I dream of one day completing a triathlon, having a solo art exhibition, sailing around the Greek islands, and buying and refurbishing a ruinous mountain village in Spain or Italy. Probably not all in the same year.
I love growing fruit and herbs in the back garden and helping my little boy find wild strawberries.
We love day trips to Formby Beach and National Trust houses.
Dance, yoga and cycling are my preferred ways to keep fit and happy and my favourite film is Amelie.
Awards / Featured
Best of Houzz Service Awards 2020
Best of Houzz Service Awards 2019
EVA Finalist 2018
Build Magazine 2018
Best of Houzz Service Awards 2018
Small Business Sunday Winner
Build Magazine 2017
Best of Houzz Design Awards 2017
Ideal Home, Dream Home Edition August 2016
Best of Houzz Service Awards 2019
EVA Finalist 2018
Build Magazine 2018
Best of Houzz Service Awards 2018
Small Business Sunday Winner
Build Magazine 2017
Best of Houzz Design Awards 2017
Ideal Home, Dream Home Edition August 2016
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Testimonials
"i-architect provided me with a Home Consultation and Feasibility Study. Their service was excellent, and I was particularly impressed with my architect’s professional approach and enthusiasm for the project.’"
Helen Nicolson, Homeowner, South Manchester
“Jane always strives to gain the best design solution and her knowledge helps maintain the delicate balance between good design, buildability and cost. She is personable, hardworking and driven and I would be more than happy to work with Jane in the future.”
Project Manager, Balfour Beatty
“Jane proved to be an exceptionally committed and hardworking member of my team, who always met the tight deadlines set for her. As an Architect, Jane was well organised and thorough and approached every problem with creativity and enthusiasm.”
Gareth Banks, Regional Director Aedas
"Was lovely to meet you last week and you have certainly given us plenty to think about. Thank you for your help, it has been invaluable."
Private Homeowner, Kettleshulme
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Helen Nicolson, Homeowner, South Manchester
“Jane always strives to gain the best design solution and her knowledge helps maintain the delicate balance between good design, buildability and cost. She is personable, hardworking and driven and I would be more than happy to work with Jane in the future.”
Project Manager, Balfour Beatty
“Jane proved to be an exceptionally committed and hardworking member of my team, who always met the tight deadlines set for her. As an Architect, Jane was well organised and thorough and approached every problem with creativity and enthusiasm.”
Gareth Banks, Regional Director Aedas
"Was lovely to meet you last week and you have certainly given us plenty to think about. Thank you for your help, it has been invaluable."
Private Homeowner, Kettleshulme
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