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Innovative,
Honest, Award-Winning Design.

RESIDENTIAL

ARCHITECTURE

Our residential architecture projects range from single-family dwellings to apartment blocks and residential estates. We acknowledge the individuality of each project, and through our client-centric approach, we blend our knowledge with your vision to create spaces that prioritise comfort, style, and functionality.

Influenced by a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, we champion green design principles. Our use of energy-efficient systems and eco-friendly materials contributes to the creation of homes that have sustainability considered wherever practically possible.

fairy glen house garden

COMMERCIAL

ARCHITECTURE

Commercial structures should speak volumes. They reflect a company’s identity, ethos, and spirit. At Base, we comprehend the profound impact architecture can have on businesses, customers, and the community at large.

Over the past two decades, we have carved out a niche in the field of commercial architecture. We have designed various structures, ranging from small and medium enterprises to large-scale office buildings, retail outlets, restaurants, and hospitality spaces.

Our understanding of the built business environment is comprehensive: we understand how to blend aesthetics and functionality to create spaces that foster productivity, commerce, brand identity, and customer satisfaction.

Sectors we work in

modern office space

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Planning

CONSULTANCY

Our planning consultancy service is a combination of extensive hands-on experience, regulatory understanding, and creative excellence, refined across projects that span virtually all residential and commercial applications.

Our method involves crafting specific, robust strategies that consider the unique physical characteristics of the site or building, and ever-evolving planning regulations, whilst keeping your vision front and centre.

With our step-by-step process and expert guidance, we give your project the best possible chance to move from ideation to approval stage smoothly. Choose Base- your route to fuss-free architectural planning.

WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON HONEST ARCHITECTURE, PROJECT DELIVERY AND CONSISTENT CLIENT COMMUNICATION. WITH AN ENTHUSIASTIC AND DYNAMIC TEAM WE ENSURE THE DELIVERY OF CREATIVE AND BESPOKE DESIGN SOLUTIONS FOR TODAY AND THE FUTURE.

Multi-award winning architectural practice established in 2003 with locations in Shrewsbury, Chester & Conwy. We offer creative and innovative design solutions to our private and commercial clients whilst delivering a first class service.

Let’s create
something Amazing

We believe that architecture is not just about buildings, it’s about building relationships grounded in trust, transparency, and shared vision.

With over two decades of comprehensive experience in the architecture sector, our service offering is broad, meticulous, and finely tuned.

Our services

Master Planning

Looking at the larger environmental and community context, our master planning service foresees the opportunities, risk and potential of a site. Our expert team strategises the use of a land parcel, the required infrastructure, public spaces, and amenities to build a connected, sustainable development.

Contract Administration Services

With a proactive, problem solving approach, Base can ensure that your design is delivered on site with efficiency and accuracy. Our team ensure that your project and financial circumstances are treated as upmost priorities throughout the process.

Feasibility Studies

Our Feasibility studies review not only a projects opportunity, but also its viability. We evaluate matters such as key constraints, density, regulatory limitation as well as estimated construction costs and end value where required or appropriate.

Planning & Applications

Our inhouse planning team can coordinate and manage a unique and bespoke strategy appropriate for your project. Through experience and risk management we can independently increase your chances of a successful planning determination.

Architectural Design

High end, innovative Architecture is at the very core of our practice. With a highly skilled team we design highly desirable and deliverable solutions. We push the boundaries of design whilst fully understanding a clients brief and budget.

Planning Appeals

We enjoy turning complexities into opportunities, and ensuring that planning refusals are not the end of the road for your planning application.

The Manor, Ellesmere

Shropshire

The Manor

Chester

Wood House

above the old hay barn

Shrewsbury

The Old Hay Barn

Double exterior commercial architecture

Bishops Castle

Bishops Castle Business Park

The glass house rear aerial view

Shrewsbury

The Glass House

front view fairy glen house

Malpas

Fairy Glen

hillside house distant aerial view

North Wales

Hillside

keystone manor

North Shropshire

Kenstone Manor

the school house pond

East Shropshire

School House

sunset reflected in glazed gables

Whitchurch

Thornfield

resi extension listed building

Shrewsbury

Caradoc House

tan house extension

Shropshire

Tan House

The BASE Guide To Dutch Barn Conversions

08/05/2025

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The BASE Guide To Dutch Barn Conversions

With an industrial design that celebrates form and function, dutch barns offer a unique alternative to a traditional barn conversion. In this guide, BASE Architecture shares insight and expertise into this unique barn to get you inspired for your next conversion project. Explore our architectural services Distinctive in Their Design With a distinctive curved gableContinue reading “Home”

06/05/2025

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Barn conversion interiors: Advice and inspiration

From structural design elements to incorporating contemporary features for modern living, designing the interior of a barn conversion requires careful thought and consideration. In this guide, our expert barn conversion architects share advice on designing an interior that is as practical and functional as it is impactful and unique. Explore our residential architectural services BarnContinue reading “Home”

02/05/2025

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House Extensions

Barn conversion ideas and inspiration

Known for their distinct architectural style and historic charm, barn conversions offer homeowners the opportunity to create a truly unique space. A bespoke design strategy can help ensure your barn conversion design remains sympathetic to the original layout, while ensuring the space is suited to modern living. BASE Architecture explores architectural ideas and inspiration forContinue reading “Home”

06/03/2025

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Class Q barn conversion rules: Everything you need to know

Following updates to permitted development rights under Class Q, there have been some significant changes that specifically relate to converting agricultural buildings for residential use. In this guide, we share key insights into the latest updates, and what it means for your project. Get in touch with our team What is Class Q permitted development?Continue reading “Home”

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   Chris Jeavons 
 8. June, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  It was a pleasure working with the company. They really took the time to understand mine and my wife’s needs and the result was fantastic. Thankyou again.
  
 
 
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   Darcy Burgoyne 
 8. June, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  We worked very closely with Ben throughout our home renovation and he was so brilliant the whole journey. The company had great communication from the start to finish and would definitely recommend to anyone!
  
 
 
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   Edward Evans 
 8. June, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Base has been incredible; from my initial consult, with Ben, all the way through to our project's completion. Their communication and organisation were second to none and I could not recommend them more highly.
  
 
 
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   Becki Dey 
 8. June, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Excellent service - great communication throughout our project, took the time to understand our requirements and needs, and provided a great design. Highly recommend.
  
 
 
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   Zara Wallace-Tarry 
 7. June, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  We appointed Base to provide advice and plans for extending and updating our home. Their experience and knowledge of working with historic and listed buildings was brilliant, we've since used them again and highly recommended them to others.
  
 
 
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   Matt Sandford 
 6. June, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  In this day and age, it's hard to write a review that is gushing with praise, but this one needs to do just that! It has to be said, the team at Base have delivered in all areas for us as both domestic and business clients. It's rare to find any business that communicates at every stage of the process as well as base do. They understand our needs and what is also extremely refreshing is that they challenge our own ideas and enhance them. Outstanding work and thank you Team Base!! Matt & Maria Sandford - 4M Properties Ltd.
  
 
 
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   Sophie Hughes 
 2. June, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Highly recommend Base Architects. The team are extremely knowledgeable. A very professional and friendly service, who were able to support us on fulfilling our dream house extension.
  
 
 
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   Stag Construction & Renovation 
 2. June, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Working alongside Base on several of their projects we find that they are a highly professional company which go the extra mile with their design knowledge providing the most in depth drawing for us as a construction company to work from. From concept to completion we find that there is support, if needed at any stage of the project.