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Homes and extensions
Design-led support for improving an existing home or creating a new one, from early feasibility through planning.
Residential architecture · planning · technical design
Residential architects creating exceptional homes.
Design, planning and Building Regulations expertise for extensions, loft conversions, new homes, HMOs and residential developments across Birmingham, Solihull and the wider West Midlands.
Residential design with planning strategy built in
ARBRegistered architect
RIBAChartered Practice
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View all projects Architecture shaped around real homes and real lives.
Featured case study
Rear House Extension Yorkshire
A sensitive transformation of a traditional stone home, introducing a sleek contemporary rear extension with expansive glazing and strong indoor–outdoor connections.
- Location
- North Yorkshire
- Project type
- Residential
Founding DirectorDavid HepburnARB · RIBA
Why Hepburn Architects
Clear, personal guidance from first appraisal to technical design.
Work directly with David throughout the design, planning and Building Regulations stages of your residential project.
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Director-led throughout
No handover to a junior team after the first meeting.
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Planning-aware design
Architecture and approval strategy developed together.
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Design and technical continuity
The concept is carried through into coordinated technical information.
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Advice proportionate to the project
Clear stages and outputs without unnecessary complexity.
How we can help
Three clear routes through a residential project.
Appoint Hepburn Architects for planning, technical design, or a coordinated route through both stages.
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Planning and development
Clear planning strategy for residential proposals, HMOs, changes of use and development opportunities.
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Technical design
Coordinated information for Building Regulations, consultant input and a more buildable route forward.
Start with clearer costs
Use the fee calculator Get an early indication of likely architectural fees.
Choose the project type, approximate size and services required to see an indicative appointment before arranging a consultation.
Advice before you begin
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Property Development
BOPP Discovery Day: Property Networking and Expert Insight in Knowle
We take a closer look at BOPP, a monthly property networking community bringing together investors, business owners and experienced industry professionals, ahead of its Discovery Day in Knowle on 5 August.
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Building Regulations
Why a Planning Approval Does Not Mean Your Extension Is Ready to Build
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New Homes
Future Homes Standard 2026: A Homeowner’s Guide
Read articleLocal expertiseResidential architects across Birmingham and the West Midlands.
Start with a clear next step
Discuss your residential project directly with David.
Book a consultation, call the studio or use the fee calculator for an early indication of the likely architectural appointment.