Business Details
50+ Years
experience
RIBA Chartered Architects in Colchester
Hurley Porte & Duell has been delivering architectural excellence since 1945, founded by W.C de la Porte. As a RIBA Chartered practice, we combine decades of experience with technical expertise to tackle projects ranging from small refurbishments to multi-million-pound developments. Our team prioritises local planning knowledge, listed building expertise, and sustainable design solutions tailored to client needs. With a centrally located Colchester office, we offer a personal service supported by advanced CAD and BIM systems. Our approach balances creativity with practicality, ensuring projects meet both functional requirements and aesthetic aspirations.Clients benefit from our deep understanding of regulatory processes, competitive fee structures, and a proven track record of repeat business through referrals. We specialise in residential, commercial, and community sectors, providing end-to-end support from initial consultation to project completion. Our commitment to value engineering ensures cost-effective solutions without compromising quality. Over 71 years, we have built a reputation for transforming visions into reality while maintaining rigorous attention to detail. This enduring legacy of client satisfaction underscores our position as trusted architectural partners.
Services
Residential Architecture
Commercial Architecture
Community Projects
Planning Approvals
Building Regulations
Project Management
Grant Funding Assistance
Sustainable Design
Details
- Year established: 1945
Highlights and features
- We are RIBA Chartered Architects with 71 years of industry experience
- Our team offers specialist knowledge of local planning and listed building regulations
- We provide free initial advice to clarify project requirements
- Our value engineering approach optimises budgets for community projects
- We maintain a 95% client return rate through consistent delivery
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
What people say
Professional service
Creative designs
Excellent communication
Successful approvals
Value for money
Services
Residential Architecture
We provide comprehensive residential architectural services including extensions, conversions, and new builds. Our process begins with free initial consultations and feasibility studies, followed by planning applications and building regulation approvals. We offer project management with vetted contractors to ensure seamless execution from concept to completion.
Commercial Architecture
Our commercial services follow the RIBA Plan of Work, offering flexible procurement options and integrated BIM systems. We act as lead consultants for projects ranging from office fit-outs to large-scale developments, providing technical expertise and coordinated design solutions tailored to business requirements.
Community Projects
We specialise in community facilities including schools, healthcare centres, and village halls. Our approach combines grant funding assistance with value engineering to maximise limited budgets, delivering sustainable solutions that meet both functional needs and long-term operational efficiency.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide residential, commercial, and community architectural services including design, planning applications, building regulations, and project management.
Do you handle listed building projects?
Yes, we have specialist expertise in listed building regulations and heritage conservation projects.
Can you assist with planning applications?
We offer full planning application support, including feasibility studies and negotiations with local authorities.
Do you work outside Colchester?
While based in Colchester, we undertake projects across Essex, Suffolk, London, and other UK locations.
How are your fees structured?
We offer fixed fees per project stage with flexible packaging options to suit different project requirements.
Can you manage building work?
Yes, we can procure and manage construction through our approved network of contractors.
