Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Trusted RIBA Chartered Architects in the Cotswolds
Spirit Architecture is a RIBA Chartered Practice established in 2008, dedicated to delivering high-quality architectural solutions rooted in creativity, collaboration, and sustainability. Our expertise spans historic building conservation, restoration, and contemporary design, serving clients across the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and beyond. We prioritise client collaboration, offering tailored services that address budgetary, locational, and heritage constraints while integrating sustainable, low-carbon building practices. Our team, led by award-winning architect Matthew Hollingsworth, combines decades of experience in conservation projects for churches, listed estates, and heritage sites with a commitment to innovative design.We uphold transparency and authenticity in all client interactions, ensuring projects reflect both cultural significance and future-proof functionality. With a focus on personal service, we provide initial free consultations and work closely with construction teams to achieve exceptional outcomes. Our recognition as a RIBA Chartered Practice underscores our adherence to rigorous industry standards, offering clients assurance of excellence in design and service delivery.
Services
Historic Buildings Consultancy
Listed Buildings
Small Renovations
Conservation Architecture
Sustainable Design
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We are a RIBA Chartered Practice with strict adherence to industry excellence standards.
- Our team has over 15 years of experience in historic building conservation and restoration.
- We offer free initial consultations to understand your project's unique requirements.
- Our approach combines sustainability with preservation of cultural and historic integrity.
- We collaborate closely with clients and construction teams for seamless project delivery.
Associations and certifications
- RIBA Chartered Practice
Services
Historic Buildings Consultancy
Our Historic Buildings Consultancy specialises in preserving and restoring culturally significant structures. We provide expert advice on conservation, repair, and adaptive reuse of listed buildings and heritage sites. Our team ensures compliance with heritage regulations while integrating modern functionality and sustainability.
Listed Buildings
We offer tailored solutions for listed buildings, balancing preservation with practical needs. Our services include condition assessments, repair strategies, and planning applications for Grade I and II* properties. We work closely with local authorities and heritage bodies to maintain architectural integrity.
Sustainable Design
Our Sustainable Design service focuses on low-carbon, energy-efficient buildings. We incorporate renewable materials, passive design principles, and modern technologies to create environmentally responsible structures. This approach ensures future-proof solutions that align with global sustainability goals.
Conservation Architecture
Conservation Architecture involves meticulous restoration of historic properties while respecting their original character. We specialise in church inspections, estate conservation, and grant-funded projects, ensuring compliance with Historic England and Natural England standards.
Small Renovations
We provide design and project management for small-scale renovations, including extensions, kitchen upgrades, and space optimisation. Our approach prioritises client needs, blending aesthetic appeal with practical functionality for residential and commercial properties.
People
Matthew Hollingsworth
Architect
Matthew Hollingsworth is a RIBA-accredited conservation architect with over 20 years of experience in historic building restoration. He founded Spirit Architecture in 2008 and specialises in church inspections, listed estate conservation, and sustainable design solutions.
Questions
What architectural services does Spirit Architecture offer?
We provide historic building consultancy, listed building conservation, sustainable design, and small renovation projects across the UK.
Are you a RIBA Chartered Practice?
Yes, we are a RIBA Chartered Practice, ensuring adherence to high standards of design and service excellence.
Do you work outside the Cotswolds?
Yes, we undertake projects in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, London, Birmingham, and other UK regions.
Can I get a free initial consultation?
Yes, we offer a free one-hour consultation to review your project requirements and provide tailored advice.
How do you approach sustainability in design?
We integrate low-carbon materials, energy-efficient systems, and passive design principles to create sustainable, future-proof buildings.
What experience do you have with listed buildings?
We have extensive expertise in listed building conservation, including Grade I estates and church restoration projects.
