Business Details
20 Years
experience
Award-Winning Bespoke Architects in Shipston-on-Stour
Hayward Smart Architects is an award-winning architectural practice established in 2006, based on the edge of the Cotswolds. Our design-led approach prioritises client needs, immersing ourselves in your aspirations to create bespoke, context-driven spaces that enrich lives and communities. With expertise across residential, commercial, and community sectors, we deliver meticulously detailed architecture throughout Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and the wider UK.Our team combines creative innovation with technical precision, ensuring every project reflects unique client visions while maintaining sustainability and harmony with the built environment. Recognised for excellence through multiple RIBA and regional design awards, we maintain close collaboration with clients, consultants, and contractors to achieve transformative outcomes that exceed expectations.
Services
Residential Architecture
Commercial Architecture
Community Projects
Heritage Conservation
Sustainable Design
Planning Applications
Building Regulations
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer 18 years of experience in bespoke architectural design
- Our team includes RIBA-chartered architects with conservation expertise
- We provide context-driven solutions tailored to local environments
- We maintain close client collaboration throughout project lifecycles
- We combine sustainability with innovative design principles
What people say
Award-winning designs
Client-focused approach
Attention to detail
Sustainable solutions
Heritage expertise
Services
Residential Architecture
We create tailored residential solutions from new builds to extensions. Our approach combines innovative design with practical functionality, ensuring homes reflect individual client needs while respecting local contexts. Projects range from small adaptations to high-end bespoke properties.
Commercial Architecture
Our commercial projects deliver functional, aesthetically striking workspaces. We specialise in creating environments that enhance productivity and brand identity through thoughtful spatial planning and material selection. Clients benefit from our technical expertise in navigating complex regulatory requirements.
Heritage Conservation
We preserve architectural heritage through sensitive restoration and adaptive reuse. Our team understands period construction techniques while integrating modern requirements. Services include listed building applications and conservation area projects with minimal visual impact.
Sustainable Design
We incorporate environmental considerations throughout the design process. Our approach balances ecological responsibility with practical functionality, using locally sourced materials and energy-efficient systems to create buildings that harmonise with their surroundings.
Project Management
We provide comprehensive project management from initial concept to completion. Our services include coordinating consultants, monitoring budgets, and ensuring quality control during construction. This holistic approach guarantees design integrity throughout the build process.
People
Simon Hayward
Founding Director + Architect
Co-founder with 20+ years' experience in high-quality architectural projects. Specialises in translating client briefs into innovative solutions. Holds RIBA accreditation and has worked on notable projects including Lincoln's Inn Great Hall reordering.
Nic Robinson
Director + Architect
RIBA-chartered architect with expertise in residential and commercial projects. Rejoined the practice in 2016 after gaining experience with Theis + Khan Architects. Led award-shortlisted projects like Warwickshire Farm and Orchard View.
Rob Statham
Director + Architect
Director specialising in new-build houses and residential developments. Previously worked on the UK's largest self-build development. Combines technical precision with creative design, overseeing computer and drawing protocols for the practice.
Dan Marcus
Architect
RIBA-registered architect with conservation and heritage expertise. Completed Part III qualification in 2022. Brings practical construction knowledge from pre-architectural labourer experience, specialising in historical industry contexts and brownfield sites.
Isobel Johnson
Part II Architectural Assistant
Recent Loughborough University graduate with heritage project experience. Serves as Part II Architectural Assistant, focusing on technical design development. Previously represented students on Leicester City Council Conservation Advisory Panel.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in residential, commercial, and community architecture with particular expertise in heritage conservation and sustainable design.
Which areas do you cover?
Primarily Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, and Gloucestershire, though we undertake projects across the United Kingdom.
How do you approach client collaboration?
We maintain close collaboration throughout projects, starting with detailed brief appraisals and continuing through design and construction phases.
What sustainability principles do you follow?
We integrate environmental considerations through material selection, energy efficiency, and designs that harmonise with natural surroundings.
How do you handle planning applications?
We prepare comprehensive documentation including heritage statements, ecological reports, and sustainability assessments to support successful applications.
What awards have you won?
We've received multiple RIBA regional shortlistings and won awards including the Aylesbury Vale District Council Design Award for Best Public Building.
