Harrington's Architecture & Design

Harrington's Architecture and Design is an East Anglian based design office, established in 2005 and led by award-winning architectural consultant, Ian Harrington. The company specialises in the residential sector, providing a wide range of services for private clients. With expertise in individual house design, conversions, makeovers, extensions, and improvements, the company has built up a reputation for creating beautiful family homes.

Ian Harrington, the founder of the company, has been working in private practice architects since 1973 and has been a qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) since 1978. He has extensive experience in listed building consents and conservation in Essex, and has built up strong relationships with Planning Officers and Building Conservation Officers in Kent, Essex, Suffolk, and East Herts areas.

Services Offered

At Harrington's Architecture and Design, we offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the needs of our clients. These services include:

• Measured site/building surveys
• Feasibility studies
• Planning research and advice
• Concept and detailed designs
• Planning applications and appeals
• Listed building applications
• Cost budgeting
• Working drawings
• Architectural detailing
• Specification
• Obtaining building contract tenders and specialist quotations
• Contract supervision and site inspection

Beyond these services, we operate within a network of other related specialists and consultants in the field of Planning Law, Building Regulations, Energy Conservation, Structural Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Interior and Landscape Design to provide a full, multi-disciplined service.

Our Approach

At Harrington's Architecture and Design, we take a consultative approach to the design process. We believe that the only way to guarantee designing a scheme that the client is going to really love, is to fully understand their needs and those of the property. We take the time to listen to our clients and work with them every step of the way to ensure that the final design is a true reflection of their vision.

We pride ourselves on our ability to produce successful concept designs, illustrated by hand drawings, and our extensive experience in obtaining difficult planning and listed building consents.

Get in Touch

If you would like to learn more about our services or have a project in mind that you would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We offer a hourly consultancy charge or a fixed fee charge option, whichever is beneficial to you. We look forward to hearing from you.