Designing Spaces, Enhancing Lives
At Inkpen Downie Architects, we believe that good design improves quality of life at no additional cost. Our commitment to delivering the highest quality professional services, ethical and best practice standards in architecture has been demonstrated through our 40 years of lead-design experience on new and historic building projects across the UK. Our practice is a chartered RIBA Practice, with a team of experienced Architects, Architectural Assistants, and Technicians originating from across the UK, bringing diversity and breadth-of-skill to our services.
Our Studio
Our studio is based in Colchester City Centre, and we work nationally, with experience of new and historic building projects in Scotland, Wales, The North, North West, Yorkshire, East Midlands, East Anglia, London and The South. As a collective practice, we believe that a positive and encouraging workplace is the best environment for creativity, and we enjoy attending events, lunches, and other team-building exercises to continuously refresh our practice culture.
Our Services
Our Project Architects, Architectural Assistants, and Technicians originate from across the UK, bringing diversity and breadth-of-skill to our services. We work nationally, with experience of new and historic building projects in Scotland, Wales, The North, North West, Yorkshire, East Midlands, East Anglia, London and The South. Our services include:
- Architecture & Interior Architecture
- Sustainable, Passive, Low Carbon Building Techniques
- Historic Building Consultancy, Conservation Architecture (AABC)
- Quinquennial Inspections and Condition Surveys
- Building Recording & Heritage Statements
- Building Modelling (BIM) and Rendered Visuals
- Building Regulation Applications
- Planning & Listed Building Applications
- Scheduled Monument Consent Applications
- Contract Administration
- Principal Designer Duties
Our Team
Our team consists of experienced professionals, including our founder and director, Ben Downie, who has over 40 years of experience working across Essex and in the City of Colchester. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality services, and we take pride in our expertise in sustainable, passive, low-carbon building techniques, historic building consultancy, and conservation architecture.
Latest News
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Culture
We believe that a positive and encouraging workplace is the best environment for creativity. As a collective practice, we enjoy attending events, lunches, and other team-building exercises to continuously refresh our practice culture.
Overview of Reviews
The reviews of Inkpen Downie's services are overwhelmingly positive, with all reviewers awarding 5-star ratings.
Key Strengths
Excellent Customer Service
The reviewers praised Julia and the Inkpen Downie team for their exceptional customer service, providing explanations and support throughout their projects. This ensured that the clients felt guided and reassured throughout the process.
Design and Planning Expertise
The reviewers were impressed with the team's design and planning skills, which resulted in successful projects that exceeded their expectations. The designs were tailored to the clients' needs, and the team's attention to detail was exceptional.
Professionalism and Communication
Inkpen Downie's professionalism and communication skills were commended by the reviewers, who appreciated the team's prompt responses and clarity in their explanations.
