AGORA Architecture + Design
Edinburgh architecture practice led by Lorna, specialising in residential redesign and planning consent.
What customers love
- Securing planning permission for listed buildings and conservation areas
- Translating client briefs into elevated, personalised design concepts
- Project managing works to reduce stress on homeowners
Best for
Homeowners seeking planning permission or design work in sensitive or listed properties.
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Recent reviews
Lorna and her team at Agora managed to secure all the permissions necessary for building work at our home. This was most surprising as we'd informally learned that such development was unlikely to be approved due to our home being in a conservation area and also a B listed building. Yet the permissions were achieved with minimal back-and-forth with Edinburgh's planning authorities. In fact we subsequently asked Lorna to work up a second set of plans for additional work and this too obtained the required permissions without any fuss. So Agora should be your go-to for any projects where you think permission might be iffy.
We used AGORA architecture to reconfigure the ground floor of our house. Lorna took the time to really get to know us and what we needed from the property. We were nervous about what the job would entail but with Lorna project managing all the big stresses were taken away allowing us to consider the final fixtures. We could not be happier with the space created it is exactly what we wanted and needed. We would definitely use AGORA Architecture in the future.
Lorna from Agora Architecture & Design provided plans for us to redesign our kitchen, which included removal of a wall and installation of French doors to make it into an open- plan kitchen dining area. Lorna was extremely knowledgeable and helpful throughout the process. It is now a great space which we love.
Wonderful architect. Lorna provided multiple design concepts (all were very tempting). She was able to translate my brief perfectly and elevate the ideas further. We’re delighted with the finished space and it suits our family so well. Lorna was always quick to respond and found solutions where needed. 100% would recommend
Lorna has designed a beautiful and practical room divider for our kids room in our Stockbridge home. With features such as secret compartments with swivelling covers or open porthole so they can see each other, talk and pass items over. The kids love their new “rooms” and the whole thing is designed so it can easily be dismantled and moved without damage to either walls or floor. Very happy with the result and Lorna was a pleasure to deal with during the process.