Lapworth Architects
Birmingham architects specialising in home renovations, planning permission, and heritage property design.
What customers love
- Michael personally manages projects with close client involvement
- Handles planning permission and conservation compliance expertly
- Accommodates design changes mid-project without friction
Best for
Homeowners renovating period or Victorian properties requiring planning and conservation expertise.
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Recent reviews
We worked with Lapworth Architects on our home renovation and had an excellent experience throughout. They provided a complete one-stop service, supporting us with design, building control, and practical advice at every stage. We made several changes along the way, and these were always accommodated without any concern. I worked closely with Manraj, who was fantastic. His mindset of “this will be your family home and it needs to be perfect for you” really showed in the care and attention given to the project. The whole process felt well managed and reassuring. We’d happily recommend Lapworth Architects to anyone planning a renovation.
I will certainly recommend Lapworth Architects to my family and friends. Michael is brilliant and gives good advice. What he says he does deliver his promise.
We were in the middle of renovating our home and had originally appointed an architect to redesign the front and rear elevations. While we were more than happy with their structural plans their overall design was lacking creativity and curb appeal. We saw a stunning new build in our village and we found out it had been designed by lapworth Architects. We contacted lapworth Architects and spoke with the director, Michael, about our renovation concerns. Michael reviewed our existing plans and suggested new concepts and alternative finishes which totally transformed the exterior of our property. Michael also assisted us with sourcing suppliers for several internal elements of the project and proved to be an invaluable source of knowledge. I would highly recommend Michael and his team at Lapworth Architects. Their expertise and vision made all the difference to our renovation.
I had an excellent experience with Lapworth Architects while working on our family's forever home which is a Victorian house in Kings Heath. Me and my wife worked closely with Mike. He was fantastic from start to finish. They expertly handled the planning permission process and worked closely with the conservation department to ensure everything was compliant with local regulations. One particular challenge they foresaw was the need for a sensitive approach to maintaining the character of our period home while making modern updates. Mike made sure we found the right balance, addressing this with great care. He recommended correct size bricks, timber fascias, decorative mouldings all of which ensured we preserved the houses historical integrity Another issue they handled brilliantly was sourcing a reputable builder. They guided us through that process, ensuring the builder understood the historical aspects of the house. Additionally, Lapworth managed the entire project from start to finish, which was invaluable in keeping everything on track. I highly recommend their services—they truly went above and beyond! Thank you.
I highly recommend Lapworth Architects to everyone including family and friends. Michael was dealing with my case he was outstanding throughout. I cannot thank him enough for all the help and support he as given.The communication with this company is extremely excellent. They go above and beyond to get the job correctly done.I’ve had excellent engagement with the team. They went above and beyond the process for me due to my disabilities . I have MS and they was very understanding of my situation and my needs. This company as excellent understanding to peoples needs this is very rare to find. If you are looking for architects capable of handling complex projects of all sizes Lapworth Architects is the firm you need. I’ve had an excellent experience and cannot recommend them enough.