Bespoke Residential Architecture

Having received a recommendation from a friend, I have been using the services of Cutler Architecture for a period of in excess of 15 years. They have assisted me on both residential and commercial developments of varying sizes. Richard is thoughtful, considerate and a very easy man to deal with who is brimming with good suggestions and his depth of knowledge is second to none. The office is managed in an exemplary manner by Sue, who leaves no stone unturned and is highly efficient and effective. Richard's right hand man, Mohammed is great and has been very accommodating in Richard's absence. This firm understand what it is you want to achieve and the best way to go about doing it. We will continue using them for as long as we keep having building projects as we trust and respect them.

Richard helped to select the right builder to run the project. He managed and controlled the project well, worked well with the building team, performed regular site visits, gave sound advice and carried out thorough checks that all the work had been performed to a high standard. All problems and extras were dealt with in an efficient and professional way. Richard's advice always took into account the Edwardian age of our home and our wish to preserve its character. An excellent service that I will use again.

Throughout history, the relationship between architect and client has always been fraught with problems - clashes of ideas or unrealistic expectations (on both sides) being prominent, but also differences of view as to whom is in charge. We did not experience any such problems with Cutler Architecture. We knew the kind of thing we wanted but we lacked the skills and ideas to translate them into a reality. Cutler Architecture absorbed our ideas and came back with solutions, but they were not inflexible if we didn't like one detail or another. They were also good at another aspect of an architect, which is to manage liaison with the builder. In fact our only real complaint was that they do get busy because clients obviously like them.

Richard's attention to detail is simply astonishing and his confident approach helps the client to overcome any diversions from simple,functional,elegant design. Thanks to his small,knowledgeable team there is always someone to talk to in the office.Richard works closely with the builder to ensure a calm, workable solution to any difficulties as the build progresses. The end result is a delightful space to live in and exactly the home we needed.Over 5 years,whenever I have told someone I live at Woodsmoke, their face lights up,"oh that lovely house in Benson". The design is timeless.