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DESIGN APPROACH
Good design makes places better. Sometime this means a new building, sometimes it's just a change of colour or texture in a space. Good design always means a careful and sensitive understanding of the needs of the client. Each design is tailored to those needs, finding a dialogue between the existing building and the proposals, resulting in beautiful new spaces inside and out.
Every project is unique and is approached without a stylistic agenda - whether a design is traditional or modern it should always have a positive relationship with its surroundings. Successful projects are always the result of good communication and collaboration between the client, the designer and the builder.
PRACTICE PROFILE
We are a small two-person practice formed in early 2009 specialising in residential projects. If you need to alter, extend or replace your home then we can help. We also work on other building types, and have experience with projects in education, healthcare, community buildings, gallery spaces and office refurbishments.
We work in London, and the south of England, occasionally travelling further for the right projects and clients.
STUART HATCHER
Stuart graduated from the Welsh School of Architecture with 1st class honours in 2004, qualified as an Architect in 2008, and is registered with the Architect's Registration Board. Before forming ASH he worked for a number of award winning practices in London and across the UK, gaining experience in all types and scales of projects, from residential extensions through to high rise commercial office blocks. He also worked in specialist conservation practices in Bath and Devon, where more sensitive design is essential in order to work with conservation areas, listed buildings and heritage projects.
Alongside his architectural practice Stuart works as a Studio Tutor at the Welsh School of Architecture, and as a guest critic at architecture schools across the UK.
Stuart is also part of ad:HOC, a collaborative group of architects aiming to forge closer links between architectural theory, teaching, and practice.
TAMSIN HATCHER
Tamsin graduated from the Welsh School of Architecture in 2006 with a Commendation, qualified as an Architect in 2011, and is registered with the Architect's Registration Board. Before joining ASH Tamsin worked in practice in the leisure, residential and education sectors. She led significant projects to substantially rebuild a number of large homes along a flood-prone bank of the Thames and to completely refurbish a set of luxury flats in Mayfair.
Tamsin’s attention to detail cannot be rivaled, making her a vital member of the team. She has a capacity to coordinate the most complex of packages and spot issues before they become problems.
Tamsin joined Architecture Stuart Hatcher in 2014 and has helped deliver many of the office’s most successful projects. She also collaborates regularly with