Our Approach

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Every project is unique. We seek out what makes yours special—then design something beautiful around it. Inspired by heritage and period detailing, we create spaces that honor the past while serving modern life. We champion retrofit and sustainability because the most responsible architecture respects what already exists. Our homes are carefully planned and intricately detailed. We embrace modern technology to bring designs to life early, so you're part of the journey from the start.

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What We Do

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• Listed Buildings & Conservation -Sensitive interventions that preserve historic character while improving comfort and function.

• Residential Extensions & Alterations - Thoughtfully designed additions that feel like they've always belonged.

• New Build Homes - One-off houses and social housing - contemporary architecture rooted in place, inspired by local vernacular and craftsmanship.

• Commercial & Public Sector - Education, social care, offices, and projects for local authorities—spaces designed for community and purpose.

• Retrofit & Sustainable Design - Upgrading existing buildings to meet modern performance standards while retaining their character.​

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"We enjoy producing original solutions and are experts at extracting the best out of each project -many delivered in constrained urban sites where creativity and precision are essential."

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Our Experience

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ABHRA was founded in 2018 by Alex Bilton and Helen Reid. Together, we bring over 20 years of combined expertise delivering award-winning projects across London and the south east. We are a RIBA Chartered Practice, committed to the highest standards of design excellence and client service.

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• 20+ years combined experience

• RIBA Chartered Practice

• Award-winning projects across London & the south east

• Specialists in constrained urban sites

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What Our Clients Say

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"They understood our requirements very well, suggested great materials and color palette. We almost never needed to change design decisions that they made, and we felt that we could trust their taste." - Anton T.

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"ABHR_A have been excellent to work with on our rear extension. They listened carefully to our brief, delivered exciting and innovative ideas and have managed the process perfectly on our behalf. Alex and Helen make a great team, they are professional, creative, highly efficient." -  Bobbie H.

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"The final product is amazing and the space is so big and well thought out. They designed a series of built in cupboards and shelves which look fantastic and really complete the design... Our builder commented that the drawings were the best he'd ever had for a residential project." - Tom S.

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Why Choose ABHR_A

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• Bespoke Design - No two projects are the same. We design for you and your site—never formulaic, always original.

• Heritage Expertise - Deep understanding of traditional construction, period detailing, and conservation principles.

• Visual Communication - Embracing modern technology to help you understand and shape your project from the start.

• Thoughtful Details - Architecture is in the details. We obsess over proportion, materiality, light, and craftsmanship.

• Sustainable Thinking - We prioritize retrofit, responsible material use, and long-term environmental performance.

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"We specialise in high quality architecture and have developed our approach to ensure that each design reflects the individual client and context of each project."

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Let's Talk

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Whether you're restoring a listed building, extending your home, or planning a new project, we'd love to hear from you.

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If you like to work fo us see check here for current vacancies.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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