ABOUT
I am an Architectural Designer based in Bristol, specialising in residential projects with over ten years of experience.
My journey began in 2008, working at a sustainable architectural practice in the Cotswolds. I then went on to pursue a degree in Interior Architectural Design, where a First Class Honors was achieved.
Since then I have honed my skills working for various practices on a diverse range of residential projects including new builds, listed buildings, extensions and renovations, seeing them from concept to completion.
In 2016, I transitioned from employment to self-employment, embarking on my own path in residential architecture.
I focus on projects throughout Bristol, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.
APPROACH
Each project begins with a conversation to understand the client’s aspirations, vision and practical requirements. This runs in parallel with understanding the building or plot in question so a bespoke and tailored service can be provided for every project no matter how big or small.
These aspects are considered to inform a design-led approach, translating ideas into innovative, creative and practical solutions incorporating sustainable design principles. With close collaboration, feedback and refinement, an optimised and final design will be reached to exceed client expectations.
From concept through construction, thorough attention to detail will be carried out to ensure that each project reaches its full potential.
TESTIMONIAL
The Build Bristol Group
We’ve been working with Thomas over the last 4 years. He’s got a very good eye for detail, comes up with creative solutions, maximises space in a city and is a pleasure to work with. We always pass his details over to clients looking for an Architectural Designer. The Build Bristol Group highly recommend Thomas Speed and look forward to working with him in the future.
C. Thompson
Thomas was extremely professional with a good design eye and really understood the concept of what were hoping to achieve with our internal conversion and redesign of an old building. The space was difficult to work with but the design concept is fabulous and incorporates new features without losing the traditional feel. I would recommend Thomas highly.
E. Macrae
Thomas is great to work with. He provided plans for our Victorian terrace that met all of our needs and put forward some brilliant ideas. He's friendly and easy to work with, and provided everything on time, including the initial plans, final plans and building regs drawings. Would not hesitate to recommend.
G. Herbert
Thomas was brilliant, he really understood what we were after and delivered our plans promptly. Easy to talk to and produced a design that was sympathetic to our 1900s house but gave it the modern twist that we were after, creating a wonderful but practical home.
