Architect in Forest Gate
Forest Gate is a well-established residential neighbourhood in East London, known for its strong local character, period housing, and proximity to green spaces such as Wanstead Flats. The area features a rich mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, townhouses, and established residential streets, creating a characterful and increasingly popular setting for families and long-term homeowners.
At Sha Bespoke, we provide bespoke architectural services as experienced architects in Forest Gate, with a strong understanding of residential planning requirements within the London Borough of Newham. Our services include bespoke residential design, home extensions, loft conversions, and full refurbishments, delivering thoughtful architecture that enhances space, light, and functionality. Our collaborative design process ensures each project balances contemporary living needs with planning compliance, while responding carefully to the established character of Forest Gate’s homes and street.
We specialise in high-end residential architecture that turns houses into truly personal homes spaces that reflect your lifestyle, taste, and how you live day to day. Our RIBA-chartered and ARB-registered architects deliver tailored solutions that balance elegance with function. From lighting and materials to textures and flow, every detail is thoughtfully considered to create a home that feels both timeless and uniquely yours.
As a leading architect practice serving Forest Gate and the surrounding areas, we offer a complete service that includes concept design, planning applications, technical design, and full project management.
We believe that successful residential architecture starts with listening. That’s why we take a collaborative approach building strong relationships and delivering spaces that enhance everyday life and add long-term value.
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Our Design Process
Briefing
During this integral phase, we will first take the time to find out as much as we can about your goals for your project. We will carefully examine the history and condition of the house and site context and review local planning policies.
Collaborating with our director and designers, we will then analyse the design requirements and aspirations for your project, gathering as much information as we can for our team to work with.
Concept Design
The aim of this stage is to give you a good sense of what is possible in design terms. At Sha Bespoke, we will analyse the architecture design options and define your priorities for the project. This is where we can shape the direction of the project and bring your dream to life, so it is a fun and exciting phase of the process for you and us.
By the end of the stage you would have a set of proposed sketches, a draft programme and an idea of how to deal with the planning department to make your project a reality.
Planning
Following the Concept Design stage, we develop your desired layouts into CAD drawings that can be submitted to the local planning authority. We usually anticipate approval within two months of submitting an application, depending on the complexity of the design.
As the project evolves, we can produce sketches, and realistic images to help you envisage the look and feel of the project, including lighting, materiality, internal fixtures and fittings.
Developed Design
Once we have planning approval, our team will start producing the construction information packages, including technical design of your proposal, schedules and specifications. This will help a contractor provide an accurate price for the works.
Sha Bespoke have developed a good working relationship over the years with a number of contractors and we will use our experience to help choose one that is best suited to your project. Within this stage, we will oversee this process on your behalf to ensure your project can achieve the quality you want within your budget.
Build Phase
Once a main contractor has been chosen and the final contract sum negotiated and agreed upon, the building contract is prepared and signed.
From demolition to construction, our project management team will be your single point of contact for any queries you may have. The team will provide you with weekly progress updates, and we will make regular site visits to inspect the works to ensure the project is proceeding in accordance with your aspirations and contract.
Architect in Forest Gate
At Sha Bespoke, we offer a comprehensive range of architectural services designed to help you shape your home with confidence and creativity. Our expertise includes:
Home Extensions and Expansions
Whether it's a modest rear extension or a larger-scale project like a basement conversion or an additional storey, we have extensive experience in transforming residential properties to suit evolving needs.
Planning Drawings and 3D Visualisations
From initial concepts and planning-level drawings to detailed technical design and specification packages, our documentation is clear, thorough, and tailored for both clients and contractors. We also provide 3D models to help visualise the final outcome.
New Build Homes
In addition to reimagining existing homes, we also design bespoke new builds-contemporary, one-of-a-kind residences tailored to each client's vision and lifestyle.
Planning Applications and Approvals
With years of experience navigating planning processes across London boroughs, we work closely with local authorities and planning officers to give every proposal the best possible chance of approval.
Heritage and Period Property Renovation
With a deep appreciation for historic architecture, we're well-versed in working with Victorian, Edwardian, and listed buildings. When needed, we collaborate with heritage consultants to develop sensitive, well- considered proposals that honour the character and integrity of these homes.
Internal Re-modelling
Our RIBA architects specialise in internal reconfiguration, offering creative solutions within your existing layout. Whether you're planning to remodel interiors or remove structural walls, we provide tailored design options that maximise space, enhance flow, and elevate the way you live-all without the need to build out.