Based in London and Berkshire. Our specialities encompass: new build, alterations, commercial, residential, listed buildings, conservation areas, AoNB areas and Green Belt schemes. Our typical job size can start with simple structural drawings and extend to complex developments in constrained land.
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17 customer reviews
Sunshine 65
Josh has undertaken a number of fabulous designs and obtained planning permission for us on a number of recent projects. The companies attention to detail and customer focus is outstanding. Josh is truly a pleasure to work with. More...
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Andy
I own Tee Time Golf Centre in Blackpool. We have just been successful in a planning application for an adventure golf course on our facility. When I first met Josh he agreed to take on the planning application stating, "I like a quirky one!" Let me tell you due to objections and constant planning obstacles that were thrown in our way over a 12 month period this was anything but 'quirky'. Throughout this process Josh never wavered in his belief he would "get this over the line", and he certainly did just that. He also kept my sanity in check more than once. He always displayed confidence, professionalism, and if he ever grew tired of my phone calls he never showed it! He has been a constant source of knowledge, wisdom and support. I know his company will have had far bigger contracts than ours, but you would never know that with the care and attention to detail he has shown us throughout the process. Several local councillors have said to me they have not witnessed documents and plans of the quality we submitted. I can only say thank you to Josh and his team, and he has even promised to help us with our next venture when the time arises! I can fully recommend Cohanim Architecture in every respect, from beginning to end they were absolutely first class in every single department. Thanks Josh, you understand what this means to us. Andy Lee Tee Time Golf Centre More...
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alison mercer
We have been very impressed with the service received from Josh and his team at Cohanim. Communication has been excellent and they have dealt with our project and planning to our satisfaction. I would highly recommend them.
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Ashley Bryant
When trying to navigate the complex and ambiguous listed building consent process, from the other side of the world, during our first interaction, Joshua at Cohanim Architecture provided the most clarity we had received in months. In minutes he grasped the severity of our situation and immediately found ways to resolve the urgent issues, quickly re-scheduling work to come to our aid. We would highly recommend his firm to anyone looking to conduct any work on their home and Joshua will be the first person we call, as and when we need more assistance in the future of our roof repair nightmare. More...
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Richard Banks
We used Josh to design our 2/3 story extension and honestly, could not be more grateful for his help. His ideas/knowledge are second to none and he was always receptive to any questions we had or any changes we wanted to make. They made the whole process, even the planning application painless and stress free! 100% recommend and we’ll definitely be back! More...
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eamonn carroll
Approched this firm of archtects after reseaching and finding great feedback for them I must say they were professional and polite from the start. I was given a competitive quote which I accepted, for planinng permission to extend my village pubs garden area. Work was prompty carried out with progress and updates provided. Delighted to say a positive outcome was achieved despite some local objections Definitely recommended - thankyou More...
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Stewart Eaton
Architectural Services
Great service very friendly people to work with.
Mihai Matau
Cohanim Architecture, i will fully recommend their services, very professionals, explaining all the planning application process in detail providing a really good and transparent view of the costs and the design provided it's top notch. Highly recommended !
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Jaklina Rrukaj
Fantastic service provided by Josh and his team at our 500sqm office in Mayfair and my residential property in North London. Josh handled all applications from start to finish with a 100% success rate and and was behind us every step of the way. More...
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RainBowHyperSamTT The Deer
Cohanim Architecture helped us make an application for a shop blind in George street Hastings. The conservation office at Hastings and Rother were no help at all, but Cohanim were great!
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Barry Baker
Excellent quick service. Immediately knew what type of extension I required which was reflected on the drawings and granted planning permission with ease.
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Matt Ross
Joshua provided excellent advice and a great service from the moment we first spoke, stepping in to rescue a planning application that had been badly mishandled by a previous company. He was quick to answer queries, produced very professional planning documents, addressed all the risks - like those around our location in a flood zone - and charged a fair rate. Approval came through several days before the council's deadline; thank you! More...
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Nick
From concept to completion Joshua and his team held our hand through a challenging planning and construction process. Following planning approval (in a sensitive green belt location) Cohanim supported us during the selection of our preferred building contractor. The construction of our new build went smoothly (despite the constrictions of Covid). Our architects were available at all times supporting the building team and ourselves as we negotiated the inevitable challenges of a150m2 new build. More...
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Valter Nascimento
Very happy with the service and support. From the beginning they have been very supportive and helpful. Thanks
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Mike Corcoran
Thank you Cohanim for processing my small project in an unfussed, professional way, ironing out several existing complications perfectly.
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Russell Dexter
Planning Consultancy
Excellent service. Swift response and very professional throughout. Highly recommend
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Thank you Russell - it was a pleasure to work with you. Kind regards, Josh Harrison
Jade
Josh and his team helped redesign our house and then organise the contractors for our refurbishment of an apartment in London.
We now have a beautiful apartment which has glass stairs, modern fittings throughout and acoustic sash windows in the conservation area. They managed the planning and council from start to finish, including tenders. It was stress free and we paid the contractors what they had originally quoted.
We would recommend Cohanim Architecture!
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Reply from Cohanim Architecture
Hi Jade, Thank you. It was a pleasure to work with you! Kind regards, Josh
What do you love most about your job?
Thinking of creative solutions which improve our clients properties!
Why should our clients choose you?
We are experienced and rapid in turning around high-quality work for our clients, councils, statutory consultants and other organisations across the country, including nearly all boroughs within London. From securing consents on Grade 1 listed buildings and new-build dwellings to large commercial spaces and complex legal work - we regularly work with projects of all shapes and sizes.
You will often have a direct line to a senior team member to get answers when you need them quickly, we do not ignore your emails or phone calls.
We are adept, proactive and passionate about our work and knowledgeable about policy, law, constraints, neighbourhoods and Local Plans and the areas which we must often navigate to deliver your project.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes, we have worked with clients around the country, often this can be carried out completely remotely with video conferences. Where we may need to visit a property, this can be arranged in advance. We can also instruct third-party consultants such as Topographical Surveyors to visit your property to get the ball rolling on larger schemes.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
We regularly carry out meetings with our clients online, by Zoom or telephone meetings and have arranged inspections of buildings by drone.
Architectural Design
We design stunning residential, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, ecclesiastical architecture. This encompasses one-off luxury homes, ultra-modern extensions, sensitive work to existing historic structures, mixed-use schemes, historical listed building conversions, development within the green-belt, multiple-dwelling development among others.
Our track record is second to none. We offer committed customer service and complete dedication to each and every project. As a RIBA Chartered Practice (Royal Institute of British Architects) we most often work with the RIBA Plan of Work to ensure that you are able to work with us at the stages which are most relevant to your project. We maintain the relevant professional indemnity insurance to provide you with complete peace of mind throughout the works and after.
Technical Design
Much of your project will relate to the work involved following the securing of Planning Consent or Listed Building Consent. Building Control / Regulations will usually demand detailed technical blueprints to see that the work being carried out conforms to various British Standards and Building Regulations.This will range from simple matters such as the design of extraction systems and its relation to the structural floor slab or ceiling joists, to more complex technical detailing, and also structural engineering among other elements. Specifications, schedules, SAP calculations and many other elements are usually created at this stage.
Concept Design
Conceptual design is one of the most exciting stages within an projects lifespan, your architecture practice will listen to you, and provide a series of ideas, we would communicate these ideas visually, often as sketches alongside 3D modelling to convey the ethos, dimensions, scale, aesthetic and overal styling behind each idea. There is often some back and forth at this stage, as we will bounce new ideas off you, some radical and some will be less so, ultimately leading to a refined and rewarding design. It’s worth noting that at this stage, we will also be carrying out checks as we go: ‘Can this be delivered within the budget and timeframes?’ ‘Can the scheme be delivered in this location and context, noting its strict planning laws’ ‘Being a listed building, what other parameters will we need to set?’ To get the best results from your architectural team, you will need to permit them the freedom to think outside the box, and approach the problem from angles you may yet have thought of – this is what we are ultimately trained to do. This will ultimately allow for the best return on your investment, and the best architectural solution.
Historical and Listed Buildings
Our knowledge and experience in the field of historic restorations and renovations is extensive. Materiality, historic construction techniques, context, and consultations with third party historical interest groups all form part of our core knowledge which is applied to each project, ensuring that your goals are met and achieved.
We also boast of extensive experience in ecclesiastical architecture – with Grade I, II, & II* listed buildings – and have a 100% track record in achieving planning permission for these schemes, including on several buildings dating back to 1500ad.
Change of Use
We help our customers change the use of their properties through the planning system. This work encompasses often relatively straight forward applications, through to those moving between more complex changes that include legal hurdles, retrospective changes, legal development certificates and other anomalies.
Whatever it is that you need, we should be able to help you achieve your goals!
Legal Development Certificates
We have helped clients purchasing properties which were built without planning consent, had their use changed without consent, completely undocumented property - by helping to make them legal. This ensures our clients can move forward safely and secure in the knowledge that they will not be a risk of significant financial penalties or worse. We would be delighted to discuss how we are able to offer this service to you, should you need it.
Roof Terrace and Balcony Projects
We have had a tremendous uptick in enquiries for clients wishing to construct roof terraces for their homes, public buildings, bars/clubs and more since the pandemic. We are delighted to be able to offer you a full range of services to get your project moving, including; feasibility scoping, planning consent, structural engineering, building control and more, to get the project off the ground and built.
