Creative Architecture.
Heritage Conservation.
Contextual Design.

I’m Josh Hovey, an experienced architect based in Clevedon. I provide a personal, reliable architectural service for homeowners, developers, and businesses across North Somerset and greater Bristol.

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Architectural Services

  • Contemporary glass and zinc garden room extension on a historic stone house, featuring a curved stone patio wall and integrated outdoor living space.

    Contemporary Extensions & Renovations

    Reimagining existing spaces. From striking modern additions to transformative internal restructuring, I design tailored interventions that maximize light, improve flow, and add value while remaining realistic about cost and buildability.

  • Historic stone agricultural barn in a frost-covered rural landscape, highlighting traditional heritage architecture and conservation potential.

    Heritage Conservation & Barn Conversions

    Unlocking design potential within historic or highly sensitive settings. I specialize in modifying and restoring period properties, listed buildings, and historic agricultural barns—introducing contemporary functionality while respecting original architectural character.

  • Large-scale historic brick industrial building converted into a modern mixed-use development with commercial frontage and outdoor terrace space.

    Commercial & Residential Developments

    Spatial design and planning strategy for businesses, landowners, and developers. Whether you are looking to design a bespoke new-build home, execute a small residential development, or adapt a street-level commercial space, I provide clear, compliant, and creative design solutions.

  • "Joshua was diligent, professional and knowledgeable throughout the process. He listened to our ideas and guided us gently which resulted in an enjoyable collaborative journey. We are thrilled with the end result and have already recommended Joshua to friends and family."

    Andrew & Claire

Local Planning & Design Strategy

Unlocking potential in North Somerset’s most sensitive environments.

99% Historical Planning Approval Success Rate

Designing in heritage or rural landscapes requires a careful, strategic approach. Local planning policies can often feel like a barrier, whether you are trying to extend a family home, convert a historic barn, secure a new-build residential plot, or adapt a commercial space.

Based in Clevedon, I work closely with local guidelines and design constraints across the region. I specialize in finding intelligent, contemporary design solutions that respect and enhance protected environments, regularly securing approvals within designated Conservation Areas, Greenbelts, and AONBs such as those across Clevedon, Portishead, Nailsea, and the Mendip Hills.

Architecture shouldn't exist in a vacuum. I believe that thoughtful design must respond beautifully to its context, while remaining strictly focused on the practical realities of your budget, functionality, and buildability.

  • "Joshua has done a great job for us, he is full of creative ideas and he has a good understanding of all the technical aspects and requirements too. Easy to do business with, always prompt and we got planning through without any hitches."

    Hugh

Featured Projects

  • Two-story natural stone residential rear extension and renovation of a historic converted old school building in Clevedon.

    Old School Renovation | Clevedon

    The comprehensive transformation of a converted historic school outside Clevedon. This project replaced a dated conservatory with a striking two-story rear extension, unlocking compromised internal spaces to create a flowing, open-plan kitchen and living area with direct garden connections.

  • Modern stone garden room extension integrated into a split-level rural cottage landscape with outdoor stone steps in Chew Stoke.

    Contemporary Cottage Extension | Chew Stoke

    A contemporary garden room extension and internal remodeling of an historic converted barn in Chew Stoke. The design elegantly resolves a challenging, steep split-level garden by introducing a striking upper-level living space, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor connection alongside a cozy library area and window seat.

  • Open-plan contemporary kitchen and living space inside a historic industrial tram shed conversion in Bath, featuring large windows and a central kitchen island.

    Tram Shed Conversion | Bath

    The sensitive conversion of a historic Bath tram shed into a mixed-use development featuring ground-floor retail space, premium apartments, and a striking penthouse. The design breathes new life into the heritage structure, incorporating generous roof terraces that maximize panoramic skyline views.

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  • ARB Registered Architect

    Fully Qualified Architect’s Registration Board Member Since 2016

  • 99% Planning Approval Rate

    Historic Planning Approval Record

  • 5-Star Google Rating

    Highly Recommended Local Service

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Whether you are looking to design a contemporary home extension, alter a listed historic building, or adapt a commercial property, let's look at what is possible. I focus on delivering creative architectural design backed by realistic advice.

Get in touch to arrange an initial conversation to discuss your site, your budget, and your ideas.

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