Sam Gillies Designs | Residential & Commercial Architectural Services

Featured Projects

Burnham, Bucks

Planning application and building control full plans applications consented to provide a rear extension with new kitchen, utility and downstairs WC spaces.

Marlow, Bucks

Planning permission, building control full plans and build-over agreements secured to provide both rear single storey and loft extensions. 3D modelling was key in configuring the loft access stair whilst maximising floorspace.

Maidenhead, Berks

Side extension and structural alterations to provide extra ground floor area. Feasibility and costing including CGI imagery and animation work to communicate design intent.

Maidenhead, Berks

Planning application to secure consent for a side-infill extension (of 7m2) with rooflight to unlock valuable space to result in a large open-plan kitchen-dining room.

Cox Green, Berks

Roof conversion and structural alterations to an existing extension, creating a large, open plan kitchen-dining area with glass roof lanterns. Planning consent secured.

Marlow, Bucks

About the Studio

As an experienced architect based in Maidenhead, Sam has operated within several sectors and established track record of securing successful planning applications in the Southeast, and particularly within Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.

Our mission is to build an enduring reputation built on trust, execution, and exceptional design. Our studio focuses on three key principles:

01 / Briefing & Collaboration

We listen: understanding the client’s priorities is at the forefront of our approach. We aim to be proactive and responsive to ensure clients are kept in the loop with active communication throughout the process.

02 / Budget Integration

A beautiful design is only successful if it can be built within your budget parameters. To eliminate financial guesswork, we can work with professional cost estimators at an early stage to ensure designs align with realistic projected construction costs from day one.

03 / Spatial & Daylight Optimization

Exceptional residential architecture isn't about adding square footage for the sake of it; it is about maximizing the spatial potential and natural light within your home's footprint. We focus on the quality rather than quantity of space.

Core Architectural Services

Our services extend (but are not limited) to:

Residential and commercial sector work

Surveying existing conditions and conversion to CAD environment

Planning drawings, design and access statements, flood risk statements and lodging planning applications

Building control drawings and applications

Interior design

Project management

Feasibility studies and collaboration with QS for early outline costing

Tender review and recommendations

Sun studies

Computer generated imagery and animations

3D modelling and (for larger schemes) BIM execution and implementation

Party Wall Agreements

Thames Water build-over agreements