Our team
Abs Haque
Architectural designer
Abs is a real people person and serves as the single point of contact for all our clients. Having spent over a decade in architectural, structural and civil consultancy, he’s an experienced and talented designer who brings a wealth of knowledge and ideas to each and every one of our projects.
Talia Dixon
Office manager
Talia is the quieter member of our team responsible for all things behind the scenes. With a rather varied career history in everything from financial services to animal rescue, she's an intelligent and adaptable jack-of-all-trades who can turn her hand to almost anything.
Our story
During Abs’ years as a freelance architectural technician, he often found himself chatting to friends and acquaintances about his work. Time and again, people confessed the same thing: they were intimidated by the idea of approaching an architect, worried that their homes were too modest, their ideas too uncertain, or their budgets too small to be welcomed. Those moments revealed a need for a different kind of studio, one that felt warm, down-to-earth and easy to approach.
And so, in 2019, we set out to create just that.
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In the years since, we’ve worked on projects of every shape and size, from small, cost-conscious builds to larger, more transformative renovations. No matter the brief or budget, we strive to offer clear, honest guidance and nurture an environment where every client feels confident sharing their ideas and asking questions.
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Today, we stay true to our beginnings. We’re friendly by nature, collaborative in spirit and deeply committed to designing thoughtful, people-focused homes.