Our services include:

• Residential architecture

• Home extensions

• New-build homes

• Residential developments

• Build-to-Rent

• Co-living developments

• Hotel design

• Community buildings

• Feasibility studies

• Site capacity studies

• Planning applications

• Design development

• Technical design

• Consultant coordination

Yes. Walking Distance works on projects across London, South London, South East England, Wales and Scotland, as well as further afield where the project is the right fit. Our experience ranges from private house extensions and residential developments to hotels, community buildings and large-scale housing schemes.

We design residential architecture in all its forms, from home extensions and one-off houses to apartment buildings, Build-to-Rent developments, co-living schemes and mixed-use residential projects. Alongside housing, we also work on community and civic projects, including community centres, cultural buildings and public spaces. Whatever the scale, we focus on creating architecture that is thoughtful, buildable and rooted in its context.

Yes. We help homeowners create better places to live through carefully designed extensions, renovations, refurbishments and new-build homes. Whether you're improving a Victorian terrace in London or extending a rural home in Wales, we guide you through the entire process from concept design to planning and technical design.

Yes. We work with developers on residential-led projects including apartment buildings, co-living, Build-to-Rent, mixed-use developments and urban regeneration schemes. We understand how to balance planning policy, development value, buildability and design quality to help unlock the full potential of a site.

Yes. Alongside residential work, we have experience working with community organisations, charities and public sector clients. Our work includes community engagement, feasibility studies, refurbishment projects and the design of spaces that support social value and long-term community use.

Absolutely. Community architecture is a core part of our work. We have experience designing community centres, cultural buildings and projects that bring people together. Our approach combines community engagement with practical design solutions that create welcoming, adaptable and financially sustainable places.

Yes. We prepare feasibility studies for developers, landowners and investors looking to understand what can be built on a site. We assess planning policy, development capacity, site constraints and design opportunities to provide clear advice before significant investment is made.

Yes. We have experience delivering planning applications for projects ranging from private homes and extensions to major residential developments and community buildings. Every project begins with a detailed understanding of planning policy, local context and the ambitions of the client.

With directors based in London and Wales, we combine experience of urban and rural architecture, allowing us to work confidently across a wide variety of settings. We regularly work across:

• South London

• East London

• North London

• West London

• Greater London

• Surrey

• Kent

• Sussex

• Hertfordshire

• Oxfordshire

• Bristol

• Cardiff

• Swansea

• West Wales

• Glasgow

• Edinburgh

Yes. We have experience delivering projects in conservation areas and heritage settings, including listed buildings and sensitive urban contexts. We develop proposals that respect local character while introducing contemporary architecture that is appropriate, sustainable and carefully considered.

The earlier, the better. Bringing an architect into a project at the outset often leads to better design decisions, clearer budgets and a smoother planning process. Early feasibility work can also identify opportunities and constraints before significant time or money is committed.

Yes. Many clients appoint us before purchasing land or buildings. We can review planning policy, assess development potential, prepare concept options and identify risks so you can make more informed decisions before committing to a purchase.