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Architects in St Albans | Feneley Studio
Established by Simon Feneley, our studio specialises in contemporary residential design, delivering bespoke architectural solutions across St Albans, Hertfordshire, London, and the Home Counties. With a background at award-winning practices, including eight years as co-Director at Edward Cullinan Architects, Simon leads a client-focused process that prioritises site-specific design and active client collaboration. Our expertise in securing planning approvals on challenging sites, including Conservation Areas, has earned recognition through Civic Awards and features in architectural publications.We maintain a rigorous focus on quality, from initial concept to final construction, ensuring functional yet aesthetically striking homes. Client testimonials highlight our ability to balance creative vision with practical requirements, demonstrated through projects ranging from single-house developments to complex remodelling schemes. Our approach combines technical precision with a commitment to natural light integration, spatial innovation, and material authenticity, resulting in spaces that exceed client expectations while respecting environmental context.
Services
Residential Architecture
Housing Developments
New House Design
Bespoke Extensions
Home Remodelling
Planning Approvals
Highlights and features
- Founder Simon Feneley brings 15+ years' experience from award-winning practices
- Proven success securing planning approvals on challenging conservation sites
- Client-centric process with active involvement at every project stage
- Featured in architectural press for design excellence and innovation
- Recipient of Civic Award for Hill House development in Tunbridge Wells
What people say
Amazing designs
Superb communication
Stunning transformation
Innovative storage solutions
Excellent planning expertise
Services
Residential Architecture
Creating contemporary residential solutions that balance aesthetic appeal with functional requirements. Our approach integrates site-specific considerations and client preferences to deliver architecturally significant homes. Projects include single-house developments and multi-unit housing schemes across urban and rural settings.
Planning Approvals
Specialist support for securing planning permissions on challenging sites including Conservation Areas. We navigate complex regulations to unlock development potential while maintaining design integrity. Our success rate includes both private homeowner and commercial developer projects.
Bespoke Extensions
Tailored extension solutions that enhance existing properties while respecting architectural context. We focus on maximising natural light, optimising space usage, and creating seamless transitions between original structures and new additions through meticulous design detailing.
Home Remodelling
Comprehensive remodelling services transforming outdated properties into modern, functional spaces. Our work addresses spatial inefficiencies, incorporates innovative storage solutions, and updates architectural elements while preserving structural integrity and client budget parameters.
New House Design
Designing one-off contemporary homes that respond to site characteristics and client lifestyles. We specialise in creating light-filled spaces with innovative material applications, delivering residences that combine aesthetic distinctiveness with practical living requirements.
People
Simon Feneley
Founder & Director
Architect with 15+ years' experience at award-winning practices including Edward Cullinan Architects. Leads all projects with a focus on client collaboration, technical excellence, and context-sensitive design solutions that achieve planning approval success.
Questions
What areas do you cover for architectural projects?
We operate across St Albans, Hertfordshire, London, and the Home Counties, with experience in both urban and rural development contexts.
Can you help with planning applications in Conservation Areas?
Yes, we specialise in securing planning approvals for sensitive sites, including Conservation Areas, with a proven track record of successful applications.
What project types do you handle?
We focus on residential projects including new houses, housing developments, extensions, and property remodelling schemes for private and commercial clients.
How involved will I be in the design process?
Clients participate throughout every stage, from initial concepts to final construction details, ensuring designs fully reflect their requirements and preferences.
What design approach do you use?
Our approach combines modernist principles with practical considerations, prioritising natural light integration, material authenticity, and spatial innovation tailored to each site's context.
