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Tom Turner Architects draws inspiration from the beauty of vernacular farmhouses, Jacobean manors and the measured formality of Georgian architecture. At the heart of the practice is a deep respect for the evolution of the English House, paired with a clear understanding of how people live today.
Whether working with historic buildings or designing new homes rooted in tradition, the practice creates houses that feel entirely of their place and are cherished by those who live in them.
The studio’s work is guided by a belief that good architecture is timeless and is shaped by craft, proportion and atmosphere rather than fashion. For Tom and his team tradition is not static but living and adaptable, offering a rich foundation for contemporary life. Their projects draw on the lessons of the past while embracing modern needs, comfort and longevity.
A strong, collaborative relationship with each client underpins every project. Recognising that building or restoring a home is both a personal and demanding undertaking, the practice has developed a rigorous and carefully considered process that brings clarity and confidence to the journey. The aim is always to ensure that time, care and investment are rewarded with homes of lasting quality.
The team’s work is driven by the belief that houses should enhance everyday life. Each project seeks to capture the emotional character of its setting, including the landscape, history and atmosphere of a place, and weave this together with thoughtful new architecture, creating homes that feel generous and enduring, now and for generations to come.
Myrtle Grove by Tom Turner; photograph by Jim Stephenson.
Founded in Sussex, Tom Turner Architects is a small, harmonious studio united by a shared passion for the English Country House. For both the team and their clients, there is a lasting pleasure in uncovering the stories held within old buildings, and in shaping new chapters that sit comfortably within this long architectural tradition.
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