Architects in Brighton
Brighton is a city of contrast rich in heritage, creativity, and individuality. At Stewart Nicholson Architects, we specialise in designing homes that reflect that same spirit. Whether you’re extending a Regency townhouse in Kemptown, modernising a Victorian terrace in Hanover, or building a new home on a coastal plot, we bring a contemporary, intelligent approach to residential architecture across Brighton.
We understand the local planning policies, conservation restrictions, and stylistic nuances that shape the city’s architecture and we know how to create modern homes that enhance both their setting and the lives of the people who live in them.
Brighton Home Extensions & Renovations
Many of our Brighton clients come to us with period properties in need of transformation homes with great bones but outdated layouts, poor daylight, or a lack of connection to outdoor space. We design side returns, rear extensions, and loft conversions that unlock a home’s full potential while respecting its architectural character.
From internal reconfigurations to full structural renovations, we bring together light, space, and clarity enhancing how homes feel and function for modern living. Every project is tailored to the client’s needs and the home’s context, whether that’s a compact terrace in Preston Park or a three-storey home near Queen’s Park.
New Builds & Contemporary Homes in Brighton
Brighton offers unique opportunities for one-off new builds, particularly in back land sites, garden plots, and edge-of-townland. We work with private clients and self-builders to create exciting, sustainable new homes blending bold architecture with practicality and planning awareness.
Our approach to new build design is collaborative and precise, with early feasibility work to assess site potential, followed by refined conceptual design, planning submissions, and detailed construction drawings. We believe modern homes should be functional, elegant, and rooted in their environment — and that’s what we deliver in Brighton.
Working in Brighton’s Conservation Areas
Brighton has more than 30 designated conservation areas, each with its own style, character, and planning sensitivities. We are highly experienced in designing within these areas — from Montpelier & Clifton Hill to North Laine and Kemp Town.
Our conservation area work involves developing contemporary yet sympathetic designs that meet local planning expectations and gain approval. We consult with heritage officers early in the process and submit clear, well-supported planning applications that respect the area’s historic value while pushing for intelligent, modern improvements.
Brighton has more than 30 designated conservation areas, each with its own style, character, and planning sensitivities. We are highly experienced in designing within these areas — from Montpelier & Clifton Hill to North Laine and Kemp Town.
Our conservation area work involves developing contemporary yet sympathetic designs that meet local planning expectations and gain approval. We consult with heritage officers early in the process and submit clear, well-supported planning applications that respect the area’s historic value while pushing for intelligent, modern improvements.
Generous with his time, forthcoming with his extensive knowledge and sound advice, we moved smoothly through the creative process. Stewart made suggestions for design innovations we would never have thought of, while remaining open to our ideas and mindful of our budget.
Greg & Miriam,Google review