About
Robin Nugent Architects, established in 1986 by Robin Nugent, is an RIBA Chartered Practice operating from studios in West Sussex and Devon. The firm comprises a dedicated team of seven professionals committed to delivering imaginative design solutions that conserve, enhance, and adapt existing structures while creating new spaces for residential, commercial, and community clients. Their mission emphasizes a personalized approach, ensuring that each project reflects the unique aspirations and requirements of their clients. Specializing in the conservation, repair, and reuse of historic buildings, Robin Nugent Architects possesses extensive experience in managing listed buildings and heritage environments across the South and South-West of England. Their portfolio includes alterations and additions to private houses, estate buildings, castles, forts, and the reordering of churches to accommodate contemporary community needs. The practice is adept at navigating the complexities of statutory listings and conservation areas, ensuring that interventions are both sensitive and compliant with regulatory standards. The firm's comprehensive suite of services encompasses feasibility studies, architectural design, conservation consultancy, planning and listed building consents, building regulations compliance, contract administration, and 3D design visualizations. Additionally, Robin Nugent serves as an approved Inspecting Architect for over 25 churches across four dioceses, overseeing major repair works and reordering projects. This breadth of expertise enables the practice to manage projects from initial concept through to completion, maintaining a consistent focus on quality and client satisfaction. Notable projects undertaken by Robin Nugent Architects include the restoration of Deepdene Gardens' historic structures, such as the Hope Mausoleum and Grotto and Steps, as well as the reordering of St Mary the Virgin Church in Headley. Their work has garnered recognition, with accolades such as being a finalist in the 2021 Civic Trust Awards within the Conservation Award category and receiving a Highly Commended designation in the Sussex Heritage Trust Awards 2020 in the Small-Scale Residential Award category. These achievements underscore the practice's commitment to excellence in both design and heritage conservation.
