PROFILE
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At Etchells Architecture we believe good design makes things better and good design is sustainable design. Ensuring this statement holds true in all of our work, we apply the following core values to all work undertaken.
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Responsive - does the project respond appropriately to its context?
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Sustainable - Now more than ever, the importance of creating a more sustainable way to live is paramount in all of our work.
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Functional - have we listened to and understood the Client's requirements and are these met? Is the project safe, can it be built, operated and maintained safely.
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Buildable - is it designed to be robust with consideration of how it goes together? has it been considered holistically, are structure, building services, landscape integrated?
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Uplifting - is the project going to have a positive impact on the people who use it?
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Your home is a significant financial and emotional investment, so it is understandable to want to shape it to your personal needs, tastes and aspirations. Taking this beyond choices of furnishing and decoration, to fundamentally change the built form of your home, can be a daunting prospect without professional guidance.
If you have the opportunity to be able to build an entirely unique new home, or wish to substantially change or extend your current home, knowing where to start can be difficult. We can offer you a professional service to help envisage and realise your ideal home.
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DIRECTOR
Mike Etchells
BSc (Hons), Architecture and Environmental Design
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Mike begin his architectural studies at Sheffield Hallam University where he graduated in 2006. Following this he developed both his design and technical knowledge within the award winning practice, coda Studios of Sheffield. From here he gained experience working in the inner city residential sector, specialising in mixed use developments and the refurbishment of listed buildings.
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Mike then moved on to Planning Design Practice, Derby. Working as the company's sole Architectural Designer he gained in depth knowledge of the local planning system whilst studying for a Dip Arch, again at Sheffield Hallam University.
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In 2014, Mike made the move to another award winning practice, HSSP Architects, where he developed a specialism for bespoke residential architecture, winning multiple design awards including two LABC East Midlands awards and recently also winning two craftsmanship awards for the conversion and restoration of grade 2 listed buildings.
Mike's interest in the development of a sustainable residential language within his work ultimately led to his establishing of Etchells Architecture in 2020, with the aim of bringing his expertise to small scale, residential developments, helping people to maximise their home's potential.
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