Christopher David Design is an Architecture, Interior and Landscape Design Studio specialising in residential projects in Walton-onThames.
Our highly personalised architectural design process allows us to create truly beautiful Walton homes that are unique and distinctive to each homeowner. With our signature turnkey project management, and our meticulous standards, our clients appreciate not only the results, but the process.
We design homes that are timeless, elegant and welcoming, with a considered balance between aesthetics and comfort, luxury and function. The bespoke homes we create for our clients range from luxury new build homes to the sympathetic re-imagination and refurbishment of listed buildings and properties in conservation areas. Our expertise covers extensions, renovations, and basement conversions.
Our comprehensive design services allow us to reflect the best of modern living standards and the beauty of Walton-on-Thames history, environmental context, and visual character. And because our studio offers not only architectural design services, but also interior design, landscape design and project management, we can ensure that clients’ experience of designing a home with us is seamless, satisfying, and enjoyable.
A charming Surrey market town, Walton-on-Thames is nestled in a picturesque waterfront setting along the banks of the River Thames. Just southwest of central London, it blends an array of quaint suburban streets with a historic town centre of Celtic origin.
Having developed over centuries, the town reflects a diverse range of architectural styles and influences. In the town centre a mix of buildings with distinctive Tudor, Georgian, and Victorian-era facades and period details line the streets. Progressing further into the residential areas, the variety increases, with Edwardian and Art Deco and even more contemporary influences creating a dynamically appealing streetscape.
With deep roots dating back to the Domesday Book in the 11th century, the town’s history is evident in its architecture, a highlight being the mediaeval St. Mary’s Church. A market town in mediaeval times, Walton-on-Thames later became a popular destination for Londoners looking to escape the city during the Victorian era. Notable listed buildings such as The Manor House, Bridge House and Rowland House, as well as the Churchfield Almshouses and Riverhouse Barn, punctuate the town’s landscape with evidence of how its architectural character has evolved over the centuries.
Benefitting from its proximity to the river, Walton offers lovely views and opportunities for leisure. With lush green spaces, parks and gardens, it ideally balances urban energy and natural beauty.
The residential architecture of Walton’s suburban streets reflects a rich mix of architectural influences and a wealth of period homes exude historical charm. Tudor-style houses, characterised by their timber-framed structures, steeply pitched roofs, and leaded windows, can be found scattered throughout the town. Georgian properties, known for their symmetrical facades, sash windows, and classical details, are also prevalent. Elegant Victorians abound, showcasing ornate brickwork, bay windows, and decorative cornices, often with the promise of spacious interiors, high ceilings and intricate detailing inside. Edwardian homes in Walton-on-Thames, representing a transition to more modern architectural styles, frequently boast gabled roofs, large windows, and brick or stucco exteriors, offering a comfortable blend of historical character and more contemporary living.
Beyond its remarkable heritage, Walton also features pockets of more contemporary architectural styles. Art Deco buildings, characterised by their geometric shapes, streamlined designs, and decorative motifs, offer a striking contrast to the older homes. More recent developments include modern apartments and houses designed with a focus on clean lines, open spaces, and energy-efficient features. And along the river, modern waterfront apartments with expansive glass facades sit alongside period houses with private river access and lovely gardens.
Taking cues from geographic and historical influences as well as existing architecture and cultural context, the team at Christopher David Design bring to life homes that are both integral and distinctive to the local environment and the lifestyle of the homeowner. When we design homes in Walton, it is with a comprehensive perspective of the home – its past, present and potential.
The lush riverside setting and rich history of Walton-on-Thames make its homes a tapestry of beautiful local materials, from the stone and timber of its oldest structures to the brick, stucco, slate, tile and glass of progressively more contemporary buildings. The opportunities for wonderful landscape design and remarkable restorations are abundant in Walton.
Whether renovating, expanding or starting anew, the ideal architectural designer in Walton-on-Thames will approach creating a home with considered balance – among innovation, improvement, and an appreciation for the existing surroundings and their historical context. The team at Christopher David Design embrace this as a dynamic challenge with enormous potential for a rewarding outcome.
If you’re considering working with a Walton-on-Thames architectural designer, we would welcome a discussion with you to explore how we can help. Please get in touch for a complimentary, no-obligation consultation.
Our comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to residential architecture is fully personalised and highly adaptable to each project and client – ensuring a home that is uniquely suited to Walton-on-Thames and completely customised to the homeowner.
In an ideal living environment, the three core design elements of a project are intertwined — the landscape with the architecture, the architecture with the interior, the interior with the landscape. At Christopher David Design, our experienced team approaches each brief with the benefit of deep expertise and intuitive vision across architectural design, interior design, landscape design and project management.
The result of engaging us for architecture in Walton-on-Thames is a congruous and connected home that flows elegantly and intuitively – it is unique to the client and harmonious with its surroundings.
It’s straightforward and easy to take the first step of exploring the architectural design process by booking a free consultation with a member of our team. From there, we discover a client’s preferences and requirements, which helps us build a strong and detailed brief for the project. We review the property or site to understand the characteristics, opportunities and constraints. Then we discuss these in depth with you and answer your questions about the project, our design approach, and the build process. After confirming the project requirements, we provide a fee proposal for the complete work. Once accepted, we begin the design process.
Click here to book a free design consultation.
Christopher David Design is a fresh, creative architectural design studio that draws inspiration from the oldest masters of the craft. We help clients reimagine where and how they live – balancing the tangible and the tactile with the elements of space, light and proportion to create homes that elevate everyday life to an art form. Our process is meticulous, creative and entirely bespoke to each client and each project.
Click here for a complete description of our architectural design services and studio ethos.
At Christopher David Design, we completely handle the planning permission process for our clients. As we develop the design, we continuously assess, adapt and refine according to local Borough of Elmbridge council requirements — collaborating closely with the client so that the ultimate design brief represents a feasible project that aligns with the client’s design vision. We then prepare all required drawings, reports and documentation so that the council can fully evaluate the project, liaising and negotiating with the local authority planning officers and providing updates until the process is complete.
For more on our full planning permission services, please click here.
An important part of our work in Walton-on-Thames, with its rich history, is to support our clients with professional guidance as they navigate the unique privileges and responsibilities associated with stewardship of a listed building. At Christopher David Design, we closely collaborate with the local Borough of Elmbridge conservation officers throughout the design journey to obtain planning permission and listed building consent for exterior/interior repairs and alterations. The conservation officers will consider plans, advise on appropriate materials and techniques and assess the progress and results of the project.
For more on our complete listed building design services, please click here.
