Estate Architects for Unique Luxury Properties

Christopher David Design is a multidisciplinary studio of residential architects, interior designers and landscape designers, specialising in creating and reimagining luxurious country houses.

Working on extraordinary estates throughout the Home Counties and the South East, the team at Christopher David Design seamlessly blends old and new, interior and exterior, aesthetics and practicality to escort inspiring properties into their next chapter.

As architects, we find great inspiration in the craft’s oldest masters and original artisan practices, as well as the rich architectural history so abundant in our region. By applying thoughtful planning practices and intuitive design expertise, we support clients in envisioning a new life for their country house – whether it’s rejuvenating a beloved family home with generations of personal history, or offering a fresh perspective on a newly acquired heritage estate.

Specialist Architects for an Extraordinary Country Home

With meticulous planning and exacting standards as estate architects, we meet the needs and exceed the expectations of the most discerning clients. Our comprehensive, sympathetic approach to designing estate properties encompasses both respect for architectural history and the surrounding environment, as well as opportunities to rethink and refine.

With careful consideration, we create strong architectural relationships between the old and new, interiors and surroundings. Aiming for both restoration and rejuvenation, we ultimately achieve a richly layered, eminently inviting result.

It’s imperative for architects of a country house to encompass the entirety of the estate and its history in the design vision. We intensively collaborate with structural engineers, conservation officers, artisans and other experts in our network. Then we apply deep, careful design thinking to completely reconfigure these storied spaces into elegant, nuanced and characterful contemporary refuges.

Exploring a variety of design solutions allows us to both respect and leverage a prime location — whether perched on a riverside, nestled in a woodland, or on the cusp of a cosy village and a vista of farmland and pasture. In many country houses, the view from the windows is among its most beloved attributes.

Enforcing a strong connection from the home to its surroundings can be achieved through elements such as large modern glazed openings and vaulted ceilings. Extensions can be bold or subtle, blending in beautifully or making a striking statement. Even an aspect as elemental as an entranceway can enhance the home’s character and charm, creating a memorable arrival point for family and guests.

To unite past and present, we incorporate reclaimed and traditional materials such as timber, glass, brick and stone alongside modern innovations and techniques. Choosing the right blend achieves a balanced and beautiful relationship between old and new, existing and enhancement.
We actively seek ways to create meaningful “moments” in the design to highlight this cohesive contrast. The result is a transformation that both celebrates and elevates the architectural heritage and environmental context of the estate.