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  Jack T

  George helped us tremendously with our renovations as well as introducing us to suppliers. He is very diligent, pragmatic and helpful. I spoke with many other architects before choosing George and no one will come close to his service. I’d highly recommend having an initial chat and you’ll know what I mean. I’ve already recommend him to a few friends and all have been pleased so far!

  20-05-2023
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  Terence O'Connor

  It was a pleasure working with George for GOA studios, his ideas were excellent and he really understood what we wanted from the project. We were so pleased with the end result which completely transformed the way we use and enjoy our home.

  19-05-2023
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  Gill Allison

  George provided a clear understanding of his services, initially providing options and ideas in developing our plans and then skilfully guiding us through the various elements of the planning process up to the start of work on the project. Throughout he was readily accessible, was a constant source of information for materials and contractors, ultimately providing us with a thorough package that allowed for effective and accurate costing of the project. We are very happy with the service provided.

  26-11-2022
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  Samuel Williamson

  We contacted several architects for help with designing an extension for our ground floor flat, but George stood out immediately for the amount of detailed advice he offered us right from the outset. We had various questions and he was always really responsive and helpful. When he came round to talk through our plans, he had a very calm and friendly tone. We discussed a few options and he set out how likely he felt each would be to get approval and why, and what could be done to maximise the likelihood of approval in each case without compromising on the key aspects that were most important to us. While the option we chose was ultimately not approved, we always knew it had a lower likelihood of success than the others. We’d wanted to take a punt anyway as that design would have given us the most space, and George had a plan B lined up to submit in the event of a rejection, which I’m confident would have been approved. In the end though we decided to move house instead of submitting the revised plans as having our baby sleeping with us in a one bedroom flat was taking its toll, and we just needed more space sooner than the extension would have been finished. All no fault of George’s though, and we can really speak very highly of him - very professional and approachable throughout, quick to deliver the plans and submit them on our behalf, and a real ally in navigating the planning process. We’ll definitely not hesitate in contacting him again if we want to extend our next property.

  26-10-2022
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  Michelle Paschali

  George is our architect for our current extension project and he has been extremely knowledgeable and reassuring throughout the entire process so far. We’ve been dealing with a tough planning permission process due to constant negative comments from our neighbors on the planning submissions. However, George has always been so efficient in liaising with our council, and fighting our corner to support our application being approved. We recently received our approval and we are over the moon with this news. George was able to advise us well and reassure us any time we had any doubts, or concerns over the comments being made on our application. From the start of the process George has been very efficient and has shown his high attention to detail with our plans. We’re looking forward to continuing this project with George and we would highly recommend him.

  26-08-2022
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  Candy Xinchen Gao

  We approached George for our rear, side and loft extension because of our friend's recommendation. At the time, we met several architect and George turned out to be best - not only his in-depth knowledge of council planners, but also his empathic listening. It approves we are right. In fact, we had a bit issue with planner during the application process - the planner was changing her mind and was asking for a major change near the approval. George acted quickly and fight for our side, he even filed complaint to the senior planner. In the end, we got exactly what we are asking for with no delays. We cannot achieve it without help from George. Actually, before I wrote the review for George, I took a look on the other reviews and would like explain the way we see George and his work. Each council has their own rules in planning permission, it can vary from one planner to the other, but the fundamental cannot be challenged. The architect does not have much impact on the planner, i.e. it is unlikely to have one architect to get council approved for a complicated planning case, while the others cannot. We are in Camden - one of the most strict councils in the London. The first time I met with George, he told me what can be achieved and what the planner does not like straight away. We did come across some architects that gave us the false promise, which cannot be approved by the council. I understood that some home owners may want to push the boundaries, hoping to get more approved. In that case, the result can make them a bit disappointing. Again thank you so much for George's help, we are really happy with our new home!

  26-05-2021
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  karen livingston

  A very disappointing experience, I conceded my poor responsiveness but in a pandemic and having other commitments of livelihood I think I can be excused. I had expected that a planning application would warrant follow up or at least understanding of the local authorities mechanisms. I received initial drawings that included the side return which was never part of the brief but clearly to ensure use of my funds was presented anyway to give me an idea. My application was refused and after the fact advised that during the decision process the council would normally follow up on areas of concern,. they did not, but neither did George. So the fact I needed a tree report was not advised to me, nor the fact that my roof was too high, but details only I can follow up on or pay additional fees. Appreciate the copyright issues but navigating the appeal has been my choice, given the frankly dismal service. It says something when the local authority is more helpful then your agent. There is noting remotely humble about the service and George is never wrong, the fault appears to always lay someone else. The council or presumably myself. Having been truly green at the beginning of this process I can say I would not recommend GOA studios, I can only assume the positive ratings relate to bigger projects.

  26-05-2021
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  Ed Oakley

  George is a good Architect and I had no issues with the quality of his work. We faced some difficult and challenging planning responses, which we ultimately overcame with our second planning application , which was successful. I do however have to add, at times, we did struggle with Georges style of communication and mannerism, which affected our ability to collaboratively work together. We are hands-on clients, and wanted to be involved in the design process and implement our preferences; unfortunately this did cause friction with George and we found the situation needlessly stressful and frustrating at times. We did however get there in the end, it was a long process which perhaps pushed George to his limit.

  26-05-2021
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  Rupert Willard

  George at GOAStudio was an exceptional architect on our project. Although we are experienced in restoration we had never actually built an extension before and without his creativity and knowledge we would have made several mistakes, I think. In all the excitement we changed our minds a couple of times and he provided new drawings that nailed it each time. I found him well connected with other professionals providing contacts for our consideration, like engineers, arboriculturalists (tree wonks), etc. There was never a question he could not answer and he was always responsive. Although we're in a conservation area our plans to extended beyond 3 metres were approved first time. He also helped us manage tense relationships with a neighbour who felt disadvantaged by our plans. And his drawings etc made the party wall process a breeze. All in all, thoroughly recommended. And THANK YOU George!

  26-05-2019
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  vivienne warman

  Kitchen Co-Ordination have worked with George of GOAStudios for many years - he is a complete pleasure to work with. Very professional - plans are always very precise and accurate - should I ever have to ask questions he responds really quickly - Every job we have worked on together has been a success - We always try to find good architects and George of Goa Studios is certainly one of our favourites

  26-05-2019