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Design Work Studios Ltd
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Evidence summary
Design Work Studios Ltd specialises in residential extensions, new builds, and bespoke architectural design. They focus on creating environments that enhance the human experience, with a particular emphasis on wellness within architecture.
The studio offers comprehensive in-house expertise, including concept design, planning feasibility, and technical packages. They are recognised for their innovative approach and commitment to meeting client briefs.
From public sources, July 2026
Trust Score
31out of 100
- Rated 4.8 from 15 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volumeLow · 15
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say25.8 of 60
Independent checks4.3 of 30
Track record1.3 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them3.4 of 3.4
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
- Registered company details0 of 5.1
- Photos of their work0 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0.9 of 1.7
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Awards & recognition
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Source-listed gallery
1 photoPhotos listed on Houzz
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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4.8out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz15 reviews · 4.8 avg
Local context
Rated 4.8, in line with the local average for architects in Reading
Across 28 architects in Reading, the typical rating is 4.7 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
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Review sources
Business and public registers
Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
At Design Work Studios we design environments that enhance the physical, emotional, and social human experience - in short, Wellness within Architecture. We are highly regarded for creating the most innovative and creative designs and builds. We are better known, however, for creating spaces that meet the brief financially, and above all, with our client’s bespoke interpretation of wellness at the centre of our designs, especially in recent times, as we begin to live differently in the spaces we inhabit. We have in-house expertise in every area to do with Concept Design, Technical Packages, Virtual Reality, Planning Feasibility, Quantity Surveying, Contract Administration, Landscape Design and Interior Design. If you are looking for Residential Extensions and Conversions, New Builds, Care Homes, PDR Schemes, Planning Feasibility, Technical Packages, Joint Ventures and Development Opportunities – we would love to hear from you.
Services they list
3D RenderingAccessible DesignArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignDesign ConsultationDraftingFloor PlansGarden PlansHome RenovationHouse Extensions
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Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingOperating since at least 2019 (7 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
Website online since2015Award-winning since2019
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
Only a few public reviews are shown. Ask for recent references you can contact.
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"Architect" is a title protected by law - only people on the official Architects Register (held by ARB) may use it. Confirm they're on it before you commission a design.
Check the Architects RegisterOnly someone on the Architects Registration Board (ARB) register may legally call themselves an 'architect' in the UK. Ask for their ARB number and check it free at arb.org.uk. An 'architectural designer' or 'technologist' is a different, unregistered role (often capable, but not the same protection).
Agree how they charge before any work starts (a percentage of the build cost, a fixed fee, or an hourly rate) and exactly which stages it covers (concept design, planning application, building-regulations drawings, work on site), so there are no surprises later.
Confirm what they will actually handle versus what is excluded (the planning application, the building-control drawings, and whether they will administer the builder's contract on site), and get it, and a portfolio of similar projects, in writing.
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Common questions about Design Work Studios Ltd
Is Design Work Studios Ltd a legitimate business?
Design Work Studios Ltd has 15 independent public reviews, rated 4.8 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about Design Work Studios Ltd?
Design Work Studios Ltd has 15 public reviews, averaging 4.8 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.
How do I know Design Work Studios Ltd's reviews are genuine?
Design Work Studios Ltd's 15 public reviews come from a named public review source. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show the review source information and aggregate rating we hold rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Has Design Work Studios Ltd won any awards?
Design Work Studios Ltd holds 1 independent award, including 3× Best of Houzz winner (2022, 2020, 2019). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
What does Design Work Studios Ltd specialise in?
Design Work Studios Ltd lists specialist services including 3D Rendering, Accessible Design, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Building Conservation, Building Design. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
When was Design Work Studios Ltd's website registered?
Design Work Studios Ltd's website has been online since 2015, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.
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