# Emmett Russell Architects

Emmett Russell Architects is a design and build in Bristol. Rated 5.0/5 from 3 public reviews across 1 named source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile — independent reviews, credentials and registry data cross-checked across named sources, with no ads and no paid placement.

## About
Emmett Russell Architects are a Bristol based architectural practice engaged in a broad portfolio of work including projects in housing, urban design, education, community buildings as well as bespoke residential projects. The practice draws on the wide experience of its two directors, Victoria Emmett and Tom Russell, both of whom have held key positions in nationally and internationally respected practices prior to establishing ERA. Together we have developed a reputation for imaginative and ambitious designs within the constraints of existing buildings and sensitive sites. We have won a number of high profile architectural competitions including two National RIBA competitions and the international Europan 9 competition. Our practice is informed by our engagement with teaching and research. We are an RIBA Chartered Practice and a Member of the Green Register of Construction Professionals.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Houzz | — | 3 |

_Per-source review counts may overlap — they need not sum to the 3 cross-checked total above._

Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for design and builds in Bristol. Across 12 rated design and builds in Bristol, the typical rating is 5.0★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

## Trades
Design And Build

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 3 public reviews on this profile. (via Houzz)
- Source profile spread: MTT is showing 1 source profile for this trader. (via Houzz)
- Business identity: MTT is showing public business identity data for company number 08802579 with operating status active. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MTT is showing a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Accreditations shown: MTT is showing 2 credentials or accreditations on this profile. (via Public credential evidence)

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## Credentials & sources
- Verified credentials on file: 2
  - ARB
  - Architects Registration Board: the Architects Registration Board — by law you must be ARB-registered to call yourself an architect in the UK
- Companies House status: active
- Evidence held from: Houzz
- Public evidence last checked May 2026

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## Contact
- Phone: 01179070492

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