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Form+Folk
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
32out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 11 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 11
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say25.4 of 60
Independent checks4.3 of 30
Track record2.2 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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Trust at a glance
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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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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz11 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for architects in Birmingham
Across 31 architects in Birmingham, 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
2 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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Review sources
Business and public registers
Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
The studio was originally founded in 2019 by David Holland to design and deliver sustainable, well-crafted homes for domestic clients. In 2025, we rebranded to Form+Folk to better reflect our people-centric ethos; a commitment to designing spaces that nurture both their inhabitants and the wider environment. At Form+Folk, we believe architecture should be timeless, crafted with care, and rooted in sustainability. We value close collaboration with clients, consultants and contractors, and strive to make projects an enjoyable process for everyone involved. Based in Worcestershire, we primarily work on domestic projects (renovations and new-build one-off homes) but are also expanding into community-focused and small-scale hospitality work. We operate across much of England and Wales, embracing both rural and urban settings.
Services they list
Architectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignCustom Build HomesDesign ConsultationDraftingEco HomesFloor PlansHome RenovationHouse ExtensionsHouse Plans
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What this business says about itself
From their own website
What this business says about itself
- Established: 2019 (7 years in business)
Accreditations it displays. Confirm each is current on the official register before you hire:
- RIBA Chartered Practice · verify (opens in new tab)
- ARB Registered (Architects Registration Board) · verify (opens in new tab)
- Certified Passivhaus Designer · verify (opens in new tab)
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Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingOperating since at least 2022 (4 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
They say, established2019Award-winning since2022Website online since2025
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
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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 Form+Folk
Is Form+Folk a legitimate business?
Form+Folk has 11 independent public reviews, rated 5 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 Form+Folk?
Form+Folk has 11 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.
How do I know Form+Folk's reviews are genuine?
Form+Folk's 11 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 Form+Folk won any awards?
Form+Folk holds 1 independent award, including Best of Houzz winner (2022). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
What does Form+Folk specialise in?
Form+Folk lists specialist services including Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Building Conservation, Building Design, Custom Build Homes, Design Consultation. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
When was Form+Folk's website registered?
Form+Folk's website has been online since 2025, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.
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