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Julie Richards Architecture & Design Ltd.
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Evidence summary
This architectural design practice works on a wide range of commercial and residential projects, from interior design to urban planning. Formed in 2002, the practice provides design services from initial conceptual ideas through to final details like lighting and material finishes.
From public sources, July 2026
Trust Score
29out of 100
- Rated 4.7 from 11 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volumeLow · 11
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say23.5 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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4.7out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz11 reviews · 4.7 avg
Sources
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Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
We are an architectural design practice working with both commercial and residential projects. The practice was formed in 2002 in London. From 2017 it now operates from studios in Nottinghamshire, and has a wide range of experience in diverse scales and types of projects ranging from interior design, to architecture and urban planning. Our objective is to provide the highest possible standards of design on every project undertaken. We seek to achieve this aim by listening to our clients and then adding value through design innovation and performance. Our role is to lead the client from the initial conceptual idea to the final details of the spatial proposal, encompassing lighting and furniture design and the specification of material finishes, furniture, fixtures and fittings. Get in touch today!
Services they list
Accessible DesignArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBathroom DesignBuilding DesignFloor PlansHouse PlansNew Home ConstructionProject ManagementSpace PlanningStaircase DesignBasement Conversion
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What this business says about itself
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What this business says about itself
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Accreditations it displays. Confirm each is current on the official register before you hire:
- RIBA Chartered Practice · verify (opens in new tab)
- Chartered Architect (RIBA) · verify (opens in new tab)
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Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingOperating since at least 2020 (6 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
Website online since2005Award-winning since2020
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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Verify at the sourceCheck them yourself
"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 Julie Richards Architecture & Design Ltd.
Is Julie Richards Architecture & Design Ltd. a legitimate business?
Julie Richards Architecture & Design Ltd. has 11 independent public reviews, rated 4.7 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 Julie Richards Architecture & Design Ltd.?
Julie Richards Architecture & Design Ltd. has 11 public reviews, averaging 4.7 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.
How do I know Julie Richards Architecture & Design Ltd.'s reviews are genuine?
Julie Richards Architecture & Design Ltd.'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 Julie Richards Architecture & Design Ltd. won any awards?
Julie Richards Architecture & Design Ltd. holds 1 independent award, including Best of Houzz winner (2020). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
What does Julie Richards Architecture & Design Ltd. specialise in?
Julie Richards Architecture & Design Ltd. lists specialist services including Accessible Design, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Bathroom Design, Building Design, Floor Plans. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
When was Julie Richards Architecture & Design Ltd.'s website registered?
Julie Richards Architecture & Design Ltd.'s website has been online since 2005, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.