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LIFE SIZE Architecture
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Evidence summary
Founded by Rob Beach-Beer, this Brighton-based architectural practice helps clients in Brighton, London and across the South-East get the most from their homes. The firm has been active since 2009 and offers a wide range of services including house extensions, renovations and new builds.
From public sources, July 2026
Trust Score
48out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 29 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume29
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say31.9 of 60
Independent checks9.4 of 30
Track record6.3 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 details5.1 of 5.1
- Photos of their work0 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0.9 of 1.7
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Trust at a glance
2 checksWhat we can verify about LIFE SIZE Architecture
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Awards & recognition1 independent awardSee detail →Companies HouseActive incorporated businessSee detail →
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Awards & recognition
These are independent third-party awards: recognition earned from review communities and trade bodies, never paid placement.
Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
LIFE SIZE Architecture is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameLIFE SIZE Architecture
Company number06938822
Incorporated
Registered activityArchitectural activities
Official checkOn the public register
Why this helps you judge trust: this trader is linked to a registered company with named people who are legally accountable for it, on an official register anyone can check, a layer of accountability an unregistered trader doesn't offer. Around 17 years on the register also points to an established business rather than a brand-new one.
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
- Houzz29 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for architects in Brighton
Across 64 architects in Brighton, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
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About
We are a Brighton-based architectural practice founded by Rob Beach-Beer. Formerly 3eleven Design, Life Size is an evolution of the vision, approach, ethos and attitude to architecture and design that we have developed over a number of years. We work towards helping clients in Brighton, London and across the South-East get the most they can from their homes.
Services they list
3D RenderingAccessible DesignArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement ConversionBasement DesignBathroom DesignBoot Room DesignBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignComplete Kitchen RenovationCustom Build Homes
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Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingIndependent sources agree they've been operating since at least 2009. That's 17 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.
Company registered2009Award-winning since2017Website online since2019
A real, registered businessWe cross-checked Companies House: this business is officially registered for work that matches the architect services it advertises - independent confirmation it's a genuine business set up to do this kind of work, not just a directory entry.
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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 LIFE SIZE Architecture
Is LIFE SIZE Architecture a legitimate business?
LIFE SIZE Architecture has 29 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. It is a registered business on Companies House, listed as active, and the public register shows no adverse status (no dissolution, insolvency or strike-off) against it. 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 LIFE SIZE Architecture?
LIFE SIZE Architecture has 29 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 LIFE SIZE Architecture's reviews are genuine?
LIFE SIZE Architecture's 29 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 LIFE SIZE Architecture won any awards?
LIFE SIZE Architecture holds 1 independent award, including 10× Best of Houzz winner (2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
Is LIFE SIZE Architecture a registered business?
LIFE SIZE Architecture is a registered business on Companies House (company number 06938822), incorporated 19 Jun 2009, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does LIFE SIZE Architecture specialise in?
LIFE SIZE Architecture lists specialist services including 3D Rendering, Accessible Design, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Conversion, Basement 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 LIFE SIZE Architecture's website registered?
LIFE SIZE Architecture's website has been online since 2019, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.