# Markos Design Workshop

Markos Design Workshop is a design and build in Birmingham. 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
Markos Design Workshop, a RIBA-accredited architecture firm, is the UK leader in eco-friendly homes. The practice is recognised globally for its expertise in advanced timber architecture and thoughtful, environmentally conscious designs delivered locally and internationally. We cherish direct, 1:1, tailored relationships with our clients. Clear communication is pivotal to our project approach, ensuring keen responsiveness to site and context and adherence to timelines and budgets that best fit our client's needs. The practice is highly regarded for its expertise in sustainable modern methods of construction (MMC) and design for manufacturing and assembly (DfMA). Additionally, it is widely recognised for its specialisation in advanced timber structures and commitment to sustainable practices. MDW adopts a unique, multidisciplinary, tacit knowledge approach to architecture rooted in our carpentry background. This gives us an understanding of the integration of materials and structures, enhancing our ability to determine 'what will work.' Our proficiency in this domain makes us a favoured choice among clients, leading engineering firms, and contractors. Our firm has secured over 20 grants in recent years and can assist clients in securing funding for their projects. Moreover, we have expertise as Architect Developers and own a portfolio of commercial properties. This equips us with a solid understanding of project costs and commercial limitations.

## 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 Birmingham. Across 10 rated design and builds in Birmingham, 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 with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MTT is showing a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Verified credentials on file: 0
- Companies House status: unknown
- Evidence held from: Houzz
- Public evidence last checked May 2026

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## Contact
- Phone: 07455148344

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