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Ninety One Architects
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
36out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 8 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 8
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say23.6 of 60
Independent checks8.9 of 30
Track record3.9 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them2.9 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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Awards & recognition
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Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
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Legal nameNinety One Architects
Company numberSC696721
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Registered activityArchitectural activities
Official checkOn the public register
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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
- Houzz8 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for architects in Glasgow
Across 40 architects in Glasgow, 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
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About
Ninety One Architects was set up with one specific aim; to make architecture simple. The focus is on delivering high quality design solutions to your specific needs, whilst ensuring the whole process is as simple and as stress-free as possible, by letting us take care of everything for you. We understand that working with an Architect is something many people will be doing for the first time, and our aim is to make it an enjoyable and simple process for you. We look to involve the client in the initial design stage – the exciting part – and we will deal with the processes and applications that come with building works and design projects so you don’t need to. It is all part of the service of using an Architect and we are more than happy to guide you through it all. Ninety One Architects is run by Claudio Marini who has considerable experience working on a broad range of architectural projects, specialising in the residential and hospitality sectors. In using these skills, combined with his experience in practice and on site, Claudio set up Ninety One Architects to provide a new, fresh approach to architecture with the aim of making the process of working with an Architect more accessible.
Services they list
Architectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement ConversionBuilding DesignComplete Kitchen RenovationCustom Build HomesEco HomesFloor PlansHome RenovationHouse ExtensionsHouse PlansHouse Restoration
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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 2021. That's 5 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.
Company registered2021Award-winning since2022
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 Ninety One Architects
Is Ninety One Architects a legitimate business?
Ninety One Architects has 8 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 Ninety One Architects?
Ninety One Architects has 8 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 Ninety One Architects' reviews are genuine?
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Has Ninety One Architects won any awards?
Ninety One Architects holds 1 independent award, including 2× Best of Houzz winner (2023, 2022). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
Is Ninety One Architects a registered business?
Ninety One Architects is a registered business on Companies House (company number SC696721), incorporated 23 Apr 2021, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does Ninety One Architects specialise in?
Ninety One Architects lists specialist services including Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Conversion, Building Design, Complete Kitchen Renovation, Custom Build Homes. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
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