# Stewart Nicholson Architects

Stewart Nicholson Architects is an architect in Hove. Rated 5.0/5 from 17 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this trader, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

Trust Score: 38 out of 100 (building a public record). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 17 reviews.

## About
Brighton & Hove based Architect working with clients to design beautiful homes, extensions, conversions and refurbishments. I enjoy working closely with my clients to produce the right results for them. My approach to projects is to understand the vision and objectives of the client and then work hard to explore options to find a solution that surpasses expectations yet remains practical, achievable and lasting. For me the project is about you the client. I am passionate about good design, my work is modern and I aim to make the best use of what is already there – the site, the climate, the views, the path of the sun to maximise the potential of your scheme achieving the biggest effect for your budget. I am experienced in dealing with tricky projects and design challenges. For the past two years I have been working onsite to deliver a £500k project, taking the scheme through planning to completion as designer, project manager & main contractor. I have years of experience of the planning system, successfully gaining permission on a number of schemes including those within conservation areas, I also have experience on dealing with local contractors – both good & bad. I graduated in architecture at UCL before working for various 'boutique' practices specialising in high end residential projects both in London and Brighton. My experience is in residential, office, listed building planning and building with a specialism in 3d design and visualisation. I hope you enjoy the images of my work, please feel free to contact me to discuss your project.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Houzz | 5.0/5 | 17 |

Rated 5.0, above the local average for architects in Hove. Across 10 architects in Hove, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

## Trades
Architect, Builder

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- 3D Rendering
- Accessible Design
- Architectural Design
- Architectural Drawings
- Basement Design
- Bathroom Design
- Boot Room Design
- Building Conservation
- Building Design
- Custom Build Homes
- Decking Design
- Drafting

## Awards & recognition
- 2× Best of Houzz winner (2022, 2021)

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 17 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 2 (none currently verifiable)
- Companies House status: Unknown
- Evidence held from: Houzz, Architects Registration Board, RIBA
- Public evidence last checked May 2026

## Before you hire an architect
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- Only 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.
- Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact.
- Check the credentials and registrations that matter for this work, and that they are current.

## Contact
- Phone: 07966 476681

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