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Studio AWA
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
29out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 7 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 7
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say22.9 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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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz7 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for architects in Edinburgh
Across 25 architects in Edinburgh, 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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Review sources
Business and public registers
Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
I'm Anya, an architect with over 25 years of experience and the founder of Studio AWA. My mission is to help you create a home that brings you joy and perfectly fits your lifestyle. I specialise in home alterations and extensions, offering creative design solutions that enhance your living experience. Benefit from energy-efficient homes filled with natural light, elegant spaces for family gatherings and entertaining, and well-crafted interiors that add lasting value to your home. With me as your single point of contact, you’ll receive personalised attention throughout the entire journey, ensuring that your ideas and preferences are at the heart of every decision. What sets Studio AWA apart? I genuinely care for my clients and invest in the families I work with. You’ll receive not just a house, but a home that truly enhances your daily life. Let’s craft a home that’s uniquely you.
Services they list
3D RenderingAccessible DesignArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement ConversionBathroom DesignBoot Room DesignBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignComplete Kitchen RenovationCustom Build HomesDecking Design
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Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingOperating since at least 2025 (1 year), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
Website online since2019Award-winning since2025
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Worth checking yourself
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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 Studio AWA
Is Studio AWA a legitimate business?
Studio AWA has 7 independent public reviews, rated 5 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 Studio AWA?
Studio AWA has 7 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 Studio AWA's reviews are genuine?
Studio AWA's 7 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 Studio AWA won any awards?
Studio AWA holds 1 independent award, including Best of Houzz winner (2025). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
What does Studio AWA specialise in?
Studio AWA lists specialist services including 3D Rendering, Accessible Design, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Conversion, Bathroom 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 Studio AWA's website registered?
Studio AWA's website has been online since 2019, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.
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