Public evidence profile · Checked May 2026

Thornton Architecture Studio

ArchitectBelfast5.07 reviews · 1 independent public source
Credentials & registries
Architects Registration Board
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
32out of 100
Building a public record
  • Rated 5.0 from 7 reviews
  • 1 credential shown

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How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 7
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown

How this score is made up

What customers say22.9 of 60
Independent checks7.3 of 30
Track record1.3 of 10
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  • Licences and credentials3 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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Credentials and memberships

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Independent recognition

Awards & recognition

2× Best of Houzz winner (2025, 2022)

Best of Houzz is an annual award from the home-renovation platform Houzz, given to the professionals its community rates most highly for design or customer service.

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What customers say

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5.0out of 5
7 reviews in public evidence
Where these reviews are published
  • Houzz7 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context

Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for architects in Belfast

Across 11 architects in Belfast, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

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Public evidence last checked May 2026

About

Thornton Architecture Studio is an Architecture practice in Northern Ireland, which specialises in Home design, improvement, renovation and extension. Passionate about architectural design and focused on sustainability Thornton Architecture Studio seeks to provide the best solution to your design problem. Whether you feel you have out grown your current home and want to look at its potential to extend or are considering buying a property and want to understand its potential.

Services they list

Accessible DesignArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBoot Room DesignBuilding DesignComplete Kitchen RenovationCustom Build HomeDesign ConsultationEco HomesFloor PlansGarage DesignGarden Plans

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About this business

How long they've really been tradingOperating since at least 2022 (4 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
Website online since2010Award-winning since2022
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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.

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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.

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Common questions about Thornton Architecture Studio

Is Thornton Architecture Studio a legitimate business?

Thornton Architecture Studio 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 Thornton Architecture Studio?

Thornton Architecture Studio 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 Thornton Architecture Studio's reviews are genuine?

Thornton Architecture Studio'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.

Is Thornton Architecture Studio qualified and accredited?

We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Thornton Architecture Studio, including Architects Registration Board. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Architects Registration Board is the Architects Registration Board: by law you must be ARB-registered to call yourself an architect in the UK.

Has Thornton Architecture Studio won any awards?

Thornton Architecture Studio holds 1 independent award, including 2× Best of Houzz winner (2025, 2022). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.

What does Thornton Architecture Studio specialise in?

Thornton Architecture Studio lists specialist services including Accessible Design, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Boot Room Design, Building Design, Complete Kitchen Renovation. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.

When was Thornton Architecture Studio's website registered?

Thornton Architecture Studio's website has been online since 2010, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.

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