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- 27 Jun 2026
Public evidence profile · Checked May 2026
Vita Architecture Ltd
Planning history
1 public planning application
Credentials & registries
RIBA
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Evidence summary
Vita Architecture is a young and driven practice in London and Surrey, led by Ben Lee and Ruta Benetyte. They focus on bespoke design, aiming to deliver projects that exceed the expectations of their clients.
The practice works on a range of projects from small domestic to large scale buildings, including residential, educational and commercial developments.
From public sources, July 2026
Trust Score
30out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 7 reviews
- 1 credential shown
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 checks5.8 of 30
Track record1.3 of 10
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials1.5 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
Verified planning history
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Planning history
Vita Architecture Ltd’s real planning history from public planning applications, showing where they’ve worked and how often schemes were approved. · Active in 2016
planning applications1
approved schemes1
councils worked in1
What they work on
The kinds of project Vita Architecture Ltd has filed planning applications for.
- Rear extension1
- Extension1
Council experience
- Greenwich · 1 application since 2016See planning experience in Greenwich
Recent planning applications
- Approved36 DUNVEGAN ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1SAConstruction of a single storey rear extension.
Credentials and checks
Credentials, licences and vetting
Credentials and associations
1Credentials and memberships
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Independent recognition
Awards & recognition
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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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
Sources
2 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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Registers and membership directories
Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
Vita Architecture is a young and driven practice in London and Surrey, led by Ben Lee and Ruta Benetyte. We focus on bespoke design, aiming to deliver projects that exceed the expectations of our clients. Our approach is to maximise the potential of every site and carefully craft the design of the building to enhance the experience for the users. Working in close collaboration with our clients, consultants and statutory authorities we seek to challenge the conventional through explorations of media and technologies, to analyse, innovate and create outstanding architecture and better places to live, use and work in. Practice works range from small domestic to large scale buildings, including dental, residential, educational and commercial projects; winning Vita Architecture multiple design awards, both in UK and internationally Find out more at www.vitaarchitecture.com
Services they list
3D RenderingArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement ConversionBasement DesignBathroom DesignBuilding DesignCustom Build HomeEco HomesFloor PlansHome RenovationHouse Extensions
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What this business says about itself
From their own website
What this business says about itself
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Accreditations it displays. Confirm each is current on the official register before you hire:
- Federation of Master Builders (FMB) · verify (opens in new tab)
- RIBA Chartered Practice · verify (opens in new tab)
- Chartered Architect (RIBA) · verify (opens in new tab)
- ARB Registered (Architects Registration Board) · verify (opens in new tab)
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Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
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Verify at the sourceCheck them yourself
"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 Vita Architecture Ltd
Is Vita Architecture Ltd a legitimate business?
Vita Architecture Ltd 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 Vita Architecture Ltd?
Vita Architecture Ltd 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 Vita Architecture Ltd's reviews are genuine?
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Is Vita Architecture Ltd qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Vita Architecture Ltd, including RIBA. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, RIBA is the Royal Institute of British Architects, the chartered professional body for architects.
Has Vita Architecture Ltd won any awards?
Vita Architecture Ltd holds 1 independent award, including Best of Houzz winner (2020). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
What does Vita Architecture Ltd specialise in?
Vita Architecture Ltd lists specialist services including 3D Rendering, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Conversion, Basement Design, Bathroom Design. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.