Jane Duncan Architects Ltd - Amersham

Robert B.

We selected Jane Duncan Architectural Services to plan and manage an extension to our grade 2 listed house located in a conservation area in xxxx. The fact that Jane Duncan was a leading figure in the RIBA was a factor in the selection process and on meeting Julie Parkinson, who heads up the interior design business within the partnership, we were impressed by her open and engaging manner.
The project, which began in 2019 and completed in 2020, comprised the interior re-design of a 85 m2 kitchen/dining/study/cloakroom space including a building extension of 42 m2 Julie managed the project very professionally. She was able to demonstrate her experience with the sort of project we were planning by arranging a site visit to a recently completed refurbishment project of an older property with many similar requirements to ours which was hugely helpful. Design, planning and building consents were quickly obtained and we were happy to use Julie’s recommended contractors. Likewise the pricing points in the project were successfully negotiated to all round satisfaction.
Building work commenced on time and, despite the inevitable unforeseen problems with the particular quirks of an older house, completed on time, and importantly, allowing for the added cost of unforeseen work, came in within budget.
The quality of the design and building work shone through on completion, which is a testament to the Julie’s eye for detail, professional approach especially with respect to her recommended choice of contractors, and her unflagging energy and enthusiasm in maintaining the timely progress of the project.
We have no hesitation in recommending Julie and Jane Duncan Interiors for projects of this nature.

Joe C.

Julie Parkinson managed a major 15-month redecoration of our new house which finished in 2017. We were delighted with how it all came out, and a few years on, it is clear what a difference her advice made - from designing a new layout of the main rooms and the alterations required, to recommending a (very reliable) contractor and managing the tender process, to managing through the construction contract, to interiors where she struck the perfect balance between giving lots of useful design input and being sensitive to our own preferences. She’s very experienced and had a really good knowledge of all the elements of a pretty complex project, she consistently set very high service standards, and overall was a really nice person to work with. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.

Winkworth K.

I contacted Jane Duncan Architects Ltd after carrying out my research on local architects. My first point of contact was with Martin Elmore on the telephone. Martin was really good and we then continued our communication by email. Within a few days, Martin had set up a Zoom call with Jane. The Zoom call must have lasted a good hour and a bit!! Jane was simply amazing at understanding what my requirements were, my lifestyle and general needs. She really took her time and didn't rush through any aspect of the conversation. I was incredibly impressed!! I would highly recommend anyone who needs an architect to contact Jane Duncan - I'm super impressed.

Teresa S.

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