Name: Gresford Architects
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A modern wooden house facade with a large window featuring vertical blinds, surrounded by a flower garden, architecture by Gresford Architects.

Joyful, sustainable and expertly tailored architecture for the modern home.

When Tom Gresford was 12, he was given a book on Fallingwater, the groundbreaking house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in the late 1930's. The house cantilevers out from a steep, wooded hillside over a stream and waterfall, with glorious, expansive terraces linking the interior and the exterior of the house to the landscape around it.

That book on Fallingwater sits on Tom's shelves still, and is an ongoing source of wonder and inspiration; a constant reminder of the power of architecture and the principles of contextuality, connection to nature, and the importance of building for the era in which we live. Today that means recognising the climate emergency, but also embracing the change that is needed and using sustainability as a force to create homes that are not only kinder to the planet but also more comfortable to inhabit, more economical to run and more joyful to live in.

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A modern wooden house with large windows and a sloped roof, surrounded by a landscaped garden, with architecture by Gresford Architects.

The Old Orchard
a poetic, Austral-Asian passivhaus

A modern interior with a round wooden dining table and white chairs, black cabinetry, and wooden ceiling, with a view to an outdoor garden; architecture by Gresford Architects.

Copeland Road
3 storey timber extension

At Gresford Architects we take these principles to be sacrosanct, the basis for everything we do and the platform from which we launch every project. Our commitment, passion and deep love for our work means that we take every project not as a commercial endeavour, but a deep source of pride into which we pour our experience, expertise and care to create unique and individual homes for our clients, their families and friends.

Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. We work closely with you to deliver high-performance buildings that stand the test of time. Whether you're looking to build a PassivHaus-certified home, retrofit an existing property, or embark on an ambitious Paragraph 84 project, we’ll guide you through every stage with expertise and creativity.

Modern two-storey house with a flat roof, timber cladding exterior, large windows, and a driveway with an electric car, architecture by Gresford Architects.

The Deerings
modernist new build Passivhaus

Interior view of a modern living space with exposed rustic wooden beams, white walls, large windows, and skylights, architecture by Gresford Architects.

The Great Barn
grade II listed building renovation

Some lovely things people have said....

I have lived in this house for nearly 5 years now, and every day it has provided all of the right conditions for a beautiful home.

Tom and his team's attention to detail and care to create wonderful living spaces was really outstanding. Gresford Architects had a fantastic and collaborative attitude with us as clients and all the makers involved in building the home. I highly recommend them for their creativity and care in building beautiful, energy efficient spaces.

Sarah (Passivhaus client)

Tom and his team have been outstanding and so professional from day one. They take the time and care to explain all processes step by step including fee proposals and looking at time lines.

They have listened to us patiently and respectfully even when I’ve come up with some crazy ideas, designing a solution that was not only pleasing but better than I could have imagined.

Rupal (farmhouse extension)

Tom Gresford and his team designed and then project managed a total renovation of our 1960s house, almost doubling the square footage and completely remodelling the interior layout.

It was a 9 month build from start to finish, I had my third child along the way, and I can actually say that I enjoyed the process!

At every stage, we felt involved, listened to and clear about where we were headed. Gresford Architects were the third set of architects we approached for our project and what made Tom stand out was his enthusiasm, the depth of his knowledge and his exacting eye for detail.

Tiffany (1960’s house refurbishment and retrofit)

We instantly struck up a rapport with Tom and his team and felt confident they were the right choice to work with.

Tom came up with a bold and innovative proposal that exceeded our expectations of what we could achieve. The house has been nominated for numerous awards. It also recently featured in Dezeen — a huge honour.

Mark (terraced house)

A modern two-story house with a mix of brick and timber exterior, large windows, and a landscaped front yard, architecture by Gresford Architects.

Bayswater Road
modernist timber framed Passivhaus

Interior living space with pink textured walls, built-in seating, lush green plants, and large windows opening to an outdoor deck. Architecture by Gresford Architects.

Ritson Road
pink concrete extension

Our services

Sustainable Design

Thoughtful, environmentally-conscious solutions that balance efficiency with beauty.

New Build Design

Tailored designs that bring vision and innovation to life.

Extension Design

Seamless additions that enhance functionality and character.

Renovations

Sensitive restorations that respect heritage while introducing modern efficiencies.

PassivHaus Design

Ultra-low energy homes designed for comfort and sustainability.

EnerPhit

Specialist retrofit solutions that improve energy performance in existing buildings.

Paragraph 84

Expertise in designing exceptional countryside homes under special planning policies.

Each service is designed to maximise efficiency, comfort, and environmental responsibility — because great architecture should do more than just look good, it should work beautifully too.