building the future

Our story

We are a team of architectural designers with over 30 years-experience, working with thousands of residential and commercial clients across the UK, and in particular the home counties region. We pride ourselves on our client-focused approach and love the process of bringing your vision to life. Our service starts from your initial enquiry and we can guide you through design concept through to construction. We are with you the whole way!

How we work

We are design driven and customer focused. It is very important to us that we work closely with you, your project team and associated suppliers, with clear direction and understanding, at every stage of the design process. Our multidisciplinary and collaborative approach ensures that our designs meet your requirements within budget, any challenges are identified and resolved early, and the project runs smoothly throughout.

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The KDR Architectural team

Kevin Todd

Managing Director

Kevin has been dealing with Developer, Commercial and Homeowner projects for 27 years in the Beds, Bucks and Herts area, as well as in London, and sometimes further afield.

An ex-building inspector at South Beds Council, he has an in-depth knowledge of the building regulations and planning legislation. Kevin deals mainly with Developer and Commercial projects, including new houses and flats, barn conversions, and all commercial projects, including retail, hospitals, schools and factory units.

Kevin has a Higher National Diploma in Building Studies and is an Associate Member of the Association of Building Engineers.

John Mawby

Senior Designer

John has been with KDR Architectural for over 15 years and has a wealth of knowledge about building regulations and planning legislation, with close relationships with local building inspectors and planning officers.

John deals mainly with homeowner projects, including house extensions, loft conversions, garages, porches, basements, etc.

Having originally trained as an engineer, John has great enthusiasm for ensuring that his designs can be built with the minimum of fuss, and as simply as possible, whilst ensuring that the end result will maximise the available space and be visually pleasing.

Prerna Kamboj

Senior Project Lead

Prerna is a qualified architect with a Bachelor in Architecture First Division Degree, and is registered with the Council of Architecture.

Prerna manages the throughput of design projects, but also gets involved in drawing plans for all types residential and commercial requirements, including single and double storey house extensions, loft conversions, garage conversions, barn conversions, house refurbishments, kitchen/dining room extensions, new build homes and flats, commercial units, retail stores and outlets.

Pragya Gangwar

Senior Project Lead

Pragna is a qualified architect with a Bachelor in Architecture First Division Degree, and is registered with the Council of Architecture.

Pragna has many years experience in drawing plans for single and double storey extensions, garage conversions, new front porches, annexes, flat conversions, barn conversions, house refurbishments, kitchen/dining room extensions, new build homes and flats, commercial business premises and retail stores and outlets.

Derek Stokes

Architectural Advisor

Our architectural advisor, Derek, regularly visits existing and potential new clients, giving them inspirational property design ideas, backed up by examples of work we have previously completed.

As part of this consultation, Derek will take measurements of any property extension requirements and provide clients with a quote for the work.

Trish Stokes

Office Manager

Trish joined KDR Architectural in August 2018, bringing her brilliant organisational skills that she’s honed over many years of working in busy sales environments.

Trish gets involved right at the start of a new instruction, as she is instrumental in the management of the project. This involves many conversations with structural engineers, planning and building control departments of various councils, as well as liaising closely with the client. Trish ensures clients are kept fully informed with the progress of their project at all times.

Testimonials

With a previous architect we had a disastrous start to our extension planning and our experience with Kingswood design could not have been more different. Kingswood Design were completely on-the-ball regarding the design requirements and the planning application process. Design changes requested by the council during the planning process were speedily resolved and we are very happy with the final design and build of our extension. In particular John recommended an extra small window in our main bedroom which has provided extra light (and many friends have commented that it was a good idea). We have already recommended Kingswood Design to friends and neighbours.

Mrs. Brown, Oakwood Drive, St Albans

Right from the start they were responsive, delivered on time and managed the entire end to end process from design through to getting planning permission. I would thoroughly recommend them.

Tim Brown

I have known Kevin Todd for about 25 years and during this time I have used his services many times and referred him to a number of friends and family. I have always found Kevin to be a highly knowledgeable in all relevant matters relating to Building Control, Planning Permission etc. He offers a friendly and personal service to ensure the client is happy. I would have no hesitation in recommending Kevin Todd and KDR Architectural.

Mr T Sahota, Prospect Lane, Harpenden

We were very pleased with the speed and quality of response. John listens well to our ideas but also asks interesting questions and will offer up other ideas although he is happy to let us decide. You provided accurate, competitive quotes and delivered against them.

Mr & Mrs Newbert, Beacon View, Northall

From the outset Kevin Todd gave us excellent service, commencing with fast full plans design and specification being provided, thus helping to pull the project back onto schedule. He handled all planning paperwork, seeing it through to condition satisfaction and full plans building regulation approval. This work was technically challenging due to the building age, the current building regulations, and mixed building use. Completion of the work, and seeing the design morph into reality, has left us delighted with the very high design standard and competence demonstrated. We have no hesitation in recommending the KDR Architectural service.

Peter White, Managing Director, Graham & White Ltd

Kingswood continually come up with inventive solutions to get more out of our sites, and they always put in the extra effort to ensure that things go smoothly. I couldn’t recommend them highly enough.

Mr P Hughes, Mayfair Holdings

Another great design from KDR Architectural. A brilliant service with great attention to detail. Provided inspiring designs towards difficult planning issues.

Jason, Victoria Builders, Dunstable

This is the second time I have used KDR Architectural and the third time they have worked on our property – that in itself tells a story. I find their approach to projects, small or large, to be extremely professional with a good understanding and interpretation of client needs. Highly recommended.

Clive Johnson