Architectural Designer, Andrew Kent
About Me

Andrew Kent
BSc (Hons)

Building on over 15 years worth of practical architectural design and management experience, APK Architecture & Design Ltd. was established in 2015 to serve domestic clients across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire. We provide architectural design, planning and construction management services for all projects, great and small.

Domestic clients don't often extend their home, and so working with you I will help you:
  >  picture your new extension
  >  get the right planning documents in place
  >  quickly gain approval under building regs
  >  price the works, find a builder and move in!
  All in plain english and without hassle.

I am well qualified to assist, being a proud Local Authority Approved Partner (Building Control), having a BSc (Honours) degree in Building Surveying and with extensive experience working on domestic, commercial, education and healthcare properties. I always provide initial advice free of charge for all potential clients.

Free Initial Advice

Meeting with you to establish the plans for your property, advising on feasibility and letting you know how I can assist.

Measured Survey

Establishing the current use of space on detailed and high-quality plans, ready to take forward to the design stage.

Concept Design

Turning dreams into a paper reality, from which you can really gauge the impact of the work on your home, life and family.

Planning Applications

Managing, as your agent, the full planning application process from submission to granting of consent.

Building Regulations

Demonstrating how the work will be carried out safely, maximising energy efficiency and overall being cost-effective.

Project Management

Assisting you to get the best price for the work with the right contractor, and making sure that contractor performs.

7

Years Open

5.35

Combined Project Values
(£ millions)

17

Years of Experience

4

Counties covered
(Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire & Hertfordshire)

New Homes

Cambridge - April 2024

Garden Annex

Cambridge - January 2024

Heritage Kitchen Extension

St. Neots - December 2023

New Outbuilding Design

Huntingdon - October 2023

Raised Roof Loft Conversion Design

Cambridge - October 2022

Remodel & Extend Kitchen

Biggleswade - August 2022

Structural Roof Design

Cambourne - June 2022

Contemporary Link Extension

Old Warden, Beds - Dec 2021

New-build Kitchen

Wrestlingworth - July 2021

External Refurbishment Advice

Wrestlingworth - May 2021

Garden Room Extension

Biggleswade - March 2021

Two-storey Side Extension

Potton - March 2020

New Utility Room Building Regulations Application

Gamlingay - November 2019

Single-storey Extension

Gamlingay - May 2019

Loft Conversion

Gamlingay - August 2018

Rear extension & Overcladding

Gamlingay - July 2018

Andrew was fantastic to work with whilst designing our extension, he is very open, honest and communicative, and offers a professional yet friendly service. As newbies in home extensions he helped us every step of the way and we're very happy with the result. Highly recommend!

Mattie Biddulph

Rear Kitchen Extension, Hitchin

Thank you for doing such a good job on our architectural drawings. I've spoken with 6 building firms so far and all have commented on how good your drawings are. Just thought I'd let you know. Thank you.

Paul Young

Two-storey Extension, Gamlingay

Andrew was great, very thorough, excellent communication and clear architectural design drawings. Very helpful with regards to advice re: structural engineers and building control plus many other other aspects! Wouldn't hesitate to recommend - a very personal service.

Robert Hartley

Historic Building Remodelling

From the moment he visited site, Andrew's approach and communication was spot on. I felt very comfortable with his suggestions and recommendations. His pricing was competitive and his work ethic clearly of a good standard. Nothing seemed too much trouble and everything completed swiftly. More than 1 builder we obtained a quote from commented on the high detail of the drawings we submitted.

Antony Oakman

Garage Conversion, Biggleswade

I cannot recommend Andrew highly enough. The detail of the architectural drawings, his flexibility in changes to the plans, his own ideas and inspirations for design were all excellent. On top of this he knew the right people to talk to in order to move things forward, and more importantly, when to contact them and how to phrase things in a manner that produced results. Thanks again Andrew.

John Hixson

Replacement Outbuilding, Huntingdon

We knew what we wanted but didn't know where to start or what to do! Andrew helped us brilliantly at every stage, from planning, design and detailed drawings to also paperwork and dealing with all the building regulations. He explained everything to us very clearly and was always happy to answer any questions at any time. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Andrew to anyone in the future.

Charlie Farmer

Kitchen Extension, St Neots

I used Andrew to prepare drawings, lodge the supporting applications and successfully obtain approvals for a small extension. He was professional throughout, explaining everything clearly and happy to answer any queries I had. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

Janet Leaver

Lounge extension, Wrestlingworth

Andrew has helped us massively with our extension & refurbishment project. With a tiny 2 bed mid terrace, space isn't on our side but Andy was able to help us realise maximum use of the space available. He helped us navigate the complexities of planning rules and was ever patient and professional as we changed our minds as we went along. I can't recommend him highly enough!

Jenna Hegarty

Two-storey rear extension, Gamlingay