IMBY3 Architecture & Design

We really enjoyed working with Nick on the design of our extension. He had some great ideas regarding the design of the extension and was helpful in guiding us through every aspect of the design process, through to obtaining planning. We would thoroughly recommend him to anyone trying to do the same thing.

Nick’s attention to detail is spot on and his advice on navigating the various planning issues on my rather unusual house project is proving invaluable as the build unfolds. He works hard to find the right aesthetic yet practical solutions to design difficulties and respects the client vision - without being afraid when necessary to point out hurdles to/consequences of any part of that vision. He has a strong design eye and is adept at translating the paper plans into clear, understandable instructions for your building contractor.

Very satisfied with the service provided by IMBY3. Provided us with lots of good ideas / concepts at the initial stages the design which we were able to develop to give us exactly what we had hoped Good communication throughout and went out their way to help me with a building control issue. Design process was stress free and drawings were produced quickly Pricing was in line with what I expected and a well structured fee schedule Overall, would thoroughly recommend this company

Nick is very friendly, approachable, and passionate about architecture. During his initial visit to my house, he had a vision of how my interior could be redesigned and he came up with a 3D simulation shortly later, and that wowed me and exceeded my expectations. Nick worked out the perfect design within my budget. He had a structural engineer working with him so that helped a lot the process. Nick took charge of the planning permission paperwork and follow up. If I had any question, I always had a quick reply. Nick did regular visits during the building works (which lasted a bit more than 6 months). The builders were very happy with the plans they had from Nick because they were precise and detailed. So the work was flawless. I am extremely happy with the results and wouldn’t change a thing. Fantastic architect.

Spends time and effort on a design that reflects the environment based on our feedback. So you get an individual well thought out plan, rather than copy and paste job.

We found Nick via Houzz and chose to work with him based on his swift response, his website portfolio and his warmth and approachability on meeting him. Nick was immediately focused on our family's needs, the space/design problem we were struggling with and how we could resolve this satisfactorily. Nick identified the core problem - circulation between living spaces - and how to overcome it innovatively. He introduced us to an excellent planning consultant who narrowed down our options s we are in Conservation are. We had started wanting a rear extension and ended up revising the existing dining room extension, completely opening up the back of the house to the garden as well as the opening up the inside. Nick had several brilliant ideas two of which struck an immediate chord: huge barn doors to open the 30' galley kitchen to the period sitting room in a contemporary way without losing the grandeur of the Edwardian ceilings and doors; and a huge exposed steel beam across the width of the garden to support the dining room extension which now has two glass walls. Nick was also terrific on smaller details like choice of patio tiles, paint colours, new oak flooring etc. It was a big project lasting over a year from inception and Nick guided us through the planning process so that we achieved more than we had imagined was possible. We are delighted with the outcome and we fully used the new indoor/outdoor space during the Spring lockdown and five of us all working from home!

Photographing this space for Nick and his team was a joy. I love working with the team at IMBY3, and it's always interesting to see how he manages to bring quality design to each of his projects, creating exceptional living spaces for his clients. Brilliant attention to detail and quality workmanship. Would highly recommend IMBY3!

An excellent job carried out very professionally and a great help with design problem solving and original ideas.

My experience working with Nick is exceptional. There are many good architect's out there, however there are few who can truly understand your vision but Nick understood exactly what I was trying to achieve. Above all he gave me the confidence to achieve something a little different to the norm. My builders were impressed at the detail of Nick's drawings and found them easy to follow, no changes were needed. I can honestly recommend IMBY3

We have worked with IMBY3 on a number of projects over the last few years and it has always been a pleasure. We are extremely impressed with the level of service they offer their clients and their total professionalism in all that they do. We have supplied both furniture and lighting from a range of top quality brands including:- Porada, Vibieffe, Contardi, Bonaldo, Novamobili, Lema and Alivar. Go Modern have no hesitation in recommending IMBY3's services to anyone looking for assistance with architectural design ideas, home renovation, interior design or construction, as well as project management and space planning. We are very much looking forward to working with IMBY3 again on their next project.

We engaged with IMBY3 to help us with a new kitchen project, we had a wide open brief from simply adjusting the space we already had through to adding a significant extension. Nic was brilliant throughout, technically excellent but importantly to us he introduced and added a number of creative ideas that really enhanced the project. Nic is also very personably, flexible and a genuinely good person to work with. We ultimately didn't go ahead with the extension, but did have a new kitchen completed. We are now in a position to add a significant extension to the property and have contacted Nic about the brief, we've also happily recommended him to friends.

We employed Nick at IMBY3 to design and produce plans for large extension and refurbishment of our property in 2017. Very happy with beautiful end product.

Fantastic to work with... We undertook a large joinery pack for Nick. He was incredibly professional and thorough in his detailing. A pleasure to work with and highly recommended if you are looking for an a architect to work on a high-end residential development or refurb.

IMBY 3 designed our loft extension. They did a great job fro design to tendering and were easy to deal with throughout.

I cannot rate Nick highly enough on so many different dimensions - a. Skilled at his job - Without a doubt. Nick's designs revolved around our needs and his creative ideas helped us make the most of space that suits my young family and our daily needs. On top, the layout and design he proposed looks very pretty and proportionate too. b. Knowledge of building laws and regulations - Nick could engage our local council in an informed discussion to broaden their understanding and that resulted in adapting our design only where really needed c. Contract Administration - Nick ensured consistency of delivery and accountability from our builder. When things turned sour and we had to fire our builder, Nick's ongoing diligence came in very handy as he could objectively weigh in. Nick then continued to be our contract administrator for the new builder too, and went beyond his call of duty to coach/guide him throughout to be able to finish a high quality project for us. Nick takes a lot of pride in the quality of output he generates and is in it to feed his passion. As it goes in most recommendations, the real question is - would I hire Nick again. The answer is an unequivocal Yes.

We used this firm for renovation and extension drawings of our London home. We required a team that would pay close attention to detail and oversee the project build and IMBY3 did not disappoint. We also hired them as the contract administrators for the 12 month project. We found them to be professional and had a very useful approach when dealing with temperamental builders. When slight complications arose on site we found that they had a calming influence and would advise the best course of action to proceed. We are using them again for our new project.

Nick worked with us on our recent project to build a rear extension and loft extension to a 1930s three bedroom semi-detached house. He was very helpful in guiding us through the project process (it was the first time that we had been involved in major building work) and developing designs that enabled us to clarify our ideas on what we wanted to achieve. In doing so he was very good at explaining the design and practical aspects of the work and building our confidence that the project would go smoothly, which it did. Overall it was a pleasure to work with Nick. His scope of work included preparing concept drawings, building control drawings and tender documents. He also applied for planning permission and prepared party wall notices on our behalf and assisted us with the selection of the building contractor.

You will not find a better partner for your next project. We struggled for some time to find the right architect for our building project. No one seemed to offer us the support or inspiration we were looking for. This quickly changed when we found Imby3, they immediately embraced our vision and made it all possible. Imby3 are professional and innovative, without them our dream would not have become reality. You can not afford not to use their services in one form or another. Brett Plough

Great project to work on! Our two luxury brands working together to create a magnificent design and specification for our client. Straight forward process from start to finish.

Nick is an excellent person to work with. Although I'm the lighting adviser, Nick knew what type of light he wanted to use and exactly how to light a space no matter how challenging a space is to light. Professional and very organised. Easiest person to work with. Calm and collected. Never looses his patience. I will love to work with Nick more in the future.

Great experience. The project went according to plan within the schedule given with a brilliant finish and no unexpected costs.

Three years ago I extended my kitchen and converted the loft. I was a complete novice when I started on this project and from the planning stage IMBY3 completed planning application and completed plans in line with my expectations. The planning stage was particularly difficult as rejected first time . The organizational was so helpful in adapting the plans and navigating around planning. From start to finish IMBY3 was there to support the project and throughout regularly visited the site.IMBY3 supported me throughout the process and no question was too small. I would highly recommend IMBY3.

We are structural engineering consultants who have worked with Imby3 architectural practice for several years. We recommend Imby3 architects as they have proven success and commitment throughout each project we have worked with. Quality of technical design, drawings and communication is outstanding and service delivered to high standards. We recommend their services if you are developing your dream home or investing in a property or plot of land. Kind regards, Saad Darzi Structures Made Easy Ltd.

Nick at IMBY3 was a pleasure to work with, very professional, informative and understanding to the project and process requirements. Would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending the services of IMBY3.

I have used imby3 as architects and designers for a large rear garden revamp which included an entertainment area, photographic studio and complete landscaping (hard and soft). I am now engaged with them to remodel the top floor of our house and add a first floor extension of ~60 sqm. I have been dealing with Nick Taylor as my main contact and I found that he is really meticulous in his questioning and qualification of how we live and how we want to use our space to ensure it fits our lifestyle - whilst at the same time ensuring that our investment brings charm, character and value to the property. I uploaded photos onto houzz showing the final product of the design that imby3 did for me. Needless to say that I am happy to recommend imby3.