Conservation area architects that help your home evolve with character and care.

Your home can embrace modern living while respecting the historic surroundings that make it special. We design thoughtful extensions and alterations that improve the way your home works, with careful consideration for the character of your conservation area.
From creating brighter living spaces to rethinking layouts, we explore opportunities shaped around your lifestyle and your property’s setting. By understanding both from the beginning, we develop designs that feel right for you and sit comfortably within the place you call home.

Conservation area architects

Explore what’s possible in the place you call home.

Living in a conservation area means being part of somewhere with a distinctive identity. Its buildings, streets and architectural details all contribute to that character, and understanding them is an essential starting point for making changes to your home.

We look at your property in context, considering its position in the street, its relationship with neighbouring buildings and its contribution to the wider setting. Alongside your aspirations, we explore the planning considerations that may shape the scale and nature of your project.

The result is a clearer understanding of your home’s potential, helping you make informed decisions and giving the design a considered direction from the outset.

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Designed around your life and local character

Better spaces. Thoughtful changes. A home that belongs.

A home in a historic setting should still support the way you live today. Practical kitchens, welcoming living spaces and better natural light can all be achieved through design that carefully balances everyday needs with the character of the surroundings.

We consider proportions, rooflines, materials and architectural details alongside opportunities to improve your layout and create new space. That might mean a discreet extension, sensitive external alterations or a contemporary addition that responds thoughtfully to the buildings around it.

Every decision brings your aspirations and the setting together, creating a home that feels more comfortable, connected and naturally part of its neighbourhood.

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Clear guidance from first ideas to planning

Considered architecture, with a clear case for your proposals.

Making changes in a conservation area feels more manageable when you understand the considerations from the beginning. From early conversations about feasibility through to submitting and managing a planning application where required, we help you navigate the process with clarity and confidence.

We prepare drawings and supporting information that explain the proposals and their relationship with the surrounding area. By showing how scale, form and materials respond to the setting, we help decision-makers understand the care and reasoning behind the design.

It means you can move forward with a well-considered proposal and a clearer path towards a home that works better for you, while respecting the historic surroundings that make it distinctive.

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Design is personal.
So are we.

Let’s create something meaningful — together.
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Portfolio

Selected Work

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Side & Rear Extension

From Probate Property to Consented New Home

New Build
Side & Rear Extension

Bungalow Transformation in Chandler’s Ford

Extension
Side & Rear Extension

A home reimagined in Hartley Wintney

Conservation Area Extension
Listed Building

Historic Restoration in Riseley

Listed Building Extension
Extension

Extension in Denmead

Extension
Extension

Two-Storey Extension in Kingsley

Two Storey Extension
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Reviews

Personal spaces. Shared experiences.

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Clarisa Johanson
Clarisa Johanson
"Working with Minnaro was an absolute dream. From our first consultation to the final reveal, their team listened to our vision and transformed our house into a true sanctuary. Every detail was thoughtful, every finish was flawless. They didn’t just design our space — they elevated our lifestyle. We get compliments every time someone walks through the door!"
Mike Larson
Mike Larson
"Partnering with Minnaro was the best decision we made for our home. Their team truly understood what we were looking for — and then went above and beyond. The transformation was stunning, but what really stood out was the care and passion they brought to every step. It’s more than a design; it’s a reflection of who we are."
Kate Wolff
Kate Wolff
"Minnaro took our scattered ideas and turned them into something extraordinary. Their eye for detail, their professionalism, and their ability to bring warmth into every room is unmatched. We don’t just love how our home looks — we love how it makes us feel."
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