Working throughout Hertfordshire, CBB Architects offer clear communication, creative insight, and dependable results. Every project reflects our commitment to quality and lasting impact.
Elevating every space – with a thoughtful, practical approach to architecture.
From self-builds to renovations and extensions for your home, we deliver thoughtful architecture that far exceeds expectations
Our expertise:
Residential awards:
Our approach to listed buildings and heritage assets is to preserve and enhance
Our expertise with historic buildings:
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We’re straight-talking, approachable people who will listen first and guide you on your design and build journey.
Explore some of our amazing bespoke architectural designs.
Heritage
Transforming a once derelict barn into a stunning two-bedroom home.
Cameron Bosque Brookes are responsible for the interior work on this project.
Residential
This self-build family home, set in a Conservation Area, is inspired by the past.
The client’s love of manor-style properties and intricate traditional detailing has led to a design that feels historic yet contemporary.
The biggest issue with 2d plans and 3d images is that our clients struggle to understand the designs concept and when you are paying thousands of pounds on a building project this is not good enough. We use virtual reality as part of the design process to show you options and allow you to walk around the proposals as if you would in real life. You get a sense of how the completed building will feel and the sense of space.
Hertford Castle: While much of the original Norman castle is gone, the surviving 15th-century gatehouse and grounds stand as a remnant of its long history. Timber-framed houses: Historic towns like St Albans, Hertford, and Berkhamsted feature charming timber-framed buildings, such as the Verger’s House in St. Andrew Street, Hertford, which dates to the mid-15th century. Tudor and Jacobean Hatfield House is a magnificent Jacobean mansion completed in 1611, Hatfield House is celebrated for its impressive architecture and extensive gardens.
It also has a surviving wing of the Tudor palace where Queen Elizabeth I spent much of her childhood. Old Gorhambury House ruins of this mansion near St Albans showcase an early example of an Elizabethan “prodigy house,” built to impress Queen Elizabeth I during her royal visits. Early 20th-century garden cities like Letchworth Garden City, which was established in 1903 as the world’s first garden city, Letchworth’s architecture was influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement, emphasizing humane scale, mature trees, and soft red-brick houses with pitched roofs. Welwyn Garden City: Founded by Ebenezer Howard in 1920, this town was another major development in the Garden City movement. It was planned with proportionate areas of residences, industry, and agriculture, influencing similar developments worldwide.
Later and modern architecture new towns built after World War II, Hertfordshire saw the creation of several New Towns, including Stevenage, Hatfield, and Hemel Hempstead, which feature post-war architecture and planned infrastructure. Contemporary design and modern residential and commercial architecture, often blending new builds with extensions and renovations of existing structures, can be found across the county. The Ellstree Courtyards housing scheme, for example, is a contemporary project inspired by rural forms and materials. Sustainable modern projects in Hertfordshire are focused on sustainability. Howe Dell School, for instance, gained recognition for its environmental credentials and a system for storing summer heat for winter use.
The architecture in Hertfordshire features a wide range of styles, reflecting its history from Roman times to the present. The county is notable for its medieval and Jacobean manor houses, picturesque timber-framed buildings in historic towns, and its pivotal role in the early 20th-century Garden City movement. Medieval and ecclesiastical buildings like St Albans Cathedral: Dominating the city, this cathedral is a spectacular example of Norman and Gothic architecture, built on the site of Britain’s first Christian martyr, St. Alban. Berkhamsted Castle: The earthworks and ruins of this 11th-century Norman motte-and-bailey castle are a prominent historical site.
Find answers to common questions about our architectural services and how we can assist you.
We offer full architectural services including concept design, planning applications, building regulations, project management, and interior design support.
Yes, we work with homeowners, developers, and businesses across Hertfordshire on everything from extensions and renovations to large-scale new builds.
Fees vary depending on the size and complexity of the project. We provide a clear, tailored quote after an initial consultation.
Absolutely. We prepare and submit planning applications on your behalf and liaise with Hertfordshire’s local planning authorities to streamline the process.
We combine local expertise with innovative design solutions, ensuring each project is tailored to your lifestyle, budget, and long-term goals.
