“We wholeheartedly recommend Nancy Gouldstone Architects, who are currently working on a two storey extension for our Victorian family home. Nancy guided us through a feasibility study and initial design, which helped us understand the vision, timeline and budget for our project. This early phase was critical in giving us the confidence to move forward.
Since then, Nancy and her team have been overseeing the detailed design, tender process, and now the construction itself. Her expertise, combined with her meticulous and practical approach, has made this process extremely smooth so far. Nancy is approachable and transparent, keeping us informed and making sure our needs are understood and met, even with the challenges that naturally come up in a project of this size.
We especially appreciate Nancy’s understanding of family life, which has shaped her designs and on-site approach. Her warmth and genuine passion make her an real pleasure to work with, and we’re excited to see the finished result come together in the coming months.”
Islington Townhouse
“We recently worked with Nancy Gouldstone Architects on a comprehensive renovation of our four-storey Victorian home, and we cannot recommend their services highly enough. We felt very supported throughout the process.
From the initial concept design, we felt Nancy had an impressive understanding of both the architectural integrity of our Victorian property and our personal vision for the space. She navigated a particularly complicated planning application and managed to get it approved when a previous architect had not been successful.
Once we moved into the tender and construction stages Nancy Gouldstone Architects ensured everything was handled seamlessly. We loved their attention to detail in choosing finishes and fittings and they created a cohesive and stunning aesthetic throughout our home. One of the highlights of the project was undoubtedly the mansard roof extension, which is very spacious and beautifully designed and provided a beautiful new bedroom for our daughter.
What stood out most was the team’s ability to keep the project on time and within budget, a feat that is often challenging in such extensive renovations. Throughout the process, Nancy was not only professional and efficient but also a pleasure to work with. She was always receptive to our ideas, ensuring that our style was reflected in the final design.
Overall, Nancy Gouldstone Architects made what could have been a stressful renovation into an enjoyable and rewarding experience.”
“I have worked with Nancy over the past eleven years on six different projects, including two of my family homes as well as other private developments in London. In this time, she has shown impeccable professionalism and a genuine flair for creating beautiful spaces that function exactly as we have needed them to by maximising space and light in the properties. I have been very impressed with her level of control of the intricate details of the projects. I especially like the fantastic feature staircase which I know she spent months in collaboration with the various tradesmen to make it perfect. What has set Nancy apart from other architects I have met is the excellent channels of communication between her, the builder and myself and her wonderful combination of superb taste whilst also being practical and respectful of my budget and the timeframe that I needed to work to. I could not rate her more highly.”
Chestnut House
“I was referred to Nancy Gouldstone Architects by my builder on a major Victorian house renovation. I had done home renovations in the past, and I managed to squeak by without any architectural advice. However, the scope of the work in the new project went above my level of experience, and Nancy came highly recommended.
My relationship with NGA began without me knowing more than the headline points of what an architect can bring to a building project. Initially, I thought it would be nothing more than mapping out electrical sockets throughout the property, and suggesting where a boiler might be situated. I can admit now that I was very wrong, and I don’t know how I ever coped without an architect.
Like all my projects, I had a specific vision, some of which was inspired by images I had seen on Pinterest, but more specifically I had a preconceived design perspective for the project. I was able to articulate this to Nancy, who listened patiently, and she was able to take my vision and turn it into reality. One cannot imagine how excited I was when Nancy walked into my office to show me her first draft of drawings. It was such a highlight for me. I was grinning ear to ear as I turned each page of the drawing portfolio, as Nancy had delivered more than I could have ever expected. The detail in her drawings were exquisite. Nancy just really understood what I wanted, and at the same time, she navigated the engineering behind the design and building works.
Throughout the whole building process, Nancy was available to guide me and the builders throughout the project. Her experience with building projects brings another level of expertise to property development. I would use NGA again in a heartbeat, and I will be recommending them to everyone looking for one of the best architects in London.”
"The results at the end of the project are fantastic. We love the interior design you chose for us from our first conversations. Your vision from the very start made its way to the end product. We love it! Lying in the sunken bath and looking up at the stars at night through the big roof light are the highlight of project for us. We also love the living room with the new parquet floors - great look. We can't wait to take our evening meals on the roof terrace garden once the weather is warmer. Thanks for your constant communication with us. Not being in the country, we really appreciated being kept informed at every step"
“From the start of Nancy's involvement on our project, she demonstrated fantastic professional conduct and showed throughout the whole process a great deal of integrity, honesty and professionalism. Her passion for architecture was palpable as she went above and beyond her call of duty whenever possible, both in the design phase of the project and in the planning application process. She represented us superbly before the council, advancing our interests as if they were her own.”
“We had to decide whether to gut and completely remodel a property for a family member to move into, or sell it. Nancy questioned us carefully and came back rapidly with designs exactly addressing our requirements. We were genuinely impressed with the speed and efficiency with which she worked. She had an impressive grip on the technical issues and challenges, as well as good ideas for making it into a beautiful home. When we decided to sell, the potential demonstrated by Nancy’s design was instrumental in hooking the purchaser.”
