Christina Park – Julie Cole
Following our acquisition of the site in Totnes, I met Rud on the Tennis scene and he mentioned that he had an architectural practice.
It was a fortunate encounter!
Rud and his team have worked creatively, professionally and have always worked in my best interests in providing architectural services.
They have developed wonderfully creative and exciting designs that ensured Planning was granted. I look forward to working with RSA on the next phase of the project.
- Residential Client
Little Cottage – Tom Lindsell
We commissioned Rud Sawers Architects to assist us with the remodelling of our house. The professional advice and good quality services has ensured our project is successful. We would recommend them highly.
- Residential Client
Blissmoor – Hilary Kneale
I have really enjoyed working with Rud, Alex, Dan and Christine over the last 2 years on my project.
They have designed a wonderful building and have directed the project to ensure a positive planning approval. They are flexible in their approach, have understood and interpreted my brief creatively and their attention to detail has been exceptional.
They have worked collaboratively with the chosen contractor and are providing good technical support during the construction phase.
- Residential Client
The Dell – Jo Carlisle
Our project has been on the drawings boards of RSA for over 4 years and they have provided a consistently high level of architectural support.
Their creative designs are now being constructed on site and I look forward to enjoying a glass of wine at the grand opening!
- Residential Client
Leigh House – Peter Wood
Rud Sawers Architects have delivered some wonderful projects in the Gidlegh Park area.
We appointed them to produce designs for an extension for our listed house. They have worked positively with the planners and we are on track to deliver a great project.
We would recommend them highly.
- Residential Client
Orchard Lea – Nick Donnelly
We love our new home! Thankyou Rud Sawers architects with all of your hard work in creating a well-designed, family house with a fairly complex brief! The budget was tight and they have assisted greatly in realising this project.
We love every aspect of the house.
- Residential Client
Slowpool – Matt Kingdon
RSA have provided a professional and creative architectural design service for us on our Slowpool project.
Following developing high quality designs for the refurbishment and new build Coach house, they secured planning permission and have assisted in cost management and value engineering of the scheme and have help guide our project over the line.
They recommended competent builders and we have enjoyed working with them.
- Residential Client
Peak a boo – Alice Kingdon
Following recommendations form a Construction Management Company Ease Manage, we commissioned RSA to deliver 2 of our projects in Devon.
They worked up great designs on our Sidmouth project and secured Planning permission for us. We have enjoyed working with Rud and his team and look forward to working with them on the detailed phase of the project.
- Residential Client
Furze Park – Barry & Sue Cleaver
We have always enjoyed our contact with Rud. He is responsive, thoughtful and creative. We have no hesitation in recommending his services.
- Residential Client
1 Gidlegh Park – Stephen Atkins
‘ As a client of Rud Sawers I found him to be reliable, flexible and highly creative. He brought interesting and thoughtful solutions to the project.
He understood our brief for a sustainable domestic refurbishment and extension and interpreted it in a way which was conducive to its environment; he also addressed sustainability issues in an inventive, workable and enthusiastic manner.
I had a very positive working relationship with Rud Sawers during the whole project and I would highly recommend him.
- Residential Client
2 Gidlegh Park – Bridget Smith
Fantastic Service! Thank you Rud and all at RSA. We have enjoyed working with you and will enjoy our new home for years to come.
- Residential Client
Lostwitheil Golf – Michael Davey
The architects have produced really workable plans and the construction team have been able to deliver the buildings with efficiency.
Good detailing and a practical eye on the functioning of the layouts.
Well done RSA and thank you for all of your hard work.
- Lostwitheil Golf Course
Kents Road – Sue Clarke
We have successfully converted our building into 7 flats. Great designs and steadily guided by Rud Sawers Architects!
A great service and I would recommend them highly for any potential architectural commission.
- Residential Client
Slowlands – Chris Cook
RSA have provided a extremely technically robust, high quality service in developing our designs for our new house.
We hope to retain their services when we start construction.
- Residential Client
Meadow Barn – Charlotte Malcom
We used Rud Sawers Architects to help us convert a garage into a residential property. Rud worked hard to develop the original design and introduced us to the contractor and structural engineer. Throughout the restoration Rud was flexible, helping us and the builder maximise the potential of the property.
The final building is stunning and we couldn’t be happier with the architectural design
- Residential Client
Headborough Cottage – Sarah Brown
We met Rud on the school run in Ashburton and commissioned his practice
We have enjoyed working with him and his practices work has been of high quality. They are flexible to allow our stamp on the building and the end result has exceeded our expectations. We would recommend them for any project.
- Residential Client
Castle Lane – Steve Chivers
RSA’s design creativity has ensured we have maximised the development potential of our building. We have enjoyed working with the team and look forward to future projects ahead. Thankyou!
- Residential Client
Willowry Farm – Fiona & Anthony Walters
Rud Sawers was employed by us as an architect to ensure the smooth passage of a detailed planning application to the Dartmoor National Park. The permission was for a 1,600 square feet extension and other extensive structural building works to our cross passage farm house on Dartmoor.
The brief was to restore the unlisted, but, building of architectural interest by using natural local materials, and to interpret our ideas accordingly. As he said on our first meeting, ‘be the pen in your hand’. However, Rud was forthcoming with practical solutions and aesthetics which we embraced in our scheme. The Design and Access Statement he produced made comprehensive reference to sustainable design features and use of renewable energy which encouraged the planners to look favourably on our application. Furthermore, Rud was sensitive to the historical integrity of our design and after research incorporated features we wished to use, which also impressed the Historical Buildings Officer.
He communicated with the builder and other members of our design team very happily. Without appeal, the detailed planning application was passed successfully with conditions imposed which were not unexpected.
He has a very amenable disposition and a good relationship with the Authority.
- Residential Client
Asa House – Rachel Sanders
It has been a pleasure working with Rud on a number of projects. His enthusiasm and creativity result in some really clever designs that meet our bespoke requirements.
Rud is also very committed to the ethos of Chapter 1 which includes involving clients in the design and construction of the buildings they will be using and he contributes so positively to the project team process.
We are very pleased to be associated with RSA and look forward to working with Rud on an on-going basis.
- Operations Director – Chapter One Housing Association
The Manor House – Tim Cross
We found Rud Sawers Architects very positive right from the outset of our project even though it involved a listed building, They have supported us with the interpretation of our brief and worked well with the Planning Authority – A fantastic job!
The whole team were very helpful at all times and are well recommended – Thank you very much!
- Residential Client
Yeo Moor – Roland Lovatt
Rud Sawers Architects have worked successfully with us as user client, North Somerset Council and Willmott Dixon and their partner builder in successfully delivering a high-quality project.
They have worked creatively, energetically and diligently in providing a cohesive design solution that address circulation, access, security problems.
Their ability to provide dramatic new spaces both internally and externally is particularly impressive.
We would recommend them to any future educational client.
- Yeo Moor Primary School
Kings College – Miles MacEacharn
We were introduced to Rud Sawers Architects by our project manager, Rachel Price of Ward Williams.
We have been impressed by their delivery of a wonderful uplifting and functional design of our new arts Building at the college.
Rud and his team engaged with our course leader and students to help inform the design and through the full service, have consistently delivered.
We are delighted with our new building and would recommend the services of RSA to any potential client.
- Kings College, Taunton
Prince Maurice Road – Katie Saunders
Officers are impressed with the considerable amount of detail that has been submitted to support the pre-application, including the production of a fly through.
In conclusion, the Local Planning Authority considers that the principal of higher density residential development is acceptable.
- Plymouth City Council Planning Department
Westcott Farm – Henry and Barbara Oakley
Our project at Westcott Farm is ambitious and we were delighted to secure Rud Sawers Architects as our architect for our new home.
Despite the planning challenges, RSA maximised our chances for gaining approval and ultimately delivering our passive house on our site in Chagford.
We have been impressed by Rud’s creative approach, buoyant optimism and tenacity in dealing with the bureaucracy of the system. We would recommend their services highly and look forward to working with them in the future.
Combe Pafford Cafe – Lisa Eales
We commissioned Rud Sawers Architects to get our exciting education projects off the ground and always received a fantastic, efficient service in an approachable, friendly and enthusiastic manor.
- Combe Pafford School
Royal Naval College – Richard Gaze
Rud Sawers Architects, as part of our companys supply chain, has competitievley and creatively provided architectural services for a number of works projects at the Britanni Royal Naval College in Dartmouth, Devon (BRNC).
In all cases, he has effectively interpreted the client’s requirements translating them into cost effective and creative solutions. His designs have always been sound and have rarely attracted requests for further information by the delivering contractor.
The working relationship between both parties is therefore very positive, with Rud Sawers professional and personal qualities, which include his timeliness, flexibility and co-operative nature being the major factors in this.
His practice continues to be considered for future design work at BRNC.
- Royal Naval College - Dartmouth
Combe Pafford Sixth Form – Lisa Eales
We commissioned Rud Sawers Architects to get our exciting education projects off the ground and always received a fantastic, efficient service in an approachable, friendly and enthusiastic manor.
- Combe Pafford School
Combe Pafford Library – Lisa Eales
We commissioned Rud Sawers Architects to get our exciting education projects off the ground and always received a fantastic, efficient service in an approachable, friendly and enthusiastic manor.
- Combe Pafford School
Darnell’s Offices – Lisa Dickinson
Rud Sawers Architects innovative and clever approach to the design of our new offices has enabled us to clinch the planning permission that we desperately wanted.
We look forward to continuing to commission them on future projects.
The Old Smithy – Susan Folwell
Rud Sawers Architects were receptive, enthusiastic and captured our imagination.
A first-class friendly service that we would highly recommend to anyone.
- Artists and Artisans
Paignton Bus Station – Andy Cook
RSA design service exceeded our expectations. We are thrilled to deliver an exciting new building in Paignton that has been built on time and on budget.
We hope to engage their services for future commissions.
- Ease Manage
Owens Coffee – Tim Bridden
Our new headquarters project at Endsleigh has been designed by Rud Sawers Architects.
We have always found their team to be responsive, professional with an abundance of good design ideas. Their drawings are clear and persuasive and our construction team find them easy to read and interpret.
We look forward to finishing the project with them.
- Managing Director - Owens Coffee
Gun Room – Jon Rogers
RSA have worked proactively to assist us with the redesigns of our new building and have secured successful Planning approvals to allow efficiencies to be made.
We have been impressed by their friendly, professional high-quality service and we would recommend them as Architects for future projects.
- Owner - Ivybridge Gun Shop
South Moor Vets – Rob Chudley
Over the last four years, Mace Green has worked with Rud Sawers architects (RSA) on a variety of commissions both during the pre and post contract stages.
Specific projects include: BBC office scheme (£6M) in Plymouth, and early development of the Rooute entre (£2M) in Torquay.
We are also working together on Dame Hannah Rogers Accommodation requirements at their Seale Hayne Campus , with a project value of circa £800,000.
Rud’s architectural flair, attention to detail and outgoing personality instils a great degree of confidence in the project team.
RSA proactively agree and adhere to project programmes and embrace the client’s sustainability objectives from inception to completion.
We very much look forward to continuing our good working relationship on future commissions.
- South Moor Vets
For Farmers – Kevin Singleton
The Impact Assessment was prepared and delivered in a timely fashion to assist in our acquisition of Planning Consent for our project. Well done to all at RSA.
We would recommend them highly.
- For Farmers
Totnes Tennis Club – Francis Porter
Rud clearly has a passion for tennis and this interest has been useful in assisting our committee in driving forward development options for our new club house.
We are assessing the scheme and the contribution of RSA will be fundamental in navigating the road ahead for the project.
- Totnes Tennis Club
Quaker Meeting House – Michael Baker
The Friends of Quakers have worked with Rud Sawers Architects on a number of successful projects over many years and found their approach to be innovative, creative and highly professional.
They always have our interests at the centre of their service and we continue to recommend their services to any future clients.
- Friends of Quaker
The Rooute Project – John Hamblin
I first met Rud two years ago when he was working on the new ‘super hostel’ on Plymouth which is due to open later this year. Once of the key ingredients on this project was to ensure that the design team understood and included homeless people’s views on the proposal. I observed Rud at several consultation events where he was working with homeless people to hear their views, not in a tokenistic way but in a way that gave them real ownership and buy-in. He appears to have a natural way of engaging with people regardless of their circumstance and always gave a genuine impression of trying to understand the needs and concerns of others.
Since then we have employed Rud Sawers Architects as the project architect on the construction of the Rooute Centre in Torbay. The Rooute Centre is a self-build enterprise centre in the heart of Torbay which is due to commence early this year. The projects were a particularly challenging project not only due to its self-build nature, but also due to its location which is in the middle of a residential area.
Rud has excelled himself on this project not only from a design perspective but also from a community consultation viewpoint. He has held regular consultation events with the public, which initially was very challenging turned out to be hugely positive.
Rud always answered public concerns in a very honest and considerate way and was clearly one a the key contributors in getting the project through the planning process.
If you are looking for a mainstream normal architect, Rud is clearly not your person. If however you want an enthusiastic architect who cares passionately about his work and the impact of his work Rud is clearly someone you should seriously consider.
- CEO – Shekinah Mission, Plymouth
Otterton Village Shop – Viv Price
A wonderful service. Thankyou Rud Sawers Architects! We love our new shop.
- Otterton Village Shop
Lympstone Hotel – Michael Caines MBE
Rud Sawers Architects were commissioned as lead consultant, architects, landscape architects and planning supervisor for Lympstone Manor Hotel and Restaurant in May 2015.
Rud and his team have worked positively and creatively to embrace and develop my detailed vision for a 21-bedroom luxury hotel and fine dining restaurant.
Throughout the outline design, planning, technical design and construction stages, RSA have exceeded our expectations in meeting the demanding challenge in providing cost effective, creative, timely and robust solutions to enable my vision to be realised.
Following successfully achieving planning approval by working collaboratively with East Devon Planning Authority, RSA have worked diligently working through the discharge of conditions.
Early site investigation of the existing building confirmed that the renovation of the existing building was far more extensive than originally predicted. The building fabric was suffering from significant lack of maintenance over recent years which required major refurbishment and upgrading, this challenge was embraced by the consultant team, led by RSA as lead consultants.
RSA’s hard work and steadfast ability to support and work collaboratively with our client team, consultants and contractors has significantly contributed in ensuring the quality of Lympstone Manor as a luxury hotel and fine dining restaurant destination.
On behalf of all at Lympstone Manor, we would recommend Rud Sawers Architects exemplary service to any prospective client. If I could have them working with me in the kitchens, I would!
- Owner - Lympstone Manor Hotel
