Expert Architectural Advice for Historic London Homes
Whether you’re buying a period property, extending a listed home or navigating a complex planning challenge — we provide clear, independent architectural advice backed by two decades of direct experience.
Since 2004, Ade Fowler has personally submitted approaching 400 planning and listed building applications across London — an unusually extensive record of direct involvement in some of the capital’s most sensitive and complex projects.
Rear extension · Islington · Islington Architects Ltd
Not sure where to start? Book a direct consultation with Ade — usually within one working day.
Before You Commit
Before You Spend Thousands…
Many homeowners come to us before they have drawings, planning applications or even a clear idea of what’s possible. They simply want honest, professional advice.
We help you understand whether your ideas are achievable, what planning constraints apply, what listed building issues exist, and the likely costs and timescales involved.
Sometimes a single consultation can save months of uncertainty — and thousands of pounds in unnecessary work.
Services
Architecture & Advice for London’s Most Complex Properties
Property Feasibility Review
Independent architectural advice before committing to a property purchase, refurbishment or planning application.
£1,495 + VAT →
Historic Home Review
Comprehensive on-site assessment for Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian and listed homes.
From £2,450 + VAT →
Planning & Heritage Services
Expert guidance through Planning Applications, Listed Building Consent and Conservation Area approvals.
Typically £4,000–£6,000 + VAT →
Full Architectural Service
Complete architectural service from concept design through to construction.
10–15% of construction cost →
Why Clients Choose Us
Independent Advice. Honest Recommendations.
- — Independent professional advice
- — Expertise in historic London homes
- — Approaching 400 applications submitted
- — Sensitive, practical design
- — Submitting to London councils since 2004
- — Honest guidance focused on your interests
- — Direct access to Ade personally
- — Usually responds within one working day
Featured Projects
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Grade II* · Tudor Gothic · 1840s
Lonsdale Square · Islington
Sensitive listed building works to one of Islington’s most significant Victorian squares.
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Grade II Listed · Conservation Area
Canonbury Square · Islington
Planning and listed building consent for sympathetic alterations to a Georgian townhouse.
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Grade II Listed
Charlton Place · Islington
Refurbishment and extension navigating listed building constraints with care.
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Conservation Area
Richmond Avenue · Islington
Planning application for sensitive alterations within a designated conservation area.
The Person Behind the Practice
Ade Fowler
BA Hons Dip Arch ARB RIBA · Founder
Trained at The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL. Career at Future Systems, Conran & Partners and Will Alsop OBE before establishing his own practice in 2004. Guinness World Record holder. Submitting planning and listed building applications across London since 2004.
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Work With Ade
Would You Like Ade to Assist With Your Project?
Whether you are considering a listed building, navigating a conservation area or facing a complex planning challenge — get in touch for a direct conversation. Ade responds personally, usually within one working day.
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