What would better living look like for you?
Is it feeling warmer, healthier and more comfortable? Or maybe having spaces tailor-made to you and your family?
Or, possibly a bit of both…
We specialise in creative, sustainable residential architecture.
Taking inspiration from the mess and joy of everday life, we design homes for living and that delight every day.
Stop looking for the cheapest architect quote.
In construction, the cheapest drawings usually lead to the most expensive builds.
If you’re planning a project, you should know that using a cheap architect who simply gives you what you think you need is likely to cost you more overall.
A high-quality architect may have a higher initial fee, but they will save you more over the course of your project and save you significant stress if things go wrong.
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If you want a great architect and a service that protects your investment, book a Project Preparation Meeting. For £199 + VAT, we will discuss your vision, identify potential risks, and help you establish a realistic path forward. Use the link in the bio to book your meeting and ensure your project starts on solid ground.
Creating a micro home for a family in Rotherham.
We helped Alison and Jonathan transform part of their garden into a high-performance, low-energy micro home.
Using good design we created a compact home that met all their space needs and was highly sustainable.
Photos: @dug_wilders
Main Contractor: @jordanandsomerfieldjoinery
Structural Engineer: @jamstructures
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If you're looking for an architect that can deliver a beautiful and low energy home then book your Project Preparation Meeting on our website today. Link in the bio.
Architects’ fees for a refurbishment, extension or new build project can vary significantly.
There’s lots of different reasons for this. Ranging from the level of expertise to how comprehensive the service is.
When you’re looking at making a significant investment in your home, it’s tempting to choose the architect with lower fees to keep your costs down.
But when, in your experience, has cheapest been best?
Have you considered that investing in the best architect for your project will save you money on the rest of your project?
In construction, the lowest priced ‘drawings’ can often lead to more expensive builds.
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If you're looking for an architect that's comprehensive and detailed that can keep your project on budget, on time and lower the risks of problems during construction then book one of our 'Project Preparation meetings' through our website today. Link in the bio.
We're hiring for two roles:
Project Architect
Part 2 Architectural Assistant or Junior Technologist
At HEM Architects, we believe great design and a well-run business go hand in hand.
We create thoughtful, well-crafted homes; but we don’t believe that should come with stress, long hours or constant firefighting.
We use clear systems, structured workflows and strong project leadership to deliver high-quality projects in a calm, organised way.
You’ll be joining a team that’s focused on doing great work in a structured, supportive and high-performing environment.
If you enjoy working like this, and want to take real ownership of your projects, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now on our website via the web pages for each role. Link in the comments.
How much do you have saved for your retirement?
This video suggets £300,000 - £800,000.
We know a lot of people don’t have these kind if savings, but some people do have property, land or even large gardens that could be sold to boost their retirement.
So if you’re looking to make a downsize home low energy and maintenance or get planning permission for your site or even in a large garden.
Then get get in contact with us though our website.
A low energy, future proof home in Bolsterstone, Sheffield
We helped John and Jean transform a cold, dated bungalow in Sheffield into a well performing, healthy home.
We designed an extremely thorough remodel and retrofit upgrading the insulation throughout, perform air-tightness work and specify new triple glazed windows and mechanical ventilation with heat recovery.
We've created them a wonderfully warm and quiet building to live in during their retirement.
Main contractor: @terryhuggettdevelopments.co.uk
Photos: @dug_wilders
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Need experts who can transform a tired bungalow into a low energy home for retirement? Book your Project Preparation Meeting on our website today - link in the bio.
We’re looking for a Project Architect to join our residential architecture practice in Sheffield.
At HEM Architects, we believe great design and a well-run business go hand in hand. We create thoughtful, well-crafted homes; but we don’t believe that should come with stress, long hours or constant firefighting.
We use clear systems, structured workflows and strong project leadership to deliver high-quality projects in a calm, organised way.
You’ll be joining a team that’s focused on doing great work in a structured, supportive and high-performing environment
If you enjoy working like this, and want to take real ownership of your projects, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV, portfolio and a short covering letter explaining why you’d like to join us via our via our Google form (link in the bio) by midnight, Sunday 31 May 2026.
A stunning modern extension and renovation of an Arts and Crafts-style home in Ranmoor, Sheffield.
Blending the old with the new to create a contemporary family home, we worked with Dave and Lucy to sensitively renovate and extend their three-bedroom detached bungalow. The result is an expansive family space featuring striking modern extensions.
The project was recently featured in the May issue of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine, and the article is now available online.
You can find the link to the article in our bio.
Architect: @intrepid_al
Technologist: @liamdavidseaforth
Photos: @dug_wilders
Windows: @weare_21degrees
Cladding: @russwooduk
Landscaping: @willisandjones
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If you've bought the "ugly duckling" on the street and want to transform your home, then comment 'swan' on this post and let's start a conversation.
When the home you love starts to feel like a burden.
Sarah’s story in this news article is one we see often at HEM Architects.
She represents many homeowners who find themselves in a tricky position: the house that was once perfect, now feels too big.
Like Sarah, perhaps your children have moved out, or a partner has passed away, leaving you with unloved rooms and an unwieldy garden.
It’s common to end up living in just a few rooms, leaving the rest of the house unheated and unused.
You want to downsize, but you need to get the full value of your current home to fund your next chapter. In today’s market, that isn’t always easy.
Here is how HEM Architects helps people like Sarah (and you):
Build in your own backyard: If you have the right plot, build your ideal 'downsized' home in your garden and sell the larger house.
Unlock land value: Secure planning permission for a new home on your plot and sell the site for £150,000+.
Maximise sale potential: Get planning permission for a wow renovation or extension to show potential buyers the home’s full possibilities can add value.
Retrofit for the future: If you do move to a smaller home, we can lead a retrofit renovation to ensure it is comfortable, low-energy, and low-maintenance.
Link in the bio to the news article.
Words from @rentswrites
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If you're someone like Sarah who could use our help then comment 'downsize' and we will send you a link to our blog on downsizing.
Creating a spacious and sustainable forever home in Doncaster
We are working with Kay and Chris to transform a 1920s property in rural Doncaster that's the definition of a home that needs modernising.
They bought this house as a project as it's in a beautiful location with lots of space and good access to road links. But currently, it's uninhabitable without basic central heating and poor electrics.
So the aim is to create a bright, spacious forever home that works for their family.
We're planning a large modern rear extension to create the spacious home their looking for and significant modernisation.
They're looking for a large, sociable kitchen and dining area alongside a new master suite complete with a Juliette balcony.
Because the property is located in the Green Belt, we recently received a certificate of lawful development as a fall-back approach to help navigate planning restrictions and secure a larger extension than typical rules allow.
We're also focusing heavily on improving the comfort and sustainability of the home. By upgrading the insulation, improving draught-proofing, and installing an air source heat pump, we’re turning a cold house into a cozy, energy efficient home.
Since the house has been empty for over two years, the project qualifies for a reduced 5% VAT rate, helping Kay and Chris’s budget go much further.
The house will be totally transformed so we're working with a construction budget of £440,000 and HEM Architects fees are around £16,000 for RIBA Stages 1 - 4.
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Have you bought a property in need of modernisation? Whether you’re facing tricky planning constraints or looking to turn a tired property into your dream home, we’re here to help you get it right.
See link in the bio.
From cramped and cold living spaces to a spacious and warm sanctuary.
James and Holly’s home in Hunters Bar has been transformed from a house that felt too small for their family into a much brighter, more practical family home.
By upgrading the insulation and draught-proofing, we’ve also made the home as cozy as it is beautiful.
The new heart of the house is the rear extension, featuring a lovely new kitchen and dining area that’s perfect for family get-togethers and opens right up to the garden.
We improved the insulation to ensure there are no more draughts and added a utility room to tuck away the daily clutter.
The design also provides a significant boost in natural light and creates a much better connection to the outdoors.
It’s a great example of how a well-designed extension and a retrofit can work together to transform a home.
Want to make your own home more spacious and comfortable? We’d love to help. Use the link in the bio to get in touch.
