Testimonials
Peter Chalke CBE - Sustainable Contemporary House
"We were ready to be challenged and wanted an outstanding house. Peter Borchert spent a day with us, discussing our way of life, measuring our furniture and looking at photographs of modern Danish architecture. He also looked at the street scene in the village. The result was a stunning modern design that also reflected the vernacular of the village architecture and which did not look out of place. We loved the first drawings he produced and changed very little from the initial design.
The overall design was outstanding with a spacious interior and dramatic spaces whilst still giving a homely atomosphere. Everyone who visits the house is very impressed with our unusual design. The layout is efficient and suits our lifestyle well. We now live in a house that becomes more enjoyable as time passes.
Peter interpreted our ambitions and helped us achieve a stunning house, admired and complimented by all." - October 2011
Richard & Alex Allsopp - Listed Barn Conversion
"We had never undertaken such an extensive building project so had no experience, and limited knowledge, of the skill required to achieve architectural (sympathy) whilst simultaneously satisfying the often petty and illogical planning restrictions based on a Grade II Listed building. It was only towards the end that we fully appreciated how deftly Peter had guided us between these two contrary interests, to achieve stunning results.
The management of the construction phase was very hands-on, with minute attention to detail and regular site visits.
We couldn't be happier and it is our dream home". - October 2011
Andrew & Judy Pownall-Gray - Remodelled House
"As our second home built with the Practice, Peter understood we wanted a home rather than a project and was prepared to lead the design in an experienced way. He understood that wise investment was via good design and specification rather than an unlimited budget.
The before and after pictures say it all. The design is greatly admired by visitors who say the house suits the site so well. As a family home and venue for entertaining the house has been a success. Peter's knowledge and expertise has taken the home from the ordinary to the exceptional. By remaining on top of the planners and project builders, we would never think of using anyone else to achieve a positive outcome.
As our family has grown the design of our home has been instrumental in achieving both togetherness and space. The flexibility of the living spaces has easily adapted to our needs over the growing years". - October 2011
Doey Harris
"I am thrilled with the house and you have achieved exactly what I wanted so thank you very much" - December 2010
Comments on our office:
"We were all very impressed by the new office accommodation - so beautifully light and spacious, a place where work will be both pleasant and professionally fulfilling. It is good to see a building which was at the time so run down restored and revived to take its place as a significant part of Wilton's architectural heritage."
"I think you have made a marvelous job of the new offices. Imaginative, light, open, super detailing and a fun place in which to work - well done". - William Verdon-Smith FRICS, Woolley & Wallis
"I was very impressed by the conversion of the old Methodiest chapel and not surprised it won an award. It is a lovely airy office space and must be a pleasure to work in." - Tom Clay
"Thank you also for giving me the opportunity to see your new office premises. As I was talking to Peter it is interesting how Headquarters buildings so often reflect the culture of the organisation. In your case that is clearly modern, cutting edge and clearly highly practical. I imagine it is a delightful place to work and it was certainly a delightful place to have lunch" - Graham Waterton MRICS, Strutt & Parker
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