At David Hickinson Architecture, we specialise in thoughtful, practical, and beautifully executed house extension design solutions tailored to homeowners.
Choosing the right architectural design professional is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when planning your home extension. A successful project isn’t simply about creating more space – it’s about improving how your home looks, feels and works for everyday living.
Creative Design Solutions
Every home presents its own challenges, whether that’s an awkward layout, planning constraints or structural considerations. We develop thoughtful design solutions that make the most of your property’s potential.
Intelligent Space Planning
Great design is about making every square metre work harder. We create layouts that improve flow, maximise natural light and provide practical living spaces tailored to your lifestyle.
Planning & Building Regulations Expertise
From assessing planning requirements to preparing detailed drawings for Building Regulations, we help guide your project through each stage with confidence.
Long-Term Value
A well-designed extension doesn’t just add space—it enhances the way you live and can increase the long-term value and appeal of your home.
Your home should reflect how you live today, not how it was designed decades ago. Our approach to house extension design focuses on creating spaces that feel natural, connected, and tailored to your daily life. Popular types of extension design:
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We believe great design begins with understanding your vision and guiding it with expertise. Our streamlined process ensures clarity, creativity, and confidence at every stage of your project.
Every successful project begins with understanding how you live. We take the time to learn about your lifestyle, priorities and future plans, helping us create an architectural design that enhances the way your home works for you.
Using the information gathered during the discovery stage, we develop initial layouts, design concepts and visualisations that bring your ideas to life. Our focus is on creating bright, practical spaces that maximise natural light, improve flow and make the very best use of the available space.
We prepare the drawings required for planning applications and Building Regulations approval, guiding you through each stage of the process. Where necessary, we liaise with the local authority to help ensure your project progresses as smoothly as possible.
Once the design has been approved, we produce detailed technical drawings that give your builder the information needed to construct the project accurately. We can also work alongside your chosen contractor during the build, helping to ensure the finished extension remains true to the agreed design and is delivered to a high standard.
Every home has the potential to become something even better with thoughtful planning and great design. Whether you're creating more space for a growing family, improving the flow of your home or adding long-term value to your property, professional architectural design can help you make the most of your investment.
At David Hickinson Architecture, we provide architectural design services tailored to your home, your lifestyle and your ambitions. From the first conversation through to planning drawings, Building Regulations and technical design, we'll guide you through every stage of the journey with practical advice and a collaborative approach.
If you're planning a home extension in Hull or the surrounding area, we'd be delighted to discuss your ideas and help you take the next step with confidence.
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Every home has its own character, layout and potential, which is why no two projects are ever the same. Our architectural design approach is tailored to you, creating spaces that reflect your lifestyle, your goals and the way you want to live. We take the time to understand how you use your home today while designing for how you'll enjoy it in the years to come.
We create extensions that provide more space for busy households, from larger kitchens to additional bedrooms. We ensure your home evolves with your family’s needs.
We help homeowners upgrade outdated layouts into bright, open, and functional living spaces. Our house design focuses on improving flow and enhancing everyday comfort.
We design smart, practical extensions that maximise rental appeal, improve functionality and increase long-term property value. Our architectural design services focus on delivering cost-effective improvements that help you achieve the strongest possible return on your investment.
We support self-builders with creative designs and technical expertise to bring their vision to life. We ensure your ideas are both achievable and build ready.
We help homeowners redesign their space to suit a simpler, more efficient lifestyle. Our design ensures comfort, accessibility, and better use of available space.
We create extensions that respect the character of older homes while adding modern functionality. We balance heritage features with contemporary living.
Yes. We work on projects of all sizes, from modest rear extensions to larger multi-storey developments. Even a small extension can benefit from professional architectural design, helping you make the best use of the available space and create a home that works better for your lifestyle.
We provide architectural design services for a wide range of home extensions, including:
Every design is tailored to your property, your requirements and your budget.
A well-designed extension can increase both the value and appeal of your home, particularly when it improves the layout, creates additional living space and enhances natural light. While every property is different, thoughtful design often delivers both lifestyle and financial benefits.
As much as you'd like to be. We work closely with you throughout the project, taking the time to understand your ideas, discuss design options and refine the plans together. Our aim is to create a space that reflects the way you want to live.
Absolutely. Understanding your budget is an important part of the design process. We develop practical design solutions that make the most of your investment while helping you achieve your goals without unnecessary expense.
Yes. We can prepare planning drawings, Building Regulations drawings and the technical information needed to support your project, helping to ensure it progresses as smoothly as possible.
Yes. Where appropriate, we can provide 3D visualisations to help you understand how your proposed extension will look and feel before construction begins, giving you greater confidence in the design.
Not necessarily. Many home extension projects can be successfully designed by an experienced architectural design professional. The right approach depends on the size and complexity of your project, but professional design advice can help you maximise space, navigate planning requirements and create a home that works beautifully for years to come.