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COVID-19 UPDATE -

We are still operating and contactable via phone and email whilst adhering to government guidelines. We are keeping an eye on the guidelines daily and will change the way we work to adapt to you as best as we can. 

Any questions etc please get in contact and we will be more than happy to help. 


Ian Garrett Building Design Ltd - Established 1987

A family run architectural and building design consultancy practice based on the east coast of Suffolk in the seaside town of Lowestoft.

We as a practice have a broad range of experience in varying built environments, building types and construction methods to suit the ever changing construction industry.

Our Ethos 

To work closely with our clients to achieve their goals that both they and ourselves are proud of.

We have been an operating Architectural practice since 1987 which enables us to offer our clients a wealth of experience in all aspects of the building industry.

We have the ability and continue to work on a variety of projects which range from small house extensions up to new build care homes and everything in between.

It is our aim to assist our clients through the various stages of the built environment through from inception to occupation of a building should this be desired.

We are able to offer the following and more;

  • Feasibility studies
  • Building Surveys
  • Scheme Designs
  • Planning and Building Regulation Applications
  • Specifications
  • Tender packages
  • Contract administration 
  • Artists impressions

We specialise in;

  • Extensions
  • Refurbishment work
  • Minor and major alterations
  • Feasibility Studies
  • New houses
  • Care Homes (specialist and design award winner)
  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Sports facilities
  • Local Authority
  • Office Buildings
  • Housing Association


We offer

A service that can be tailored to each individual client and project. We understand no project or client is the same and every project will be different.

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