Orange Triangle

Whitworth is an award-winning practice of Chartered Architects and Chartered Building Surveyors. We provide a bespoke and comprehensive service from inception through to completion, offering flexibility over our involvement to align with our clients’ needs.

Matthew Stearn, Partner (Architect) at Whitworth
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Matthew Stearn

Partner (Architect)

Matthew joined the Practice in 1989 and is the managing partner with responsibility for practice management, practice development and Quality Control. Matthew has been in charge of a large number of key projects for both commercial and domestic clients in  new build and extension / refurbishment sectors with project values ranging from  £5,000 – £3million value. Matthew also has significant experience in energy assessment and evaluation of new and existing properties (SAP rating), litigation work to include the inspection, analysis of defects, reporting on liabilities and undertaking repairs, as well as advising on Listed building and conservation matters having completed the RIBA Conservation Course attaining the level of RIBA Conservation Registrant,

Recent Projects

Outbuilding Conversion

Housing Architecture

Outbuilding Conversion

In 2023, Whitworth were approach by our client to sympathetically carry out the conversion of an existing 1980s garage, originally built to accommodate the previous owner’s Ferrari, to a new one-bedroom annexe accommodation.

Martello Tower

Conservation Architecture

Martello Tower

Whitworth oversaw the restoration of the historic Martello Tower in Aldeburgh, the largest of its kind from the Napoleonic Wars.

Brick Barn Conversion, Essex

Conservation Architecture

Brick Barn Conversion, Essex

Discover how this Grade II Listed brick barn was transformed into a stunning contemporary home while preserving its history. Featuring an open-plan living-kitchen space, a sleek glazed link to a new living room extension, and a carefully engineered cantilever staircase, the design blends modern style with original features.

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