Practice
Clear Architects is an ambitious and established architectural practice with studios in Epping Forest and the New Forest.
We are a RIBA Chartered practice renowned for “exceptional” architectural designs and impressive planning permission success rate.
The practice enjoys a varied array of projects; from contemporary residential architecture favoured by the UK’s leading homes magazines, to multi-partner commercial projects involving Grand Houses, Hotels and even an Art Deco Cinema.
From social benefit builds opened by members of the Royal family, to innovative eco/sustainability design concepts that grabbed Kevin McLeod’s attention, Clear Architects has been commended for its design quality by industry titans (such as British Home Awards).
Clear Architects accepts project commissions predominantly across London and the south-east (especially Essex and Hertfordshire) and the New Forest / south-west (especially Hampshire and Wiltshire).
Founded by Melanie Clear in 2005, the practice prides itself on delivering a design through to a completed build.
This takes our clients on a journey from initial concept, through the planning process, all the way through to being on site during construction.
We believe that the best architectural designs are borne from a deep understanding of the site; taking a client’s brief and translating that into a unique building that serves their needs.
This draws on our practice ethos: Successful design is both beautiful and functional.
Clear Architects brings to bear its creative vision on each clients’ individual property, which addresses their specific requirements, whether Residential or Commercial.
"We get immense delight from seeing what started as an idea, emerge from the ground and stand alone on its own merit." Melanie Clear
Awards
The European Women In Construction & Engineering Awards is the most prestigious event celebrating the achievements of women in these sectors. Selected from approximately 350 entries, Melanie Clear was one of the Best Woman Architect Finalists 2018.
People
Melanie Clear
Managing Director and Founder
Melanie Clear founded Clear Architects in 2005. “It is still hard for me to believe – years on – that I have my own architectural practice and, beyond that, the exciting…
Arron
Planning Director
Arron Breedon is a Town Planner, with experience in both council and private practice. He has worked in New Zealand; as well as the length and breadth of the nation,…
Alexa
Technical Director
Alexa Kasim joined us from Scotland in the summer of 2015 to assist in leading our dynamic and expanding team.…
Bruno
Architect
Bruno Larrarte joined the team in 2016. Having gained design and technical experience in Spain, Bruno brings new ideas to the studio. Bruno believes "that attention to detail, enthusiasm…
Ricky
Architect
Ricky Glover joined the team in 2014 and completed his Masters at University of Westminster under Clear Architects’ sponsorship programme. Ricky has recently completed his Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Professional…
Athina
Part III Architectural Assistant
Athina Ralli joined the team having completed her Masters degree at the University of Dundee. Athina believes "that good design lies in the simplicity of an idea, attention to…
Andrew
Part III Architectural Assistant
Andrew Singer re-joined the team as a Part II architectural assistant in 2020 having been at Clear Architects as a Part I in 2016. He did his undergraduate degree…
Trixie
Part I Architectural Assistant
Trixie Bedwei joined the team at the beginning of 2018 having completed her Part I at the University of Brighton. She is currently studying for her Masters at University of…
Sophie
Content Creator
Sophie Pawson joined the team in Summer 2020, from a background in advertising and media. She previously studied a BA in English Literature, Language and Linguistics from the University of…
Bentley
Studio Dog
Bentley joined the Clear team mid-2020, and has been top dog ever since. When he’s not ruling the roost at Clear HQ, he has been known to chew…
Studio
Our workplace
Our studio is designed by us, for us. We have an open plan creative studio space including critique areas, alongside samples and a knowledge wall of books to aid in…
Partnerships
Collaborative working
We work with a selection of businesses to deliver the very best standard for our projects and for our clients.…
Team Culture
What we value
At Clear Architects, we have created a London-style architectural practice committed to improving the built environment in which we live, work and play. We believe that team culture helps…
Team Development
For our people
As a practice, we invest in our people, from our Part I Assistants to support in professional exams through to individual development and career aspirations. We have a mentorship and…
Charitable Challenges
Giving back
Giving back is a key part of our ethos here at Clear Architects, and as a conscientious business, we are very proud of our commitment to supporting charities, both locally…