About Scenario Architecture in Buckinghamshire
Scenario Architecture’s work in Buckinghamshire began early in our practice with a unique project: a contemporary extension to a Grade II-listed cottage next to Milton’s Cottage in Chalfont St Giles, a nationally significant Grade I-listed site. The project demanded careful planning and sensitivity, not only to secure the necessary permissions but also to respect the neighboring Grade II Registered Historic Garden, the only cottage garden in the Chilterns with this special English Heritage designation. Although our thoughtful, contemporary proposal was ultimately turned down at the appeal stage, the experience greatly informed our approach to working with listed buildings and heritage sites. Over a decade later, with an expanding portfolio of significant residential projects across Buckinghamshire and nearby Hertfordshire, we have become a trusted choice for homeowners seeking sensitive, high-quality architectural design in the region. Among our current commissions are two new-build family homes in Buckinghamshire, offering a blank canvas to demonstrate our collaborative and design-led approach. Each project reflects our core philosophy: to create homes that are both beautiful and highly functional, tailored precisely to the lifestyle of their owners. Founded in 2007, Scenario Architecture was established with a clear vision: to develop a uniquely collaborative way of working. We place our clients’ aspirations at the heart of every project, ensuring that our designs tell the story of the people who live in them, not the architects who designed them.
Bespoke Architectural Design in Buckinghamshire
Our Buckinghamshire architects bring extensive experience to a wide range of residential projects across the county and the wider Home Counties. Whether you are planning a new build, a house extension or the sensitive renovation of a period home, our team combines innovative design with a detailed understanding of local planning permission, conservation areas and listed building requirements. From Amersham and Marlow to Aylesbury and High Wycombe, we deliver architecture that balances creativity with compliance. As a RIBA-chartered practice, we provide a complete architectural service, including interior design, landscape design, project management and refurbishment. Our architects work closely with interior designers, consultants and contractors to ensure every project is delivered to the highest standard. Recognised as award-winning architects in Buckinghamshire, we have designed bespoke homes, barn conversions and residential extensions that respond to both client aspirations and the county’s distinctive character. Our design approach embraces sustainability, energy efficiency and respect for the natural and built environment, ensuring that every home is as functional as it is beautiful.
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Starting your Buckinghamshire project
Most building projects in Buckinghamshire require approval from the local authority. Buckinghamshire architects can help you through the process, collaborating with council officials to see through your application. Scenario Architects has successfully steered clients through the permissions stage.
We’ve drawn up an illustrated synopsis to help guide you through the planning process for a Buckinghamshire-based renovation, restoration, addition or new-build.
If you’re considering a residential architectural project in Buckinghamshire, we’re here to help, whether it’s a renovation, extension or a new-build.
TIP: To find out the actual track record which any architects you may be considering has with your local council, go to the planning application search page on your local council’s website and use the search by agent option.
Working with Scenario Architecture on your Buckinghamshire project
Our boutique studio specialises in residential architecture, offering bespoke services for home additions, renovations and new-builds. Based in Wandsworth, we practice across London and beyond.
A RIBA Chartered Practice, Scenario complies with the UK’s strict health and safety criteria. We collaborate closely with our clients throughout every stage of the process, from the design phase, through planning and construction. We aim to deliver every project on time and on budget.
Our skilled team works with the latest 3D design technology: real-time digital visualisations and virtual reality. We feel they are the most effective and efficient tools for seeing through our work, choosing fittings and simulating natural light.
This Chartered Institute of Building case study features a recent Scenario project, demonstrating the benefits of advanced technologies in designing for the domestic sphere.
Established in 2007, Scenario Architecture is a boutique architecture studio focused on the high-end residential sector, working extensively throughout and around London. We specialise in every scale and type of domestic project, from interior alterations, through full renovations and refurbishments to new build homes. We offer a full bespoke architecture service tailored to fit your requirements and aspirations.
Our friendly and highly skilled team has the knowledge, experience and expertise necessary to take you step-by-step through the challenging and exciting journey of creating your new home. We will work together with you in close collaboration from initial design, through detail design and planning all the way to tender, construction and successful completion of your project on time and within budget.
Scenario Architecture is an RIBA Chartered Practice, which essentially means that we are compliant with the RIBA (Royal Institute of Chartered Architects) strict criteria, covering insurance, health and safety and quality management systems.
As early adopters of latest technology, we use as a standard for all projects a verity of innovative 3D design and visualisation tools to create and communicate design with our clients. Our experience shows that Real-Time visualisations and Virtual Reality tours are extremely powerful tools to streamline the process of choosing material finishes fixtures and fittings as well as simulating realistic natural light conditions.
When we produce accurate and reliable construction information we use the latest 3D BIM technology, (BIM stands for Building Information Modelling) which means that all project information is derived from a single accurate and coordinated 3D model. Using this cutting-edge technology collaboratively with other consultants as well as contractors has proven to save time and cost for our clients.
A case study featuring one of our projects was published by the Chartered Institute of Building, demonstrating the great benefits of this advanced technology specifically with domestic projects.
Scenario Architecture in London deliver design and architectural expertise for residential projects. We were established in 2007 by Ran Ankory and Maya Carni who both trained with the AA School of Architecture. Scenario have grown to an award-winning team of nine. We have been featured in Dezeen and Elle Decoration UK.
Our highly experienced team of architects Stoke Newington work with clients using innovative 3D and Virtual Reality technology that simulates your new home before the first brick is even laid. This simulation technique allows you to see beautiful scenarios, designed to fit your life. An organic process, it often influences the choice of materials and design methods.
If you are looking for a top architects Buckinghamshire, we can help with your project. We are a RIBA Chartered Practice and we operate across the following areas and postal districts: Camden, Dalston, Hackney, Hampstead, Highgate, Haringey, Islington, East London, Knightsbridge, Kensington and Chelsea, Mayfair, Notting Hill, North London, West London, West Hampstead, Shoreditch, Southwark, Stoke Newington, N1, N6, NW3, N16 and E5.
Start your Buckinghamshire project
Buckinghamshire Architects
Scenario is an established architecture practice focusing on contemporary residential design. We take on projects of every scale and scope, from home refurbishment, renovation and expansions to new-builds.
Victorian renovations are more compassionate today than they’ve ever been, with homeowners striving to preserve architectural elements like decorative cornicing, ceiling roses, skirting boards and dada rails. Sash windows are being replaced by specially made wood reproductions and wood-burning fireplaces recouped after being sealed off for decades. Paint companies like Farrow & Ball have built multinationals out of replicating the de rigueur colours of Victorian times. And new tile ceramicists are bringing back traditional motifs with contemporary silhouettes, for front gardens and foyers. Hardwood floors have made a comeback, with timber salvage and reproduction going strong.
Most renovations focus on transforming the core of the home, and revolutionise the kitchen and bathrooms in the process. To recoup the extra floor area today’s families have become accustomed to, Buckinghamshire architects are extending into voids in the lofts and side returns common in Victorians. Small period kitchens can open up into the side return without eradicating period features; in the recovered space, a corner can be reserved for a powder room or utility room. Ditto the loft: pushing up the ceiling and pushing out dormer windows can make new space available for an en suite bathroom.
With extending out into dead space comes the welcoming in of natural light. Upward-facing Velux windows become possible once the upper floor is properly extended and the main floor pushed out beyond the confines of the original footprint. If a second-storey extension is permitted in your plans, an internal void can bring natural light from the top floor downwards, and vice versa.
In our client's words
We wanted to renovate our house in a conservation area in central London. Given this involved a complete demolition and new build with an extra floor on top, getting planning approval was always going to be tricky. Scenario did an amazing job on the new house 'envelope' and throughout the planning phase. We couldn't have wished for better from them and having succeeded in gaining planning approval owe them a very big 'thank you'.
Scenario designed a kitchen extension for us, and we are delighted with the results. The process was well organised, planned and delivered, and the whole team were a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend them for their design, planning and project management skills.
Worked with these guys on the internal development of our office. From start to finish they were great. They got what we wanted first time and really made working with them very easy. Their aftercare has been great too helping us deal with something that they were not involved with in the first place. Will highly recommend them to anyone.
Further Reading
Scenario Architecture is a boutique architecture studio focused on high-end residential projects in the greater London area. We handle domestic projects of every scale and complexity, from interior refurbishments to full renovations and new-builds, with our bespoke architecture service. Our friendly, experienced, and highly skilled team can take you step-by-step through the challenge of designing your new space. From the initial design and planning to tender, construction, and completion, we work closely with you to ensure your vision is realised on time and on budget. Scenario is a RIBA chartered practice. We comply with the strict criteria of the Royal Institute of Chartered Architects, covering insurance, health and safety and quality-management systems. We are early adopters of the latest technology, using 3D design and visualisation tools as a standard for all our projects. Our experience shows that real-time visualisations and virtual reality are extremely efficient tools for choosing finishes, fixtures and fittings, and simulating natural light. We also employ 3D Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology to produce reliable construction information, so that all our project data comes from an accurate, coordinated 3D model. Using this cutting-edge technology collaboratively with consultants and contractors has proven to save our clients time and money.
Exploring Buckinghamshire Living
Living in London often demands a “less is more” approach. Centuries-old properties and strict heritage restrictions mean homeowners face limits when expanding or altering their properties. Buckinghamshire, however, offers an enticing alternative: generous space, flexibility, and the chance to enjoy modern living without losing touch with the capital. With excellent public transport links to London’s West End, towns such as Aylesbury, Amersham and High Wycombe provide the balance of convenience and lifestyle many families seek. Surrounded by the protected countryside of the Metropolitan Green Belt and the Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire combines easy commuting with access to expansive green spaces. Architecturally, the county is remarkably diverse. Grand estates like Waddesdon Manor and Chequers sit alongside Victorian terraces, mock-Tudor semis, and Georgian village homes. Pre-war and post-war developments echo traditional styles, preserving the area’s distinctive character. For homeowners, Buckinghamshire represents opportunity. Whether extending kitchens, converting lofts or adding contemporary glazed extensions, a skilled Buckinghamshire architect can help create modern, functional spaces while respecting the heritage of the original home. It is this blend of tradition and innovation that makes Buckinghamshire such an attractive alternative to London for growing families.
