Cad Architects

CAD Architects are a talented team of specialists who have a wealth of expertise in the design and delivery of building projects throughout Cornwall, Devon and further afield. You will find that we are passionate about architectural excellence and that we understand the added value of good design. We balance this flair with a well-rounded, pragmatic approach and a keen commercial awareness. This enables us to deliver a wide range of highly successful projects for residential, commercial and leisure clients.

The company was founded in November 2000 by Mark Dawes, Steve Hooper, Roger Hocking and the late Paul Newton. It was originally called Cornwall Architectural Design Ltd. The founders had a vision of creating a leading architectural practice that would compete with the larger firms outside of Devon and Cornwall. Having subsequently been joined by Christopher Hendra and Peter Bayly, the company has gone on to achieve that goal. Since its inception, CAD Architects has instilled an ethos of delivering outstanding results for all its clients, combined with a down to earth working style.

CAD Architects have unrivalled experience in carrying out large scale residential developments, from new house build schemes to conversions of existing buildings. The flagship projects that we have designed include 900 dwellings at Treloggan Newquay, Cribbar Apartments in Newquay, Kennel View at Ponsanooth, Parklands in Truro, Dudman Farm in Truro, and Nare Head at Mevagissey. This section contains details on these and other highly successful residential projects in South West England. Our commercial focus and pragmatic approach mean that we are the ideal residential development architect for commercial developers who are seeking to maximise the return from their property.

We have carried out building alterations and building extensions to many different styles of property, ranging from heritage buildings to modern dwellings. Our in-house expertise in civil engineering and structural engineering is a valuable asset when undertaking any project of this type.

Many people dream of one day building their own home. One of the most desirable locations in the West Country is the spectacular Cornish coast. At CAD Architects, we have built some of the finest new luxury coastal properties and can make your fantasy home a reality.

At CAD Architects, we have in-house specialist expertise in structural engineering, while also being able to call on the best external consultants for particularly complex builds with a demanding requirement for structural design. The increasing complexity of modern buildings and modern building methods mean that it is vital to have the input of a structural engineer to ensure flexibility in design and that a building meets the requisite design standards. Having a structural engineer involved at an early stage in the design process can also have great benefits to the project in terms of the overall structural design, the cost of the build and the speed and efficiency of its construction.

Due to the vital role that civil engineering plays in many of our projects, we have our own in-house civil engineer. Peter Lapin is a fully qualified civil and structural engineer, qualified in Construction Health and Safety. He understands every facet of architectural engineering and is involved in all projects that we carry out in South West England. This means that we can give you expert advice on civil engineering matters and also that there is ongoing civil engineering advice for our designers as they work on any project.

Having grown to become the leading independent Chartered Practice in South West England, we can offer our clients a complete range of architectural services for any type of residential, commercial or leisure project. Our designers and specialists can therefore ensure that you are getting the professional advice that you need at every stage. Each of the above core services can be offered as part of a project or as a standalone service. So, when you hire CAD Architects, we can become your 'one stop shop' for all the architectural services you need to take a project from initial brief through to final build and completion.

When you work with CAD Architects, we listen carefully to your brief and explore in detail with you every aspect of your project. Our designers use all their experience to put forward considered and thought-through solutions and options for you to consider. We use our creative flair to devise a final design that responds to a client's specific needs and aspirations. Throughout the architectural design process, we look for ways to add value to your completed building. However, challenging the brief, we have the experience and dedication to deliver sustainable, high quality, contemporary design, to meet and exceed expectations.