Transform your home with bespoke architectural design, planning permission and technical expertise. Connor Ferris Architects creates beautifully designed house extensions tailored to modern family living.

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House Extensions Designed
Around Your Lifestyle

At Connor Ferris Architects, we believe a well-designed house extension should do far more than add extra space it should completely transform the way you live.

Whether you’re planning a rear extension, side extension, wraparound extension or double-storey extension, our experienced team will guide you from the initial concept through planning permission, Building Regulations and construction.

Every project is individually designed to complement your property, maximise natural light and create functional spaces that add lasting value to your home.

Seamless Integration: Modern Rear Extension

Great Dunmow, Essex.

Seamless Integration: Modern Rear Extension

Great Dunmow, Essex.

Modern Living Expanded: Single Storey Rear Extension

Colchester, Essex

Modern Living Expanded: Single Storey Rear Extension

Colchester, Essex

Expansive Elegance: The 5 Bed House with Field Views

Maldon, Essex.

Expansive Elegance: The 5 Bed House with Field Views

Maldon, Essex.

Why Choose Us

At Connor Ferris Architects, we design spaces that work beautifully, add real value, and stand the test of time.

We combine creative thinking with technical expertise to deliver designs that are not only visually strong, but practical, buildable, and aligned with how you live. From concept to completion, we prioritise clarity, quality, and attention to detail. This approach reflects the principles set out in our BUILD framework, applied with clarity and precision to each individual project.

Whether it’s an extension, new build, or development, our role is to guide you through the process with confidence and deliver a result that genuinely enhances your property.

As a RIBA Chartered Practice and ARB Registered Architects, we uphold the highest professional standards, delivering exceptional architectural design with confidence and integrity.

Our extensive experience working with local planning authorities across Essex allows us to develop carefully considered proposals that maximise the chances of securing planning approval.

Every extension is individually designed around your property and the way you live. We don’t believe in standard solutions each project is tailored to create spaces that feel unique, functional and timeless.

From detailed Building Regulations drawings to coordinating structural engineers and consultants, we produce comprehensive technical packages that help ensure a smooth construction process.

Warm minimalist Japandi-style kitchen extension interior
Warm minimalist Japandi-style kitchen extension interior
Warm minimalist Japandi-style kitchen extension interior

Why Extend Your Home Instead of Moving?

Moving house can be one of the most expensive and disruptive decisions a family makes. Between estate agent fees, stamp duty, legal costs and the uncertainty of finding the perfect property, relocating often costs far more than homeowners initially expect.

A thoughtfully designed house extension allows you to remain in the home and community you already love while creating spaces that better suit your family’s changing needs. Whether you need a larger kitchen, additional bedrooms, a home office or open-plan living, extending your existing property can unlock its full potential without the upheaval of moving.

At Connor Ferris Architects, we design extensions that feel like a natural continuation of your home rather than an afterthought. Through intelligent space planning, generous natural light and carefully considered architectural detailing, we create homes that are more enjoyable to live in today while adding lasting value for the future.

Every project is approached with a balance of creativity, technical expertise and planning knowledge, ensuring your extension is not only beautifully designed but also practical, buildable and tailored to your lifestyle.

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