Our approach
We believe good design should appear effortless - a natural response to its place and time. Architecture should make a positive difference and reinforce what is special about its setting, whether that’s a tranquil rural landscape or an historic urban street.
Our approach is all about context - taking the time to understand and appreciate what is around us, and then to sensitively reflect that back in all we do, making buildings that are creative, modern and sustainable.
You, the client, are at the heart of how we think about context. Only through listening to and understanding you, can we create spaces which truly fulfil your ambitions, hopes and needs.
Contact us today to see how we can help make your dream a reality.
Jim Hicks RIBA
Architect + Director
Having designed and self-built my current and previous family homes, I bring a wealth of practical experience and understand what is needed to create great spaces which meet your budget and exceed your expectations.
I began my career in the design team at Border Oak Design & Construction, before co-founding Owen Hicks Architecture in Hereford. After ten years, working on a huge variety of projects of all scales, I decided to leave OHA in 2023 to focus on a new vision for what a modern architects practice could offer.
My studio is set in the inspirational Herefordshire countryside between Hereford and Hay-on-Wye.