Syte Architects

Fantastic design and great collaboration and communication. Oliver and Pamela were a joy to work with. Attention to details and close management of all items was a saving grace.
Jul 19th, 2022

Feb 26th, 2020

We worked with Rob Whitlock of Syte Architects to provide a kitchen extension to our early Edwardian townhouse in Lewisham. Syte designed the extension, handled applications for permission and managed the build. We chose Syte after consulting several architects. We picked Syte because the company presence was stylish and mature, because we liked Rob's presentation and ideas, and because Rob himself came across well. Syte are professional, knowledgeable and collaborate well with their clients and partners. We were intimately involved with the design process and were most pleased with the resulting design. Rob found a great contracting team to do the building work. Rob's sensible, consensual approach to problems that arise was very useful when dealing with local authorities, neighbours and some of our more problematic subcontractors.
Feb 1st, 2020

Over many years I have had experience of quite a number of architects. It is by no means easy to select the right one. For me the crucial factor is the architect's ability to find the best way of carrying out your ideas - rather than telling you that cannot be done - and augmenting and improving them with his own. Oliver Barsoum and Syte have acted for us in two projects, each involving substantial works to the upper parts of houses, one listed, and each necessitating planning appeals - successful. In both cases we have been very pleased with the outcome, and valued Oliver's creative abilities in fulfilling our wishes. The next important factor is that the architect should be a pleasure to work with, through thick and thin, over what may be a long relationship, as Oliver has been, amply providing the essentials ingredients of that relationship: efficiency, technical competence, reliability, trustworthiness, transparency in charging .. and patience and charm.
Nov 5th, 2019

Since being introduced to Rob on a challenging North London residential portfolio I have gone on to work with Syte over the past 10 years on various residential projects in London and the West Country and have found them to be one of the few Architectural practices that can combine design flair with practical building detailing. Their relaxed and non-confrontational style and willingness to adapt to the Clients specific requirements is one of their key strengths. Our good relationship has led to collaborations on a number of projects where difficult Planning approvals and appeals have been 100% successfully obtained, including in areas of outstanding natural beauty, grade 2 listed properties and unusual locations. I am very happy to Recommend Syte
Oct 10th, 2019