New build house, corner view of front and side elevations, illuminated at dusk, with stone & timber cladding
Interior of extended and remodelled Victorian semi, showing open plan kitchen and reception room, with views to garden
Rear elevation of modern dining room extension with copper cladding & stone steps leading down to garden in foreground
Proposed ground floor plan of converted agricultural buildings to offices

Specialists in challenging residential projects

Ascent Architecture is an established architectural practice based in central Bristol, founded in 2004 by architect Steve Mardall.

We specialise in finding creative solutions to challenging domestic & commercial RESIDENTIAL projects. In particular, we are adept at addressing the following challenges:

  • Sites with negative planning history
  • Listed buildings (unreasonable restrictions)
  • Difficult/constrained sites (sloping, overlooked, multiple party walls)
  • Feeling stuck and in need of a fresh perspective
  • Missed opportunities resulting in not getting what you wanted
  • Getting the right team – all pulling in the same direction

Our mission is to deliver intelligent, creative and sustainable designs, including to Passivhaus standards.

‘I have had the pleasure of working with Ascent Architecture on a number of projects and have always been delighted with their work.’

A Lindley

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

‘Ascent Architecture managed to create two desirable flats from within my large mixed use building and obtain planning approval, despite various planning challenges.‘

N Martin

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

‘Steve’s eye for detail was what really made a difference to the project.‘

E Molyneux

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

How we can help you….NOW  ↓

Get our Project Planning Pack

Planning a new project can be one of the most rewarding and at times daunting challenges you will ever undertake, especially if for the first time.

The Project Planning Pack has been designed to help you understand the process & stages involved, prepare you for the road ahead and advise you what you need to do. Following this guidance will help reduce risk, avoid common pitfalls, potentially save you cost in the long run, and improve design outcomes.

Included:

  • Basic Roadmap – showing a project’s stages from start to finish
  • Project Experts Directory – our hand-picked list of allied professionals who can help you at each stage of a project
  • Building Cost Estimator – A simple, DIY way to estimate your project’s cost
  • Project-specific questions and checklists for different topics
  • Readiness slider & What to do next
Download Project Planning Pack

Get our Dream Team Directory

Finding trusted advisors to help with your project can also be a formidable task. 

We regularly receive requests for recommendations of related construction industry professionals.  With this in mind we have compiled a directory of trusted professionals whose expertise we value – most we have worked with, others have been recommended by trusted associates.

Download Dream Team Directory

Book a FREE Ask the Expert call

Not sure where to start? Book a FREE 20 minute phone call with director Steve Mardall to discuss your project.

During this you will:

  • Get answers to questions you may have about your project
  • Understand the process and how to get your project started
  • Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and lay the foundation for a successful project
  • See whether we might work well together

Schedule your call with Steve below

Book here

Needs & Options Review

In the same way that a surgeon would not operate without first diagnosing symptoms, experience has taught us the importance of rigorous research prior to any design work.

We have formalized the process of information gathering, research & diagnosis into a service called a Needs & Options Review. This supports the decision making processes and serves as the foundation for a successful project outcome.

The service starts with meeting you on site and concludes with a written report. 

Find out more