Meet the Team

A RIBA Chartered Practice

Who We Are

Dandelion Seeds Architects consists of a team of architects, construction professionals and expert 3D visualisers. With several decades’ experience in wellness, project management, building technology and sustainability, we bring an industry understanding which provides additional support in achieving our client’s aims.

Wellbeing Experts

Artistic and Ecological

Naturally Designed Spaces

Consciously crafted to invite health, happiness, and calm into your most valued environments

Wellbeing Experts Artistic and Ecological Naturally Designed Spaces Consciously crafted to invite health, happiness, and calm into your most valued environments

Back in April 2021 I was interviewed by Helen Castle of RIBA Journal about the challenges of setting up in practice. My contribution made it to #3 in the top 5 most read #ribaintelligence articles of 2021!

A RIBA Chartered Practice

  • “We both feel that the house already looks much as we would like, your respective expertise and skills have made It come alive”

    Noel & Sue

  • “Fantastic experience. Phillip and his team were incredibly helpful and professional”

    Mr Herbert

  • “Professional and courteous whilst successfully providing positive planning outcomes for our school projects”

    Balfour Beatty

  • If anyone is seeking inspirational architects, Dandelion Seeds have been a joy to work with.

    Tracey & James

  • “Absolutely brilliant experience, combining great vision and imagination with our practical needs

    Barbara & Stuart

  • “Massive thanks Phillip. Without his incredible forward thinking concept and calm approach we’d never have reached this epic part of the journey".

    Gary & Rachael

Our Projects

Since our inception in 2020, our team has worked on a wide range of projects throughout the South and South West of England. The bulk of our workload has focussed on the design of: Bespoke one-off houses, Passivhaus, barn conversions (class Q), net zero affordable modular housing, luxury apartments and grade 2 listed buildings as well as a community centre, paragraph 80 houses and the Master plan for a wellbeing retreat. We also offer planning consultancy services via Constructionline.

Supporting Our Community

Our net profits support our fledging charity Dandelion Seeds Foundation who are delivering projects to support health and wellbeing in Somerset.

 

RIBA Chartered Practice

“Dandelion Seeds Architects is a RIBA Chartered Practice with a focus on applying affordable, sustainable technology and construction techniques to enhance health, longevity and well being. We have a team who can provide high quality design solutions and assist in all sizes of project, from residential schemes to multi-million-pound commercial developments” Phillip Bristow - Director

OUR ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Dandelion Seeds has specialist staff who have extensive experience providing conservation and development advice for owners of listed buildings. We also prepare the necessary drawings for obtaining Building Regulation Approvals and act as Contract Administrators for the monitoring of your project on site

We can help you to realise your dream project

We are designing our buildings to be eco-friendly, while focusing on a harmonious integration within nature. Principles of sustainability are integral to our work: designing buildings that run at a fraction of the current energy requirements. We aim to address the crucial need for psychological well-being by crafting environments that harmonize with nature to raise the vibration of our homes and the wellbeing of the occupiers.

A RIBA Chartered Practice

If you have any questions or would like an informal chat, please contact us on the link above. We are always happy to discuss potential projects, however large or small.

Sometimes it is just helpful to have a conversation and figure out which direction to take with your project. You may have already consulted many providers, or just want to make sure we are the right approach for you, so we offer a free 20 min exploratory chat.