Christchurch Architects | Contemporary architecture for sensitive settings
Forest Architecture is a design-led, international award-winning Architecture practice based in the New Forest - we create carefully considered buildings in rural landscapes, historic environments + distinctive places
International award-winning residential + heritage architecture | projects in three National Parks
D E V O N | D O R S E T | H A M P S H I R E |
S O M E R S E T | E A S T + W E S T S U S S E X | W I L T S H I R E
est. 2012
Architecture rooted in
context | heritage | craft
Our work is
R U R A L | U R B A N | C O A S T A L |
H I S T O R I C
new homes + community buildings | listed + heritage sites | extensions + refurbishments | conversions + remodelling
We are recognised for
heritage conservation | overcoming complex planning issues | sensitive, award winning architecture | projects in three National Parks
Forest Architecture is a design-led architect based in Lymington, working throughout the New Forest and coastal and rural areas across the south of England.
We design contemporary buildings that respond carefully to their setting, from historic town centres and village streets to countryside and coastal locations.
Our projects range from new homes, extensions and refurbishments to residential properties to sensitive alterations to heritage buildings. We work in complex settings in sensitive landscapes, always balancing creative design with a clear understanding of context and planning requirements.
The House on the hill, Boldre
Architecture in Christchurch
Christchurch offers a unique mix of historic character, coastal setting, and established residential areas. Many projects require a sensitive approach, particularly where conservation areas, listed buildings, or nearby landscapes influence design.
We work with these constraints to create architecture that feels appropriate to its setting while meeting the needs of contemporary life.
“Natalie and her team at Forest Architecture are creative, pragmatic and brilliantly capable. Without their hands-on guidance, advice and counsel we would never have managed to sympathetically modernise and improve our grade-II listed home”
Private - The Lime House Lymington, Hampshire
R E S I D E N T I A L period property refurbishment + and extension
1930’s house refurbishment + and extension
R E S I D E N T I A L 
C O M M U N I T Y Grade II* listed church and church hall refurbishment
Greengrass, Christchurch Dorset
Our Work in Christchurch
We guide each project from initial ideas through to completion, combining creative design with a structured process. This ensures clarity at every stage, from feasibility and concept design through planning and construction.We work with homeowners, landowners, and community organisations on a range of architectural projects in and around Lymington, including:
New homes + replacement dwellings
Extensions + refurbishments
Listed and heritage buildings
Projects in conservation areas
New and modified community buildings in rural + coastal settings
Each project begins with understanding the site, the brief, and the aspirations of our clients.
R E S I D E N T I A L A R C H I T E C T U R E H U B
new-build houses, extensions, refurbishments, conversions, rural, sensitive alterations
H E R I T A G E A R C H I T E C T U R E H U B
C O M M U N I T Y A R C H I T E C T U R E H U B
listed buildings, heritage assets, conservation areas, conversions, repairs + alterations
new-build, conversions, learning spaces, performance spaces, gathering and religious spaces
Ready to start your project in Christchurch?
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Serving Christchurch, Mudeford and Wimborne Minster
We offer our architectural services to all areas within Christchurch and the surrounding area. Feel free to call us for a chat about your requirements, whether you are looking for a residential, community or heritage Conservation Architect.