Our Practice
Woodward Smith Chartered Architects are a RIBA Chartered Practice based in Barnstaple, North Devon. Headed by Director and Architect Matt Steart, the team of Architects and Architectural Technologists are specialists in sustainable urban and rural building design.
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The practice was established in 2006 by John Woodward and Matt Steart joined as a Partner in 2016. In 2024 John Woodward moved to a position of Consultant with Matt taking full control in the practice.
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The practice specialises in the delivery of high quality Residential, Commercial, Education and Leisure projects within Northern and Mid Devon. From small scale domestic extensions to large housing developments each project is considered from a design, sustainability and budget perspective to deliver the client's aspirations.
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We have established a strong working relationship over a number of years with the local planning authorities of North Devon, Torridge, Mid Devon and Exmoor National Park working closely with them on delivering various projects in the Southwest.
Our Sectors
Developments | Urban Design | Masterplanning
We have an extensive portfolio of experience working with developers on projects of all scales and sizes, ranging from conversions, small residential developments of 2 to 5 houses, to sites of 200+ houses.
One-off Houses | Extensions | Conversions
Our team is here to help you realise your aspirations when it comes to your home. We can help with anything from extending or altering your existing home, to designing a one-off property from scratch and everything in between.
Leisure | Tourism | Educational | Employment
We have a wealth of experience covering educational buildings, public and sports and leisure. Whether it is just an extension, or a new build facility, our team is here to guide you through the process from drawing board to completion.
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Woodward Smith Chartered Architects
6 Tuly Street
Barnstaple
Devon
United Kingdom
EX31 1DH