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Boutique, design-led Golders Green architects for elegant homes, heritage refurbishments, and planning-smart developments — delivered by DOR Architects.
We combine refined design, planning expertise, and build-ready precision to create beautiful, practical, and commercially viable architecture.
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Architecture in Golders Green
Golders Green blends Edwardian charm, garden suburb planning, and leafy suburban streets with fast connections to central London — making it one of NW11’s most desirable addresses.
For homeowners, there are opportunities to extend, reconfigure, or modernise homes while preserving their character. For developers, Golders Green offers infill plots, conversions, and commercial-to-residential opportunities that, with the right design and planning strategy, can achieve strong returns.
At DOR Architects, we bridge design elegance with build know-how — creating planning-smart, technically robust architecture that enhances lifestyle, efficiency, and value.
“The brief in Golders Green was simple: create a bigger, lighter home without losing its Edwardian soul. The result? A home that feels timeless — and works perfectly for the family that lives there.”
Where we work in NW11
We deliver projects across Golders Green and the surrounding area, including:
Rear extensions, loft conversions, and internal reconfigurations
Golders Green Road & Hoop Lane
Bespoke upgrades, kitchen-dining extensions, and heritage refurbishments
Temple Fortune
Mixed-use and commercial conversions
North End Road & Finchley Road corridors
Planning-smart developments with high-quality design
Backland and infill plots
Projects in Conservation Areas requiring careful detailing
Boundary zones with Hampstead Garden Suburb
Key planning considerations in Golders Green
Barnet Council applies stringent planning policies to preserve character while enabling thoughtful development. Success relies on policy literacy, detailed submissions, and proactive dialogue with officers.
Our BIM-driven design process ensures that every planning submission is clear, persuasive, and policy-compliant, improving the likelihood of swift approvals.
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Conservation Areas
Particularly near Hampstead Garden Suburb and Temple Fortune, with strict façade and materials controls
Heritage properties
Require detailed heritage statements and sensitive design proposals
Basement development
Requires structural and hydrological assessments
Infill and backland schemes
Need careful massing, access strategies, and daylight studies
Sustainability policies
Energy efficiency and fabric-first approaches are encouraged for all developments
Lifestyle, sustainability, and value uplift
In Golders Green, thoughtful architecture offers significant returns:
Brighter, better-flowing spaces for modern family life
Lifestyle
Fabric-first retrofits and discreet renewable systems to cut running costs
Sustainability
Design-led homes in NW11 consistently achieve above-average market performance
Value Uplift
Case study:
a family home upgrade in NW11
A recent project in Temple Fortune involved reconfiguring and extending a detached Edwardian house for a young family.
- The brief: More space, more light, and a seamless connection between indoors and the garden — without losing period character.
- Our approach: A rear kitchen-dining extension with full-height glazing, reworked circulation, and a loft conversion for flexible bedroom space.
- The result: A timeless, functional home that balances heritage charm with modern convenience — and increased the property’s market value significantly.
Our services process
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Feasibility & early advice
We assess planning risk, site potential, and budget alignment to shape a realistic, ambitious brief.
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3D Architural design
Policy-aligned submissions supported by heritage statements, daylight/sunlight reports, and compelling visuals.
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Planning applications
Policy-aligned submissions, heritage statements, and persuasive visuals that build officer confidence.
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Technical design
Ongoing involvement during construction to safeguard design quality and address site challenges in real time.
Why choose DOR architects
Read about how we work and then let’s book a call to chat about your project.
3D/BIM workflows
Full 3D/BIM workflows for precision and better client communication
Comprehensive support
End-to-end support from concept to completion with proven track record with homeowners, developers, and mixed-use schemes
expertise and experience
Deep Golders Green planning expertise, including Conservation Areas and listed buildings
context-sensitive design
Elegant, context-aware design for homes and developments
FAQs
Do I need planning permission in Golders Green?
Almost always. Most extensions, lofts, and external changes require consent — especially in Conservation Areas.
Can you extend or modernise a heritage property?
Yes. With sensitive design and robust submissions, we’ve secured approvals for many listed and heritage homes.
Is basement development possible in Golders Green?
Yes, but it requires structural and hydrological reports, plus careful consultation with neighbours.
Do you work with developers as well as homeowners?
Absolutely. From single-plot infill schemes to larger mixed-use developments, we balance design quality with commercial viability.
How long does planning take?
Typically 8–12 weeks, though more complex heritage or multi-unit schemes may require additional consultation time.
Can you integrate sustainability upgrades?
Yes. From discreet renewables to fabric-first retrofits, we design for efficiency and comfort.
Are you only Golders Green Architects?
No. We operate in many North London areas and surrounding areas, see them here. We also sometimes go further if you have a project that is intriguing – let us know.
Disclaimer: This page provides general guidance only and does not constitute professional advice. Always seek project-specific advice. Last updated: September 2025
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Dor has been incredible to work with on our renovation. He is extremely thorough, very reachable, attentive to detail, and really listens. He and his team put extra care into their work and come to the table organised with well-thought-out questions. We feel we’re in safe hands moving into construction because everything has been planned to such detail ahead of time, with clear direction, problem-solving, and great communication between all teams involved. For any future project, we’re definitely coming back to Dor! 😍
