about our riba practice
Homes are an emotional and financial investment. There is real value in what we do here at Absolute Architecture because we help ensure your aspirations are delivered within your means, to best add value to your home. We listen closely to what you want your home to become and utilise our expertise to make it happen. By providing the support and services to see homes all the way through their transformation, we have become the go-to residential architecture practice for ambitious dream homes that require a little extra creativity, inspiration or planning expertise.
Our focus on home architecture within a 45-mile radius of Newbury, Berkshire is key to our success. It allows us to channel and refine our expertise and match the right builders and suppliers to your unique needs. You’ll really value our contribution, and most importantly, prosper from it.
Our Homeowners tell us it’s the way we listen and the extra value we add that make us that bit different.
about our riba practice
Homes are an emotional and financial investment. There is real value in what we do here at Absolute Architecture because we help ensure your aspirations are delivered within your means, to best add value to your home. We listen closely to what you want your home to become and utilise our expertise to make it happen. By providing the support and services to see homes all the way through their transformation, we have become the go-to residential architecture practice for ambitious dream homes that require a little extra creativity, inspiration or planning expertise.
Our focus on home architecture within a 45-mile radius of Newbury, Berkshire is key to our success. It allows us to channel and refine our expertise and match the right builders and suppliers to your unique needs. You’ll really value our contribution, and most importantly, prosper from it.
Our Homeowners tell us it’s the way we listen and the extra value we add that make us that bit different.
This is our story
Years of local service
Happy homeowners
Team members
Meet the Team


Kate Cooper
Founder and Lead Architect
Though her passion is for home architecture in the areas surrounding her childhood village, Kate has worked all over the world managing multimillion pound projects in the leisure, retail and healthcare sectors. Before returning to Newbury with her young family to set up Absolute Architecture, Kate worked for leading architectural firms in Edinburgh, Seville and London.
When she gets some spare time, Kate is embarking on the renovation of a holiday home on the Isle of Wight, unable to resist another personal project! She also enjoys walking the dog – Barney, paddle boarding, cycling up hills and taking on crazy running challenges.
Kate Cooper
Founder & Lead Architect

Gareth Talbot
Senior Architect
Qualifying at Portsmouth University, his career has been focused around Hampshire and Berkshire. He is the resident sportsman at Absolute Architecture, enjoying squash, tennis, cycling and sailing in his spare time.
Gareth Talbot
Senior Architect

Ben Fisher
Senior Technical Architect
With a passion for design, it’s unsurprising that he enjoys his own DIY and house refurbishment projects in his spare time, alongside a good work out at the gym and cooking up a storm in the kitchen.
Ben Fisher
Senior Technical Architect

Martin Gibbs
Architectural Assistant
When he’s away from the studio Martin happily counts himself as a ‘fair weather’ cyclist and has completed several charitable events in recent years.
Martin Gibbs
Architectural Assistant

Buster Collins
Cad Technician
He is a Karate black belt and enjoys climbing and board games.
Buster Collins
CAD Technician

Jo Mitchell
Project Manager
Back on UK soil she relaxes by managing her own home renovation project, taking in the British countryside on long dog walks and indulging in good food with family and friends.
Jo Mitchell
Project Manager

Kate Waite
Office manager
Having grown up in Lymington, Kate still loves to get onto the water whenever possible but, as well as sailing, also enjoys clay pigeon shooting and the ongoing training of her working dogs.
Kate Waite
Office Manager

Paulina Arazna
Junior Architectural Technician
Her energy and creativity extend beyond work and in her spare time she enjoys exploring artistic make-up, spending time with her loved ones, or very impressively setting off on another bouldering adventure!
Paulina Arazna
Architectural Technician





This is what makes us different
Every home we design is unique because every homeowner we collaborate with is unique. Each bespoke design begins, as everything does with us, with you talking and us listening. You sharing your vision, telling us how you see yourself living in your new home. Putting ourselves in your shoes ensures we consider every detail, no matter how small, and can guide you through the process every step of the way.
Aspirational design & build
As a home architecture practice, we are focused on home designs that enhance the way real, modern people live. Absolute Architecture
Eco-friendly architecture
Absolute Architecture can help you embrace a greener, healthier home life and help you reduce your monthly energy costs.
Local residential expertise
We can get the planning permission, estimate the true costs and value of designs, and connect you with the right suppliers.
Creative thinking & design
Skilled in all styles of residential architecture designs and a RIBA Chartered Practice, we have the professionalism you can trust.
Caring about our clients
We are experienced architects that strive to understand your needs so we can provide the right support to create your dream home.
Conscious budget control
Our home architecture approach is tailored to your needs so that we can deliver your home on time and within your budget.
Explore our portfolio

Exterior remodel and extension
Newbury, Berkshire
See inside our founder’s own home, which we renovated from top to bottom. An extension and completely redoing the outside transformed this 1970s house into a dream home.
Contemporary home extension
Reading, Berkshire
Achieving a seamless blend between old and new, the stunning roof terrace and floor to ceiling glass on the riverside provides amazing views for this secluded haven.


Interior design and renovation
Newbury, Berkshire
Over the course of four renovation phases, we transformed the interiors, converted the loft space ,and built a beautiful oak framed garden room and spiral wine cellar.
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ABSOLUTE ARCHITECTURE
Providing tailored support and services to see homes all the way through their transformation, Absolute Architecture are the go-to residential architecture business for ambitious dream homes that require a little extra creativity, inspiration or planning expertise. We are a RIBA Chartered and Passivhaus accredited practice based in Newbury, Berkshire. Absolute Architecture serves Berkshire, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and surrounding areas.
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Phone
01635 528188
mail@absolute-architecture.co.uk
Office
Commercial House
53B Kingsbridge Rd,
Newbury, Berkshire
RG14 6DY
Home types
Period & Listed Homes
Contempoary House Transformations
New Builds & Remodels
Passivhaus informed homes
Property developments and estates
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