vorbild architecture
VORBILD Architecture is a Chartered Practice registered with RIBA and ARB in the UK, as well as CROA in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur…
ArchitectureInterior designDecoration+2— Online new build design
Building from scratch? The design starts over the internet
Tell us where the plot is, what you want to build and the expected budget. Active architects send proposals per stage. You compare and hire online.
— In numbers
New builds on the platform today
The platform's numbers, refreshed every time the site is published.
- 187
active architects
Profiles with a portfolio and reviews, ready to receive your brief.
— Who takes it on
Architects designing new builds through the platform
Some of the best rated profiles. Each one has a portfolio, reviews and past proposals.
- slade slade design
slade&slade is a young and ambitious partnership of two brothers: Orran and Aidan Slade. We offer small scale design and build services…
ArchitectureContemporaryMinimalist+1 - maria matea
ARB registered architect, strong arts and design professional graduated from Bucharest Architecture University and architect in The…
ArchitectureInterior designDecoration+2
— How it works
Your new build in four steps
From the first brief to the last payment, in one place.
- 01
Describe the plot and the programme
Where it is, the measurements, what you want to build and the construction budget.
- 02
Receive proposals per stage
Architects answer with concept, planning drawings and building regulations drawings, each with a price and a timeline.
- 03
Compare and chat
Buildings each architect has designed, reviews and proposals. Ask about planning and engineering.
- 04
Hire stage by stage
You approve each stage before the next and pay as the design moves.
— Blog & community
Ideas, news and real experiences
Articles from the blog, behind the scenes and what clients and professionals say about Archsplace.
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A concise guide to Ashurst’s architecture, development outlook and why it can be a promising place for home improvements and property projects.
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Three Architects Reframing Domestic Life, Safety and Place
From a finely tuned home in Lumeah to a sharply resolved WA residence and a wider conversation about security in design, these stories explore how architecture shapes everyday living. Together they show how materiality, planning and protection can be folded into thoughtful, human-centred spaces.
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Modern paths inspire new architecture, from Le Corbusier’s legacy to Arlo House and Jeoji Oreum House—where space, material, and landscape meet. Discover more inspiration, projects, and community on Archsplace.
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Mediterranean garden charm: how to get the look
A practical style guide for creating a sun-warmed Mediterranean garden in a UK setting, from paving and planting to furniture, colour and the finishing touches.
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From a sea-facing home in Badalona to a courtyard-centered extension in Melbourne and a sheltered canopy in Shenzhen, these projects show how light, flow, and outdoor space shape modern living. Discover more on
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Leeds: A Dynamic UK City for Architecture, Design and New Projects
A feature on Leeds, its architectural character, estimated costs and the reasons it continues to attract building and design projects across the UK.
3 September 2026
From civic landscapes to intimate living: three architectural ideas reshaping space
From reclaimed land turned into public parks in Mexico to two inventive homes that rethink texture, enclosure and domestic life, these projects show how design can transform overlooked sites and everyday living. Together they offer useful lessons in place-making, material expression and spatial clarity for architects.
— FAQ
Questions about new build design online
The questions people ask before building for the first time.
What are the stages of a new build design?
Concept, design development, planning drawings for approval and construction drawings for the site. You can hire stage by stage or the whole set, as the proposal says.
Does the architect handle the planning permission?
The planning drawings are what the council reviews. Filing can be part of the proposal; ask for it in the brief.
What about structural and services engineering?
Those are complementary designs, done by engineers from the architecture design. Some architects coordinate them; ask in the chat before signing.
How much does a new build design cost?
Publishing is free. Each professional sends their own proposal, with a price and a timeline. You pay per stage, as you approve the deliveries.
Do I need a topographical survey first?
It helps but does not block the start. The concept can start from the plot's measurements and the survey comes in before the planning drawings.