
How to Balance Aesthetics and Functionality in Design
As residential architects, we explore strategies to combine beauty, practicality, and long-term value in your home design.
At GRK Architecture, we specialise in house extensions, renovations, and high-end residential projects, committed to turning your underutilised space into the home of your dreams.
As local architects in Portsmouth, we provide a full-service experience, managing every stage of your project with precision and care.
If you’re looking for a reliable architect who can bring your vision to life and ensure a seamless journey from start to finish, GRK Architecture is the perfect partner for your next project.
Focused on house extensions, renovations, and high-end residential projects, we’re committed to transforming your under-utilised space into your dream home.
Based out of our Portsmouth office, we are passionate about creating spaces that inspire, delight and enrich the lives of those who inhabit them.
Our team is accredited by the ARB and CIAT. We maintain the highest standards and ensure that every project exceeds expectations from inception to completion.
Every home has the potential to feel more comfortable, more spacious and more in tune with everyday life. We start by understanding what you want your home to achieve, then explore the ideas and improvements that will make the biggest difference.
From gaining planning approval to creating more space with an extension, refreshing older rooms or transforming unused areas, each service is designed to help your home work better for you. The focus is always on thoughtful design, clear communication and a process that feels well-supported from start to finish.
Our meticulous applications, detailed drawings, and comprehensive supporting documentation ensure your project is fully prepared and positioned for approval the very first time around.
Transform your home with a beautifully designed extension that feels effortless and natural. We create spaces that enhance how you live — blending functionality, flow, and timeless design.
Breathe new life into your home with a renovation that blends beauty and purpose. We refresh outdated spaces with thoughtful design, quality materials, and lasting craftsmanship.
Unlock hidden potential and reimagine the spaces you already have throughout your home. Our conversions turn lofts, garages, and unused rooms into stunning and highly practical spaces.
People in Portsmouth come to us because they want a team who understands the quirks of coastal homes and the challenges of local planning. We bring warmth, reassurance and clear guidance from the outset, helping you create a home that feels brighter, better organised and truly your own.
Whether you’re updating a period home or modernising a coastal property in Portsmouth, we guide you through each step with care. We simplify the planning process, handle the detail, and make sure the experience feels steady and stress-free.
The result is a home you love, created with thoughtfulness and clarity.
Portsmouth homes often come with tight plots, coastal challenges and unique planning constraints — and that’s where our reliability truly matters. We take full ownership of your project, from planning conversations to construction oversight.
You get clear guidance, consistent communication and a team who ensures every detail is looked after. The result: a home that feels effortless to achieve and wonderful to live in.
Let’s explore the possibilities of your space and start the exciting journey of bringing your lifestyle aspirations to life.
Book your free consultation at your home or at one of our offices in Southampton, Bournemouth, Farnham, or Portsmouth.

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