Looking for something that little bit different? Barn conversions can make fantastic homes, but require that extra level of professionalism. ...

We are very proud to have worked with a variety of care homes and are able to ensure the best possible service so that they are able to efficiently ca...

Chapel / Church Renovations

"The historic environment is a key part of the heritage and traditions of Wales." CADW Wales has many unused and abandoned Church Buildings. Darkin A...

Disabled Facilities Grants

Need adaptations to your home to accommodate a disability? We understand that having clear access to your home and its facilities is one of the most b...

Education

We have an established track record of delivering educational buildings across South Wales. Below are some example projects.

Equestrian

Homes for your horse! Not many people connect architects with horses but in the heart of South Wales we are aware of the ever successful business and...

House Extensions

"Renovate not Relocate" Why go to the expense and stress of moving when you could extend your current home? Do you need planning...

Housing Developments

Darkin Architects have a track record of working with developers to create new, multiple housing sites. We have design experience in preparing site la...

Industrial

Whether you need warehouses, workshops or industrial units, we can provide you with all the creative guidance and advice that you need including obtai...

New Homes

"Homes not Houses" We design bespoke homes tailored to your needs, anything from bungalows to mansions from concept to completion. We can also...

Offices

Making your office work for you Here at Darkin Architects we understand the importance of creating the correct environment to develop and sustain you...

Public Buildings

"I am not an Athenian or a Greek, but a citizen of the world" Diogenes Darkin Architects have a long established history of work...

Rail

Darkin Architects have worked with businesses and social sector organisations to provide solutions to rail design. Our established track record ensure...

Retail

"Speculate to Accumulate" It's been said that the UK is a country of shopkeepers, so it should hardly come as a surprise that in the UK, retail...

Sport & Leisure

"Growing Tourism to Strengthen Communities" ¹ Tourism is a key driving force in the South Wales economy. Particularly during peak times in the y...

Urban Design

The design of external spaces is important to create a 'sense of place' and enhance public spaces for the enjoyment of all. As well as pragmatic consi...

Darkin Architects - Cardiff and South Wales

We are a dedicated, award-winning team of architects in South Wales. As well as residential architects we have commercial and industrial expertise. Darkin Architects provide a quality service refined through ongoing customer feedback to ensure the best experience. Regular team training and implementation of innovative technologies and ideas keeps us ahead of the curve.

We operate in a professional but relaxed environment, believing that taking pride in our work and enjoying what we do promotes the quality that we seek to inspire in our designs.

We believe in developing the future of the profession, having mentored at the Welsh School of Architecture, helping to train the next generation of Cardiff Architects.

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featured projects:

Glyn Abbey Golf Club

Utopia

Llanelli Train Station

Community Centre, Carmarthenshire

Heol Penywarc, Llanelli

Dan-Y-Deri, Pontyates

Cwmbach Road, Llanelli

Two Storey Extension, Swiss Valley

Pyllau House

Manège, Pencader

Ynys Hafren, Ponthenri

testimonials:

Darkin Architects are knowledgeable, helpful and always enthusiastic

Les Jones

Many thanks for your professional work to get our planning permission in South Glos. You have succeeded where others before you failed, well done.

Mark Batters

David was very generous with his time and efforts to get the planning against adversity.

Jane Clay

Gave us clear advice and provided us with thought-out options that were innovative. Would recommend and will be using again on future projects.

Grant Zehetmayr

David is always at the end of the phone and resolves any issues or problems immediately.

Michael Reynolds, Michael's Hairdressers, Llanelli

Excellent in every aspect, very professional throughout. Thank you.

Derek Morgan, DME Engineers

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