Connor Ferris Architects

26/08/2026

Architecture is about buildings. But our practice is about **people**. 🤝

At Connor Ferris Architects, we’ve always wanted to build a practice that feels personal, approachable and genuinely connected to the people we work with.

We love meeting clients, catching up with contractors, speaking with fellow professionals, attending events and getting out into the communities we work within.

Because the best projects don’t happen in isolation.

They come from conversations, relationships, collaboration and understanding the people behind every brief.

Whether you’re a client trusting us with your home, a contractor bringing our designs to life, a consultant working alongside us or simply someone we’ve met along the way, those relationships matter to us.

We want CFA to be the kind of architectural practice people **enjoy working with**. One that answers the phone, turns up, listens, communicates and stays involved.

Great architecture matters.

But so do great relationships. 💙

10/06/2026

🏡 Thinking About Extending Your Home?

☀️ 10% OFF PLANNING DRAWINGS ☀️
Whether you're planning a home extension, loft conversion or renovation, it all starts with the right design.

For a limited time, we're offering: 10% OFF For All Residential Projects

✔ Home Extensions
✔ Loft Conversions
✔ Renovations
✔ Internal Reconfigurations
✔ Planning Application Support

At Connor Ferris Architects, we help homeowners unlock the full potential of their properties through thoughtful design and expert planning guidance.

📍 Essex & London

📞 01245 672551

📩 Message us today to book your FREE consultation and discuss your project.

Summer Offer applies to new residential enquiries only.

03/06/2026

👋 Meet the Team – Connor Smith

As Founder and Lead Architect of Connor Ferris Architects, Connor is passionate about creating homes and spaces that are both beautiful and practical.

With years of experience across residential and commercial projects, he works closely with every client from the initial concept through to planning, technical design, and delivery, ensuring each project reflects the people who will ultimately use it.

His favourite part of the job? Transforming ideas on paper into spaces that genuinely improve the way people live.

Outside of architecture, you'll usually find Connor spending time with family, walking the dog, gaming, or researching the latest innovations shaping the future of design and construction.

Have a project in mind? We'd love to hear from you.

📍 Essex & London
📧 [email protected]

03/06/2026

16/04/2026

Most people think they need more space.

In reality, they need a better layout.

We work with homeowners across Essex and London to design homes that:

• Flow properly
• Feel brighter and bigger
• Add real value
Whether it’s an extension, loft conversion or full redesign...
the goal is always the same:

👉 Make the home work better
If you’re planning a project, now’s the time to get the strategy right.

📩 Get in touch

01/04/2026

Working on a truly exciting project, a Paragraph 84 lake house.
These are some of the most challenging and rewarding schemes to design, requiring a balance of innovation, sensitivity and exceptional architectural quality.

02/02/2026

Lighting is never an afterthought.
It defines mood, reveals texture, and transforms how a space is experienced especially after dark.
This living room uses layered lighting to balance atmosphere, function, and architectural detail.

02/02/2026

A rear extension designed around wellbeing, light, and calm.
Architecture that elevates everyday living.

26/12/2025

The New Year is the right time to rethink how your home works.

Good architecture is not about trends. It is about creating spaces that support how you live, now and in the future.

From improving layout and natural light to planning long-term changes properly, small, considered decisions can make a significant difference to your home’s value and day-to-day experience.

If you are thinking about extending, reconfiguring, or improving your home this year, speak to an architect early.

27/10/2025

Are you thinking about extending your home in Chelmsford, Brentwood, Billericay, or anywhere in Essex?
Before you start building, join Connor Ferris Architects for a free online session
“Think Like an Architect: How to Plan Your Home Extension.”

🗓 Saturday 6 December 2025
🕛 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
💻 Live on Zoom – Free to attend

In just 45 minutes, you’ll learn how to:
• Understand if your property is suitable for an extension
• Navigate Permitted Development and Planning Permission rules
• Design spaces that feel bright, open, and functional
• Avoid common budgeting mistakes
• Add long-term value to your home through great design

Hosted by Connor Ferris Smith, Lead Architect at Connor Ferris Architects, this session also includes a live Q&A and a free Home Extension Planning Checklist for every attendee.

👉 Register for free today:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/think-like-an-architect-home-extension-webinar-tickets-1865654475759?aff=oddtdtcreator

Make your home extension smarter, smoother, and designed to last.