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SKArchitects

We are a design Architectural practice based in Southend, Essex. Designing a variety of small to large residential, commercial and leisure projects.

At SKARCHITECTS we have been creating places and spaces for living, working, and enjoying for 15 years. Our clients are as diverse as our projects. We aim to design buildings that are thoughtful, innovative, sustainable, and contextually responsive to the environment in which they sit. We have designed and delivered a variety of projects ranging from individual houses to large residential developments, educational buildings, and a number of unusual leisure and commercial projects including a lagoon. The Practice has received numerous regional and national awards including being shortlisted for the prestigious RIBA Stephen Lawrence Prize.

22/09/2026

It was a great day on Friday at the opening of the Former Southminster Police Station.

Over 30 residents, Cllr Ron Pratt and Cllr Adrian Fluker, alongside the design team joined Stockvale Investments to celebrate the completion of the extensive restoration works at the historic Southminster Police Station.
Following a two-and-a-half-year process, which included securing essential planning and listed building consents, the building has been preserved and restored.
Among the attendees was local resident Brian, who served as the Police Constable at Southminster for over 28 years. It was great to speak to Brian and hear about the previous use of the building.
Client: Stockvale Investments
Contractor: Ben Barnes Property Services
Heritage Consultant: AHP
Engineer: HJSE

15/05/2026

The green glazed brickwork at Southminster Police Station has transformed with the addition of the white mortar, giving the extension a richness and reflective quality that changes beautifully with the light. Paired with dark green detailing, it brings a strong identity to the new addition.

Inside, the original timber features have been refurbished and restored including the front doors.

A brick slip tiled flooring adding texture and warmth to the internal spaces.

Really pleased to see the project coming together so well, and we can’t wait to see the spaces inhabited.

14/11/2025

Last week we visited the former Southminster Police Station to check in on the latest progress. It’s amazing to see how far things have come. Each visit brings us one step closer to the finished outcome.

07/11/2025

It was great to see the latest progress on our recent site visit to Lancaster School, which is part of Southend SEN Trust. Our material palette for the new Multi-use Hall of Ibstock Architectural Masonry and Ibstock Tilebrick provides warming tones and tactile yet robust surfaces, which looked great in the autumnal sunshine. These pink and earthy colours will look brilliant against the green accent colour we’ve selected for the doors, windows, and entrance canopy.

T J Evers are now up to roof-level, and the new Multi-use Hall will provide a much-needed facility for music lessons, PE, drama performances, and communal dining for the staff and students. We look forward to seeing the roofing completed and the building progressing towards being weathertight, with internal work to follow.

18/09/2025

Exciting to see the mock-up for the glazed brick extension to the listed Former Southminster Police Station.

03/09/2025

Back to School

SKArchitects had the pleasure of working with our client Southend YMCA Community School and main contractor RJ Ellis Ltd over the school summer holidays to revamp the school hall. The project involved the removal of the existing damaged ceiling, redecoration of walls and exposed roof structure, reinstatement of electrical fittings, and installation of acoustic wall panels. The project was completed on time and on budget.

SKArchitects worked closely with the school to plan the refurbishment, managed the tender process, and carried out contract administration.

If you would like us to assist you with your project, please feel free to contact us.

09/07/2025

Last week, SKArchitects were thrilled to host an exclusive tour, offering behind-the-scenes look at this remarkable collaboration with HARP.

09/05/2025

After an exceptionally long journey, we are pleased to announce that the planning inspectorate has approved our proposals for the Empire Theatre site. This brings together a targeted piece of work for renewal in the heart of the City Centre and includes Tylers Avenue which was also approved at appeal towards the end of 2024. The inspectorate noted a couple of important issues that we had tried to thrash out with the local authority in particular “The roof storey, with its set-back and change of material, would successfully articulate a termination point to the proposed building. The articulation employed at lower levels on the flank elevations would provide interest and relief from an otherwise blank façade… [and] the change in material between the brick elevations and bronze zinc roof storey would provide visual interest in itself.”

05/03/2025

We are delighted to have received planning permission for four new family homes on Leigh Road, which will breathe new life into this corner of Leigh-on-Sea.

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20/11/2024

This week we have said goodbye to our London Road office that has been our home for the past 10 years. You will now find us at 1 Nelson Street, Southend-on-Sea.

A new adventure awaits behind these doors and we look forward to sharing our journey with you.

Address

1 Nelson Street
Southend-on-Sea
SS11EF

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441702509250

Website

http://www.skarchitects.co.uk/

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