WHO WE ARE
Living Space are a Chartered RIBA Practice established 20 years ago by Kirsty Curnow-Bayley and Stuart Bayley, we have a passion for creating beautiful, well designed, sustainable homes alongside working for charities and housing developers. We specialise in energy efficient design for both new and existing buildings, and have particular expertise in Passivhaus and Heritage Conservation.
SPACE
Extra space for the family to grow. A place to make the most of the view. Somewhere unique. We all want something different from our homes, that’s why they are ours. At Living Space we understand the importance of being different – in fact, we’ve built our whole practice around it.
With the perfect balance of experience and creativity, we will take your dreams for your home and make them a reality. As construction professionals specialising in residential architecture, new build homes, renovation and conservation, you can be sure your project is in the very best hands. Whether it’s a contemporary extension you’re looking for, help upgrading insulation in your Listed Building, or a brand new home you’re dreaming of, we can make it happen.
We pride ourselves on quality. Both of Living Space’s directors are qualified chartered architects and everyone in the team maintains a programme of continued professional development. We wouldn’t have it any other way. With experience of planning departments throughout the Southwest, directors with over 25 years of design experience and practice behind them, and a hunger r for creative, effective and innovative architectural design, we’ll help you translate your personal vision into reality.
Kirsty Curnow-Bayley
Kirsty is an RIBA Conservation Architect and is passionate about working with existing buildings. She also has extensive commercial experience having worked as a Development Manager for Exeter City Council helping to deliver Passivhaus homes in the city. Kirsty loves combining contemporary design with heritage and working on existing historic buildings to upgrade them to contemporary living standards.
Stuart Bayley
Stuart is an experienced architect and passionate about sustainable design. He has much experience of designing new sustainable homes and retrofit projects and is currently completing the ABBE Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency for Older and Traditional Buildings at the Retrofit Academy.
Stuart manages the office day to day and keeps us and the clients on track with costs and reality.
Ellen Sinclair-Harris
Ellen is one of our senior design team and has recently qualified as a Passivhaus Designer. She loves working with client’s on their homes and helping them create beautiful spaces whilst improving energy performance and reducing their fuel bills!
Ellen loves working on existing and new build projects and is the sustainability expert for the practice.
Josh Salter
Josh previously completed a Level 3 Diploma in Engineering, and brings existing knowledge and expertise to the office. He is currently completing a course in sustainable construction and technology at Exeter College alongside working at Living Space 4 days a week. Josh loves measured surveys and using our laser scanning kit to create 3D point clouds.
Cassidy Perkin
Cassidy has been working with us for 2 years, building his experience of design and the technical aspects of delivering buildings. He is completing a course in sustainable construction and technology at Exeter College alongside working at Living Space 4 days a week. He knows all there is to know about our Revit BIM software and creates a lot of our stunning 3D images.
Millie
Millie is a Shihtzu Poodle cross and has been with us for 8 years. She is a key member of the team, helping with Wellbeing and keeping us sane. She will likely meet you at the top of the stairs if you come to visit us in the office.