Meet Hannah, our newest addition to the team who joined us in early February 2024. She brings with her a wealth of experience and a passion for architecture that shines through in her work.

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Hannah is currently enrolled in a Masters in Architecture (Part II) degree apprenticeship at Portsmouth University.

This rigorous four-year course demands dedication, with the first three years requiring one day a week attendance at the university. It’s a perfect fit for someone like Hannah, who has always had a knack for problem-solving and a love for mathematics!


Her journey into architecture began with a fascination for the end process and results of architectural projects. With a focus mainly on residential projects, ranging from refurbishments to new builds, Hannah has gained three years of professional experience through work experience and employment. She has collaborated with industry professionals on a variety of complex projects, including significant residential developments and high-profile shopping centres.

Throughout her professional journey, Hannah has taken on responsibilities ranging from designing residential buildings based on client briefs to navigating planning applications and producing detailed construction drawings. Her ability to work both independently and as part of a team has been a cornerstone of her success, and she has honed strong communication, technical, and customer service skills along the way.

Beyond her architectural pursuits, Hannah finds joy in her spare time by hitting the pavement for a run. And when it comes to indulging in a sweet treat, her favourite biscuit is a classic custard cream.

We’re thrilled to have Hannah on board, and we can’t wait to see the creative contributions and fresh perspectives she brings to our projects. With her passion, dedication, and talent, she’s undoubtedly a rising star in the field of architecture.

Today we are thrilled to announce our merger with Caversham based Architects, Greenway Barrow.Working as a separate brand under Michael Aubrey Partnership, “Create Home Design” will be in a unique position to help families to create their forever homes.John Staves, Chartered Structural Engineer will continue as Managing Director with Carly Barrow, RIBA Chartered Architect, joining as Head of Architecture.Talking of the merger, John Staves, Managing Director at Michael Aubrey Partnership said


Complementary Skill Set

“Today, we couldn’t be more excited to officially announce the creation of our new brand “Create Home Design“.We have been working together for several years, and with such a successful working relationship and a complementary skill set, we felt the two companies had more to offer together than apart.


Well Thought out, Unique, and Cost Effective

“The greatest benefit to our clients is the reassurance that they will be receiving expert engineering and architectural advice at the outset of their project. This means that they can be confident their vision for their forever home will be well thought out, unique, and cost effective – with no need for design compromises further down the line!We use the latest “BIM” 3D technology so our clients can start to get excited and “experience” their new home in 3D before it’s even built!We are looking forward to the many projects we will complete together as one company in the future.”



Talking of the merger Carly Barrow, Director of Greenway Barrow Architects said

Dedicated and Experienced

“Having developed a close collaboration, I’ve seen first-hand the benefits of structural input early on in the design process.The team at Michael Aubrey are a dedicated and experienced bunch and I’m excited to be joining them to deliver a more holistic offering. 


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Helping Families Develop Ideas

Our shared values and client centric approach will continue be at the heart of our process, we’re looking forward to helping more families explore and develop ideas to create their forever homes!”

New builds, Replacement Dwellings and Large Renovations

Create Home Design will specialise in residential new builds, replacement dwellings and large house renovations.If you are thinking of a large house renovation or are at the early stages of looking for a plot of land, we can be contacted on; 0118 962 7999, hello@mapl.co.uk or fill in your details below and we’ll get back to you the same working day.

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