Business Details
30 Years
experience
Trusted Architects in Woking | AAP Architecture
Established in 1996, AAP Architecture has built a reputation as a people-first architectural practice dedicated to residential and commercial development. Our team of experienced architects, technicians, and designers prioritises client needs while maintaining a commitment to quality and innovation. As an employee-owned practice since 2023, we foster a culture of shared success and long-term relationships with clients including major developers and local authorities.Our expertise spans site appraisal, planning, and technical design, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and to exceptional standards. We operate from our base in Woking, serving counties across southern England, and continue to uphold our founding principle that thriving workplaces create excellent client outcomes.
Services
Site Appraisal
Pre Planning
Planning
Technical
Residential Development
Commercial Projects
Regeneration Projects
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We are an employee-owned architectural practice since 2023
- Our team has 28 years of experience in residential and commercial development
- We deliver projects on time with exceptional quality standards
- Our service covers every stage from concept to completion
- We maintain long-term relationships with major developers and local authorities
What people say
Professional and competent
High-quality drawings
Understand client needs
Impeccable brief interpretation
Create great places to live
Services
Site Appraisal
Our site appraisal service evaluates land acquisition potential through initial feasibility studies and master planning. We establish design principles to optimise development opportunities while considering local regulations and sustainability requirements. This crucial first step ensures projects align with both client objectives and planning expectations.
Planning
We prepare comprehensive planning applications including detailed drawings and 3D visualisations. Our team manages the entire approval process from outline applications to final conditions, ensuring compliance with design codes and access requirements. This service guarantees smooth navigation through planning regulations and local authority expectations.
Technical
Our technical service delivers working drawings and building regulation packages for construction phases. We coordinate all structural components and obtain necessary approvals, ensuring seamless integration between substructure and superstructure elements. This critical stage translates design concepts into actionable construction documentation.
Residential Development
Specialising in residential schemes from single dwellings to large-scale developments, we create modern living spaces that balance sustainability with practicality. Our expertise includes green space integration and advanced construction techniques, delivering homes that meet both client needs and community requirements.
Commercial Projects
We design commercial spaces that combine functionality with aesthetic appeal. Our approach considers both operational requirements and environmental impact, creating workplaces that enhance productivity while maintaining compliance with all relevant building standards and accessibility guidelines.
People
Bert Picariello
Founder
Founded AAP Architecture in 1996 with a vision for people-centric design. Transformed the practice into an employee-owned entity in 2023, ensuring continued commitment to team welfare and client satisfaction through shared ownership.
Paul Burstow
Experienced architect with extensive expertise in residential and commercial projects. Contributes to the practice's technical excellence and innovative design solutions, maintaining our commitment to quality and client-focused outcomes.
Ian Chitson
Senior designer with deep knowledge of planning processes and regulatory requirements. Plays key role in delivering compliant, innovative solutions that balance client needs with statutory obligations across diverse development projects.
Dave Pellen
Technical specialist with focus on construction documentation and building regulations. Ensures all projects meet highest standards through detailed working drawings and coordination of multidisciplinary design elements.
Ben Cross
Project architect with expertise in sustainable development practices. Contributes to creating modern living spaces that integrate environmental considerations with functional design requirements across various scales of development.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in residential and commercial development, offering site appraisal, planning applications, and technical design services from concept to completion.
How long have you been in operation?
We've been operating as a people-first architectural practice since 1996, with our founding team maintaining continuous involvement.
Are you employee-owned?
Yes, since 2023 we transitioned to an employee ownership trust, making us one of Surrey's first employee-owned architectural practices.
Which areas do you serve?
Based in Woking, we serve counties across southern England including Surrey, Hampshire, Kent, and London, with projects nationwide.
How do you ensure project quality?
Through our quality-first approach combining sector expertise with detailed technical documentation and continuous client collaboration throughout all project stages.
