Cheltenham Architects

coombes:everitt architects is an award winning practice based in the Cotswolds that was born out of a desire to create beautiful spaces that enhance the way we live, learn, work and play.

Toby and John b and w

Practice directors Toby Coombes and John Everitt have both worked in the South West since 2000 and between them have over 40 years post RIBA professional qualifications experience in a broad range of sectors.

Today they are supported by a team of 10 architects and technicians and are one of Gloucestershire's leading RIBA Chartered Architectural Practices.

The practice is known for its wide range of projects from its bespoke contemporary homes, to period properties, large residential developments and commercial projects.

Our latest news

Willowside project

New housing development wins industry award

October 6, 2025

Our collaboration with Castlethorpe Homes Ltd on a small residential development in Withington, Gloucestershire, has won the LABC West of England award for Best Small New Housing Development, an industry award recognising design…

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Planning approval secured for residential development on landmark site

September 15, 2025

The team at coombes:everitt architects have secured planning approval for a new residential development designed on behalf of Churcham Homes Ltd. Working alongside planning consultants SF Planning, the practice was…

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Listed Building Consent Berkhamstead Independent School

Listed Building Consent secured for refurbishment project at Grade II listed Cheltenham school

April 17, 2025

Listed Building Consent has been granted for a heritage project at Berkhampstead School. The project will see us working with the Cheltenham-based independent school to sensitively upgrade and refurbish a…

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Dynamic Thermal Modelling

May 8, 2024

The Part O Building Regulations, introduced in June 2022,  require that a design is checked to ensure that it does not overheat in the summer months. With the increase in…

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Part O – what you need to know…

May 8, 2024

At coombes:everitt architects, we have been designing fully-compliant Part O homes since the introduction of the regulations in June 2022 – experience has shown us that early consideration – ideally…

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coombes:everitt announce membership of Passivhaus Trust

February 20, 2024

We are delighted to announce our membership of Passivhaus Trust. Passivhaus stands as the premier global standard and methodology for low-energy design, embracing a holistic approach to building construction. It sets…

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