# Communion Architects > Award-winning architects based in Hereford, working closely with clients to deliver residential, heritage, ecclesiastical, community, rural estate, and sustainable building projects. Communion Architects is an architecture practice in Herefordshire. Core residential markets include Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and Gloucestershire. Ecclesiastical and community projects may be relevant across the UK. The practice emphasises shared vision, careful client collaboration, sensitive design, heritage understanding, project process, sustainability, and long-term value. ## Core Pages - [Home](https://communionarchitects.com/): Homepage for Communion Architects and the main "architect hereford" target. - [About Us](https://communionarchitects.com/about-us/): Practice story, values, people, awards, and specialist areas. - [Projects](https://communionarchitects.com/projects/): Portfolio and client project stories across homes, churches, listed buildings, barns, community spaces, and rural projects. - [The Communion Process](https://communionarchitects.com/communion-process/): Five-stage process from early feasibility through completion and use. - [Sustainability and Energy Creed](https://communionarchitects.com/communions-sustainability-energy-creed/): Communion's sustainability principles and low-energy design approach. - [Visualising](https://communionarchitects.com/visualising/): 3D visualisation and design communication for clients. - [Resources](https://communionarchitects.com/resources/): Guidance for people planning a building project or working with an architect. - [Contact](https://communionarchitects.com/contact-us/): Contact details and enquiry routes. - [New Project Form](https://communionarchitects.com/contact-us/what-are-you-planning/): Primary project enquiry form. ## Services - [Home Extensions](https://communionarchitects.com/home-extensions/): Architect-led home extensions in Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and Gloucestershire. - [New Build Homes](https://communionarchitects.com/new-build-homes/): Bespoke new homes, self-build opportunities, energy-conscious homes, and sensitive rural design. - [Barn Conversions](https://communionarchitects.com/barn-conversions/): Barn conversion design, planning strategy, Class Q/permitted development considerations, and sensitive reuse of agricultural buildings. - [Listed Buildings](https://communionarchitects.com/listed-buildings/): Listed-building renovation, conservation, heritage-sensitive design, and adaptation of historic buildings. - [Church Re-ordering](https://communionarchitects.com/church-reordering/): Church reordering, accessibility, community use, ecclesiastical heritage, and future-proofing church buildings. - [Estates](https://communionarchitects.com/estates/): Rural estate, land, and asset-value projects. ## Process Pages - [Stage One: Visualise](https://communionarchitects.com/communion-process/stage-one/): Early design, surveys, pre-planning, and planning consent. - [Stage Two: Verbalise](https://communionarchitects.com/communion-process/stage-two/): Technical design, cost planning, and tender preparation. - [Stage Three: Materialise](https://communionarchitects.com/communion-process/stage-three/): Build phase and project delivery. - [Completion](https://communionarchitects.com/communion-process/completion/): Completion, handover, and use. ## Representative Project Stories - [Creating a Light-Filled and Sustainable Home in Herefordshire](https://communionarchitects.com/project/creating-a-light-filled-and-sustainable-home-in-herefordshire/): Sustainable new home project in Herefordshire. - [An Earth House From the Landscape, For the Landscape](https://communionarchitects.com/project/an-earth-house-from-the-landscape-for-the-landscape/): Sustainable earth-sheltered home designed around its landscape. - [A Modern Barn That Sits Sensitively in its Surroundings](https://communionarchitects.com/project/a-modern-barn-that-sits-sensitively-in-its-surroundings/): Contemporary barn project with sensitive rural design. - [Reimagining a Kitchen to Make a Lasting Contribution to the Heritage of an Historic Farmhouse](https://communionarchitects.com/project/reimagining-a-kitchen-to-make-a-lasting-contribution-to-the-heritage-of-an-historic-farmhouse/): Historic farmhouse kitchen and heritage-sensitive interior project. - [Extending a Worcestershire Cottage for a New Family Chapter](https://communionarchitects.com/project/extending-a-worcestershire-cottage-for-a-new-family-chapter/): Worcestershire cottage extension for changing family needs. - [A Listed Worcestershire Cottage Rises from the Ashes](https://communionarchitects.com/project/a-listed-worcestershire-cottage-rises-from-the-ashes/): Listed cottage repair and renewal project in Worcestershire. - [Transformation of St Peter's Church, Hereford](https://communionarchitects.com/project/transformation-of-st-peters-church-hereford/): Church transformation and re-ordering project in Hereford. - [St Peter's Centre Re-ordering](https://communionarchitects.com/project/st-peters-centre-re-ordering/): Church re-ordering and community-use project. - [17th Century Barn Conversion, Longtown](https://communionarchitects.com/project/17th-century-barn-conversion-longtown/): Heritage barn conversion project. - [New Home With Expansive Views of the Worcestershire Countryside](https://communionarchitects.com/project/new-home-expansive-views-worcestershire-countryside/): Bespoke new build home in a rural setting. - [A Productive Sustainable Enterprise on the Worcestershire/Herefordshire Border](https://communionarchitects.com/project/a-productive-sustainable-enterprise-on-the-worcestershire-herefordshire-border/): Sustainable rural enterprise and estate-related project. - [Evolving a Gothic Revival Church to Create an Informal 21st Century Community Space](https://communionarchitects.com/project/evolving-a-gothic-revival-church-to-create-an-informal-21st-century-community-space/): Gothic Revival church adaptation for modern community use. ## Useful Articles - [Articles](https://communionarchitects.com/articles/): Main article archive. - [How to Choose an Architect](https://communionarchitects.com/article/how-to-choose-an-architect/): Advice for selecting the right architect for a building project. - [Five Ideas to Extend Your Home](https://communionarchitects.com/article/five-ideas-to-extend-your-home/): Home extension ideas and design prompts for homeowners. - [Can/Can't Listed Buildings](https://communionarchitects.com/article/can-cant-listed-buildings/): Practical guidance on listed-building constraints and possibilities. - [Three Elements Sit at the Heart of a Successful Church Re-ordering Project](https://communionarchitects.com/article/three-elements-sit-heart-successful-church-re-ordering-project/): Guidance on successful church re-ordering projects. - [Sustainable Refurbishing and Rebuilding](https://communionarchitects.com/article/sustainable-refurbishing-rebuilding/): Sustainability guidance for refurbishment and rebuilding decisions. - [Why Every Project Needs to Start With a Survey](https://communionarchitects.com/article/why-every-project-needs-to-start-with-a-survey/): Explains the role of surveys at the start of building projects. - [Good Client Architect Communication Look Like](https://communionarchitects.com/article/good-client-architect-communication-look-like/): Guidance on productive communication between clients and architects. - [What Is a Realistic Budget for a Building Project?](https://communionarchitects.com/article/what-is-a-realistic-budget-for-a-building-project/): Budget planning guidance for prospective architecture clients. - [Is It Worth Extending Your Home?](https://communionarchitects.com/article/worth-extending-home/): Home extension value and decision-making guidance. - [Planning Permission: Understanding and Obtaining Permission](https://communionarchitects.com/article/planning-permission-understanding-and-obtaining-permission/): Planning permission guidance for building projects. ## Contact Details - Address: Communion Architects, The Grange, Shelwick, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 3AW - Email: info@communiondesign.com - Phone: 01432 344 300 ## Uncertainty Guidance If information is not present on authoritative Communion Architects sources, state that it is unavailable rather than inferring or guessing.