Dua

DUA Architecture is a distinguished RIBA Chartered practice of Architects located in Highcliffe, Dorset, near Christchurch. With 30 years of experience in Dorset and Hampshire, our accomplished team has extensively worked on projects in the New Forest, Ringwood, Lymington, New Milton, Bournemouth, Poole, and the surrounding area. Although most of our projects are based in these locales, we also undertake work in other regions.

As a relatively small practice, DUA Architecture aims to deliver a highly personalised service for all our clients. We take pride in the fact that a significant number of our projects stem from personal recommendations. At DUA Architecture, we are committed to continuously examining new technologies in both design and construction, striving to add speed, quality, and service to benefit our clients. Our primary focus is on illumination, space, allure, efficiency, form, and quality as we aspire to craft treasures for daily use. Our portfolio reflects a wide-ranging spectrum of project types and sizes, and this website showcases a selection of these projects.

Projects at DUA Architecture

Over the past 30 years, DUA Architecture has been commissioned by a diverse clientele for an extensive array of projects. Growing families have sought our expertise to expand their homes, and educational institutions have employed us to enhance their campuses. Businesses have also entrusted us with the revitalisation of their showrooms. This website features a selection of our many projects; please choose a category below to explore our work further.

• New Build
• Remodelling
• Extensions
• Commercial
• Social
• Designed

Ethos of DUA Architecture

DUA Architecture is a practice driven by a deep-rooted the passion for design. Since we are a small team, we provide a highly personalised service to all our clients. To ensure our creativity remains fresh, we work on a variety of building types. By doing so, we effectively share advances from both residential and commercial sectors. Our mission concentrates on light, space, beauty, efficiency, form, and quality. We consider ourselves life-long learners, and we seek to apply what we have learned from past experiences to improve tomorrow's environment for the current and future generations. Above all, we are devoted to the invention of treasures for everyday use and genuinely believe that thoughtful design will always add value.

History of DUA Architecture

DUA Architecture was established in 1988 by David Underhill in his garden chalet. His rich experience included working for a local authority and small and medium-sized practices, including Sir Denys Lasdun's. Commissions quickly followed, and it wasn't long before the chalet was replaced with new accommodation attached to the front of the house. In 2000, William Lycett became a business partner, having previously gained valuable experience designing and overseeing community buildings such as schools and hospitals in Africa for a non-profit organisation. In 2002, they formed one of the country's first limited liability partnerships, DUA Architecture. Martin Hammond became a partner in 2012 after completing his Part II qualification, joining the practice in 2007 as a Part I graduate. Despite the changes in structure and working methods since the early days, DUA Architecture continues to provide superior quality and service, aided by the benefits of IT and enhanced forms of communication.

Meet the DUA Architecture Team

*Will Lycett - BSc Dip Arch RIBA - Partner*

Will is a chartered Architect with a degree from Bath University and a postgraduate diploma from Plymouth University. After spending three and a half years in East Africa, he served as Country Director for an American non-profit organisation, designing hospitals and schools. Will's broad experience and expertise, combined with his flair for technical matters, make him the practice's IT expert. He is well-known for his diplomatic skills and unwavering sense of humour, and he is a dedicated cyclist.

*Martin Hammond - BA(hons) Dip Arch RIBA - Partner*

Martin joined DUA Architecture in 2007 after obtaining a first-class honours degree in Architecture from the University of Westminster. He subsequently completed the RIBA Part II Professional Diploma in Architecture at London Metropolitan University. Martin's talent and dedication led to his promotion to partner in 2012.