A Design For Life

“We want to create homes that years from now, people will walk in and say, ‘Wow, this is amazing!’” declares Bartek Siekaniec, Managing Director of design and build company, Green Sheen

Timeless design is the holy grail for Green Sheen and its partner, Stylus Architects, and already together they have won prestigious awards for their stunning creations.

Although many Design & Build companies offer a one stop shop, Matt Withers, Director at Stylus explains, “Usually the builders take the lead, so design is often driven by cost. In this partnership, Stylus and Green Sheen are equal so design is driven by design,” and the team find clever and cost-effective ways to bring the grand designs to life.

In fact, Stylus don’t disappear once the planning application is made, as is the norm for architects, but stay till the very end to help clients with all their design choices. “The design stops when the last paintbrush is put in the bucket and things have been tidied away,” says Matt.

Because construction and design go hand in hand, clients can dare to be brave. Matt says, “One of the reasons we like working with Green Sheen is that they embrace ambitious projects,” which many contractors wouldn’t be so willing to do.

However, following trends is not what this duo is about. As Yves Saint Laurent said, “Fashions fade, style is eternal,” and these two are in the business of creating unique and timeless designs for every house they work on using distinctive materials throughout.

Alongside them is Green Sheen’s bespoke joinery company, Cast London, specialising in custom-made kitchens, bathrooms and cabinetry, so every detail from start to finish is of the highest craftsmanship.

“Everything in the design has to look deliberate, clean and considered,” says Matt. “We always ask ourselves where is the drama in this particular property or space? How does the design pick out the owners’ personalities, where does it pick out the building’s heritage or for a new build, how does it sit in the site?”

Pushing the boundaries of design can be daunting for many, but the pair instantly put clients at ease with regular meetings, calls and an online portal they can access at any time. Bartek’s locally based team is also available for any maintenance issues for many years after the build is complete.

ndeed, the only trend these two will follow is the one for sustainable homes and they have sympathetically installed solar panels, and sustainable heating and cooling systems discreetly in some of their most impressive projects. By having the builders and architects work together throughout, every detail from aesthetics to functionality is meticulously planned so that nothing is an afterthought.