Architecturefor the wayyou live.
Covest is an architectural design studio in Arnold, Nottingham, creating one-off homes, extensions and investment schemes across the Midlands.
For more than twelve years, Covest has designed bespoke homes, transformational extensions and investment schemes across the Midlands. We listen first, design second, and show you the finished building before a spade goes in the ground.
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Designed, approved, built.
From completed HMOs to one-off grand designs, every project starts as a conversation and a 3D model.
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In progressFrom drawing to doorstep
Not justrenders.
Our designs get built. These photographs show completed Covest schemes: an HMO in New Basford and two serviced-accommodation apartments, finished and in use.
From line to light
See itbefore it’s built.
Most people find drawings hard to picture. So every scheme is modelled in 3D and rendered photoreal, inside and out. Drag across to see a design go from line drawing to finished render.
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Light,tested.
Every Covest design is built as a 3D model, so light, views and massing can be explored long before planning. Drag to orbit this house, then move the sun through a real Nottingham day.
Solar time at 52.95°N. The front of the house faces south.
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What we design
Homes andinvestments.
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New-build homes
One-off grand designs, from the first conversation to a planning-ready scheme.
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Extensions
Large, transformational extensions that make the whole house work better.
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Renovation and remodelling
Internal reconfiguration that turns a tired house into an aspirational one.
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Residential development
Small-site and brownfield housing schemes for developers and landowners.
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HMOs and student accommodation
HMO conversions and new builds, designed around licensing, legislation and Article 4.
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Apartments and serviced accommodation
Mixed-use, apartment and serviced-accommodation schemes for investors.
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3D CGI visualisation
Photoreal renders that show your project before a single spade goes in the ground.
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Planning and building regulations
Drawings, applications and approvals, managed from submission to decision.
Client reviews
Average from six reviews on Houzz
Client reviews
I challenged Adrian to get us a 4 story, minimum 11 bed HMO here. We actually achieved a 4 story 12 bed and we are delighted.Rachel Knight Belper, Derbyshire covest.co.uk
A fantastic design that for us had the WOW factor.Mike Stredder Mansfield Houzz
They put the ace in space maximizing your land or existing building to create truly great areas to live in.Crossover Property Group Developer Houzz
Adrian has a real skill in finding additional space within an existing building.Mark Boardman Client Houzz
Delivered on architectural plans on time and the price structure is reasonable and transparent.Dr Khalid Salem Nottingham covest.co.uk
Absolute 5 star service from design through to dealing with Planning.Alan G. Homeowner Houzz
They can take you from the very beginning, the feasibility stage, through to the completed project.Houzz reviewer Verified client Houzz
The Covest process
Six stages.No surprises.
A free discovery meeting, then a fee proposal broken down stage by stage, so you always know what comes next and what it costs.
Partners
A trusted network, from planning to build.
Vivid KitchensKitchen design
BEM ServicesTrusted partner
Planning & Design GroupPlanning consultancy
Quadrant Building ControlApproved inspectors
DICETrusted partner
Kaliber ConstructionConstructionJournal
Plain-English advice before you build.
Planning6 min read
Do I need planning permission for an extension?
Permitted development, prior approval or a full householder application: how to tell which route your extension needs.
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HMO7 min read
HMOs and Article 4 in Nottingham: what investors need to know
Why Nottingham's Article 4 direction changes the HMO game, and how a well-designed scheme can still succeed.
Read
Process5 min read
Planning permission vs building regulations: what's the difference?
Two separate approvals, two different questions. Here's what each one covers and when you need it.
ReadFree initial consultation
Let’s designyour home.
Every project starts with a free discovery meeting. Tell us what you’re planning and we’ll guide you from the first sketch to construction drawings.
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