Residential Projects

At MATH architects, we design residential projects, including homes, renovations and extensions, which are fully adapted to your wishes, lifestyle and future plans. We create high-quality living spaces where light, space, circulation and materials are brought together to the highest standard. We guide you through the entire process, from the initial sketch to completion, whether it’s new construction, renovation, an addition, an extension, or the transformation of a private residence.

Living is a personal experience. That’s why every project begins with listening, analyzing, and translating. The result is a custom design that works logically, feels comfortable, and lasts for years.

We design for homeowners who want to improve, expand, or build a completely new home. Whether it’s a small modification or a major renovation, we help translate your vision for your home into a well-thought-out architectural design.

Many residential projects start with the aim of adapting an existing home to suit everyday life. This may involve renovating, extending or redesigning a property to create additional space, light and comfort. In other cases, the project involves designing a brand new home on a private plot of land.

In addition, we oversee the renovation of distinctive properties, including 1930s homes, townhouses and heritage buildings. Our aim is to strike a balance between preserving existing features and adding modern comforts. We can also incorporate interior design and custom solutions into the renovation, ensuring that the home reflects your lifestyle down to the last detail.

Each project is tailored to the client's unique vision for their home, whether it's a minor alteration or a complete transformation.

A successful design goes beyond aesthetics alone. It is about spatial quality, living comfort and the way different spaces connect and interact. That is why every project begins with a careful analysis of the home, the site and the wishes of its residents.

We examine how natural light moves through the home, which sightlines are important and how spaces can be connected in a logical and harmonious way. Based on this analysis, we develop a design that is both functional and architecturally strong.

Our designs are characterized by clear floor plans and a strong attention to detail. Natural light plays an important role, as does the creation of serene and harmonious materials and spaces. Through thoughtful additions and renovations, we create a home that blends naturally with the existing architecture while adding new values.

The result is a home that not only functions well, but also inspires and feels pleasant to live in on a daily basis.

Renovating or adding to an existing home is often the most effective way to improve its liveability. By carefully examining the existing structure, we can create new spaces that blend in seamlessly with the rest of the original construction.

In many of our projects, we design extensions to the rear of homes to bring in plenty of natural light. This creates bright kitchen-dining areas or living spaces, which often become the heart of the home. Renovations can also be used to reorganise the floor plan, making the flow through the home more logical.

Depending on the situation, adding a roof extension or a rooftop structure can be a suitable solution for creating additional living space. This involves assessing the existing structure and the urban context to ensure that the addition integrates perfectly with the building and its surroundings.

Alongside spatial improvements, we often incorporate sustainable measures, such as better insulation or updated systems. This not only makes the home larger or more attractive, but also more energy-efficient and comfortable.

When you have purchased a plot of land or wish to have a fully bespoke home designed, we guide you through the entire new-build process. As architects, we translate your living requirements into a design that reflects your lifestyle and aesthetic preferences.

The process begins with a preliminary design, during which the key spatial concepts are explored. Next, the materials, volumes and architectural choices are developed further. This is followed by the structural engineering design and the process of obtaining an environmental permit.

As the project progresses, we also oversee the construction planning and the selection of a contractor. In addition, we can provide advice on interior design and custom solutions to ensure that the entire project forms a cohesive design.

By overseeing the complete process, you benefit from having a single point of contact who maintains an overview of planning, quality and execution from start to finish.

Permits are required for most renovation and new-build projects. For private clients, this can be a complex process due to the various regulations, procedures and authorities involved.

We take as much of this process off your hands as possible. This starts with applying for planning permission and preparing all required documentation. We also guide projects through architectural review committees where designs need to be assessed for spatial quality and compliance.

Where a property has heritage or listed status, we also manage the necessary heritage-related approvals. In addition, we provide technical substantiation such as daylight calculations, ventilation requirements, structural assessments and insulation performance calculations.

By coordinating these processes and liaising with municipalities, consultants and other stakeholders, we ensure that the project remains clear, manageable and predictable throughout.

At MATH architects, our involvement in a project doesn't end once the design is complete. We stay engaged with the project throughout the construction process to ensure the design is executed with the utmost care.

We maintain regular contact with contractors and subcontractors, review technical drawings and detailing, and help resolve any issues that may arise during construction. Our goal is to ensure that solutions remain aligned with the original design intent.

We also monitor the execution of the work and verify that materials and details are implemented as agreed. This level of involvement continues through to the final completion and handover of the project.

This involvement during construction allows us to ensure the architectural quality of the design and prevent important details from being overlooked.

Sustainability is playing an increasingly important role in the design and improvement of dwellings. That is why we integrate sustainable solutions right from the initial design phase.

In existing homes, this may involve improving insulation and sealing air leaks to reduce energy loss. In other cases, building services are replaced or upgraded with up to date technologies such as heat pumps or balanced ventilation systems.

The choice of materials also plays an important role. By selecting sustainable or circular materials, a project’s environmental impact can be reduced. In addition, we consider the home’s orientation and the amount of natural light it receives, so that natural energy sources are utilized to the fullest.

This approach ensures that a home becomes not only more energy-efficient, but also more comfortable and future-proof.

Private owners choose MATH architects because of the combination of design quality, technical expertise, and personalized guidance. Each project is approached with attention to detail and a strong focus on spatial quality.

We develop clear floor plans and intelligent spatial solutions tailored to how the home will be used on a daily basis. We support our clients throughout the entire process, from the initial sketch to completion.

Thanks to our experience with renovations, additions, rooftop extensions, and new construction, we can manage a variety of projects. We work in a transparent and structured manner to ensure that scheduling, costs, and quality remain well under control.

Our goal is to create a building that not only meets expectations but also exceeds them.

Are you planning a renovation, extension or a new-build home? We would be happy to discuss your ideas and explore the possibilities with you.

During an introductory meeting with no obligation, we’ll discuss your housing needs and budget, as well as the possibilities offered by the property or plot. We will show you examples from our portfolio and provide insight into the design process.

This gives you a clear understanding of the possibilities and how we can support and guide your project.