Wilby & Burnett – Chartered Architects & Surveyors
Wilby & Burnett is a multi-disciplinary practice of chartered surveyors and architects providing in-house design and management of all types and sizes of projects.
We have been serving clients since 1979, offering a wide range of architectural services from project management to building surveying.
We strive to provide our clients with the best possible service, ensuring that their projects are completed on time and within budget. We take pride in our work and aim to exceed expectations every time. Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality advice and support throughout the entire process, from initial consultation through to completion.
Wilby & Burnett
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors & Royal Institute of British Architects
We are members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
Wilby & Burnett Chartered Architects & Surveyors are a multi-disciplinary practice that specialises in providing in-house architectural design and management for projects of all types and sizes. Our company has been serving clients since 1979, and we offer a wide range of services that include project management and building surveying. With extensive experience in the industry, our team has expertise in both traditional and modern methods.
We aim is to provide our clients with the best possible service, ensuring that their projects are completed within budget and on time. We take pride in our work and aim to exceed expectations every time. Our dedicated team provides high-quality advice and support throughout the entire process, from initial consultation through to completion.
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Featured Articles
Celebrating Excellence: Wilby & Burnett Wins at the 2026 Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards
We are delighted to announce that Wilby & Burnett has been honoured at the prestigious Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards 2026. Our project, the new Cottenham Village Hall, was named the winner of the Best New Building (under £3m construction value). A New Heart for the Community The Cottenham Village Hall project involved the...
New Perspectives: Progress at Finchley Catholic High School Sports Hall
We are thrilled to share a bird’s-eye view of one of our latest projects currently under construction! Wilby & Burnett has been working closely with Finchley Catholic High School to develop a state-of-the-art sports hall designed to be fit for all purposes. These recent drone shots capture the exciting early stages of what will soon be a...
Celebrating Women in Construction Week 2026: Shaping the Future at Wilby & Burnett
This Women in Construction Week, we are proud to shine a spotlight on the incredible women who drive our work forward at every stage—from initial concept and design to technical delivery and project completion. In an industry traditionally shaped by men, women continue to break boundaries, lead with innovation, and bring essential perspectives to...
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Pride in our Architectural
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At Wilby & Burnett Chartered Architects & Surveyors, we take pride in our strong management team, which includes direct involvement of partners or associates in every project. This guarantees that all surveying and architectural work is supervised by qualified staff who are experts in their respective fields.
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Recent Case Studies
Conservation and Repair of North and South Court Roofs at the V&A Museum
Client: Quinn London Ltd (Heritage Division)SERVICES PROVIDED The works comprised the refurbishment and repair of the historic roofs to the North & South Courts of the Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A). These parts are some of the oldest in the Museum, dating...
Refurbishment of the Grade II listed Saffron Walden Town Hall
Client: Saffron Walden Town CouncilSERVICES PROVIDED Wilby & Burnett provided a comprehensive suite of professional services, acting as both Architect and Building Surveyor to rescue and restore this iconic Grade II listed landmark. Following a detailed condition...
Saffron Walden as a Historic Base for Wilby & Burnett
Historic England Listings Status’ are: Grade I Listed – Buildings that are of exceptional interest Grade II* Listed – Particularly important buildings of more than special interest Grade II Listed – Buildings that are of special interest The Historic England map of...
HCC Applications
Client: The Diocese of WestminsterSERVICES PROVIDED An HCC application is a specialist statutory process required to obtain permission for works to historic churches, involving a rigorous review of architectural plans and Heritage Impact Assessments by the Historic...
St. Joseph’s Willesden
Client: St Joseph's WillesdenSERVICES PROVIDED Extensive reconstruction after FirePROJECT DESCRIPTION: Value: circa £915,000 Location: Wisbech Park, Cambridgeshire PE13 3AB Completed in 2024, the works comprised the design and construction of a brand-new single-story...
New Community Hub in Wisbech
Client: Probus Construction Ltd.SERVICES PROVIDED New standalone pavilionPROJECT DESCRIPTION: Value: circa £915,000 Location: Wisbech Park, Cambridgeshire PE13 3AB Completed in 2024, the works comprised the design and construction of a brand-new single-story...
Roehampton Parish Hall
Client: Roehampton Parish Hall / Quinn London LtdSERVICES PROVIDED Conversion and refurbishment of Roehampton Parish HallPROJECT DESCRIPTION: Value: circa £665,000 Location: Alton Rd, London SW15 4LF The works comprised of the conversion of the Parish Hall into...
The Fry Art Gallery
Client: The Fry Art GallerySERVICES PROVIDED Extension and renovation to The Fry Art GalleryPROJECT DESCRIPTION: Value: circa £420,000 Location: 19a Castle St, Saffron Walden CB10 1BD. The Fry Art Gallery was built in 1856 to house the Collection of Francis Gibson....
Conservation and Repair of Roofs at the V&A Museum
Client: The V&A Museum / Quinn London Ltd (Heritage Division)SERVICES PROVIDED Conservation and Repair of North and South Court Roofs at the V&A MuseumPROJECT DESCRIPTION: Value: circa £7,300,000 Location: Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Rd, London SW7...
New Early Years Building at St Joseph’s, Macklin Street
Client: St Joseph’s, Macklin Street / Associated Installations Ltd.SERVICES PROVIDED Design and Construction of New Early Years Building at St Joseph’s, Macklin StreetPROJECT DESCRIPTION: Value: circa £599,000 Location: St Joseph’s Primary School, Macklin St, London...
St Andrew’s CE Primary School
Client: St Andrew’s CE Primary SchoolSERVICES PROVIDED Design and Construction of St Andrew’s Small HallPROJECT DESCRIPTION: Value: circa £560,000 Location: Heaths Close, 116 Churchbury Lane, EN1 3UL The project was completed in 2018. Wilby & Burnett carried out...
Cottenham Village Hall
Client: Cottenham PavilionSERVICES PROVIDED New Village HallPROJECT DESCRIPTION: Value: circa £3,000,000 Location: Cottenham Recreation Ground, Cambridgeshire The project began in (2016) following the successful completion of the sports pavilion. The primary objective...
Cottenham Pavilion
Client: Cottenham PavilionSERVICES PROVIDED Design and Construction of Cottenham PavilionPROJECT DESCRIPTION: Value: circa £680,000 Location: Cottenham Recreation Ground, Cambridgeshire The project was completed in 2015, Cottenham Pavilion objective was to provide up...
Cottenham Village Nursery
Client: Cottenham Village NurserySERVICES PROVIDED New Standalone NurseryPROJECT DESCRIPTION: Construction Value: Circa £380,000. Location: St Dominic’s Catholic Primary School, Ballance Road, Hackney, E9 5SR. Programme: September 2018- September 2020. The project...
St Dominic’s Catholic Primary School, Hackney
Client: St Dominic’s Catholic Primary School, Hackney.SERVICES PROVIDED New Standalone Library BuildingPROJECT DESCRIPTION: Construction Value: Circa £380,000. Location: St Dominic’s Catholic Primary School, Ballance Road, Hackney, E9 5SR. Programme: September 2018-...
Evendons Primary School, Wokingham
Client: Two Storey Classroom Extension at Evendons Primary School, Wokingham.SERVICES PROVIDED Design and construction of two storey classrooms extensionsPROJECT DESCRIPTION: Construction Value: Circa £455,000. Location: Evendons Primary School, 161 Finchampstead...
All Saints Benhilton, Sutton
Client: All Saints Benhilton, SuttonSERVICES PROVIDED Design and construction of the new group room at All Saints Benhilton.PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Construction Value: Circa £345,000. Location: All Saints Benhilton, All Saints Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 3DA. Programme:...
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Client: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew.SERVICES PROVIDED Design and construction of the two storey extension at 55 Kew Green.PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project started on site in January 2023. Wilby & Burnett were appointed by the main contractor Quinn London to provide...
Hatherley Care Home, Essex
Client: Hatherley Care Home, EssexSERVICES PROVIDED Additional residential accommodationPROJECT DESCRIPTION: At the time of our first involvement with Hatherley Care Home in Saffron Walden it occupied a substantial Victorian house which had been extended to more than...
Saffron Walden County High School, Essex
Client: Saffron Walden County High School, Essex SERVICES PROVIDED New PavilionPROJECT DESCRIPTION: Saffron Walden County High School is a large and successful comprehensive school with extensive grounds including numerous sports pitches and a school farm set in a...
Cottenham Parish Council Sports Pavilion
Client: Cottenham Parish Council, CambridgeshireSERVICES PROVIDED New Sports PavilionPROJECT DESCRIPTION: We were approached by our client, Cottenham Parish Council, when they required a new pavilion for their recreation ground. The brief called for: four team...
Lawford Football Club, Essex
Client: Lawford Football Club, EssexSERVICES PROVIDED New club housePROJECT DESCRIPTION: Lawford is a large village located to the east of Colchester. Wilby &Â Burnett were appointed by Lawford Football Club to design their new clubhouse, to be located adjacent to...
Shenfield High School, Brentford and Hutton FC, Essex
Client: Shenfield High School, Brentford and Hutton FC, EssexSERVICES PROVIDED Pavilion and artificial grass pitchPROJECT DESCRIPTION: Shenfield High School in Shenfield, Essex required new football facilities on their existing sports grounds. As well as a full design...
Christ’s College, Cambridge
Client: Christ’s College, CambridgeSERVICES PROVIDED Squash court and fitness suitePROJECT DESCRIPTION: When we were approached by Christ’s College Cambridge to report on the feasibility of refurbishing their iconic ‘Typewriter’ building they viewed it as a major...
Mercer and Hughes
Client: Mercer and HughesSERVICES PROVIDED Relocation of Veterinary SurgeryPROJECT DESCRIPTION: The independent veterinary practice of Mercer and Hughes operates from three sites in North Essex. This project was to relocate their Dunmow branch from unsuitable cramped...
King’s College Hospital Trust, London – The Guthrie Wing
Client: King’s College Hospital Trust, LondonSERVICES PROVIDED The Guthrie WingPROJECT DESCRIPTION: King’s College Hospital in South East London comprises 11 acres of buildings, which is hemmed in by the major thoroughfare of Denmark Hill to the east, a rail link to...
King’s College Hospital Trust, London – The Assisted Conception Unit
Client: King’s College Hospital Trust, LondonSERVICES PROVIDED The Assisted Conception UnitPROJECT DESCRIPTION: King’s College Hospital in South East London comprises a huge building complex of more than 11 acres which is hemmed in by the major thoroughfare of Denmark...
Critical Decision Unit, Princess Royal Hospital
Client: King’s College Hospital Trust, LondonSERVICES PROVIDED Critical Decision Unit, Princess Royal HospitalPROJECT DESCRIPTION: Princess Royal University Hospital in Orpington, Greater London was built in 2003, on the site of the old Farnborough Hospital. The unit...
RICS
We are members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)Â
RIBA
We are members of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
Our Aim
UK & Abroad
Operating throughout the UK and abroad with a concentration of work in London and the south-east of England.
Wilby & Burnett Chartered Architects & Surveyors
A perfect blend of quality solutions and expert assistance
At Wilby & Burnett Chartered Architects & Surveyors, our aim is to deliver a professional service to our clients with enthusiasm, efficiency, and integrity. We are committed to providing high-quality solutions that meet our clients’ needs, while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct.
Wilby & Burnett Chartered Architects & Surveyors
Recent News
Celebrating Excellence: Wilby & Burnett Wins at the 2026 Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards
We are delighted to announce that Wilby & Burnett has been honoured at the prestigious Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards 2026. Our project, the new Cottenham Village Hall, was named the winner of the Best New Building (under £3m construction value)....
New Perspectives: Progress at Finchley Catholic High School Sports Hall
We are thrilled to share a bird’s-eye view of one of our latest projects currently under construction! Wilby & Burnett has been working closely with Finchley Catholic High School to develop a state-of-the-art sports hall designed to be fit for all purposes. These...
Celebrating Women in Construction Week 2026: Shaping the Future at Wilby & Burnett
This Women in Construction Week, we are proud to shine a spotlight on the incredible women who drive our work forward at every stage—from initial concept and design to technical delivery and project completion. In an industry traditionally shaped by men, women...
Understanding RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete): What It Is, Why It Matters, and How Wilby & Burnett Are Responding
At Wilby & Burnett, we take our responsibility as Chartered Architects and Surveyors seriously, particularly when it comes to the safety and integrity of the buildings we inspect, design, and manage. One issue currently at the forefront of structural safety...
Wilby & Burnett
Our Commitment to Conservation
The V&A Museum
Grade II Saffron Walden Town Hall
Historic Saffron Walden
HCC Applications
