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LA Hally Architect is an award-winning RIBA Chartered Practice with a young, fresh and innovative approach to design. Our small team of fully qualified Architects is committed to delivering high quality bespoke architecture, tailored to the needs of you and your family.

“We first find out from our clients what their current and expected needs are then we work with them to create their personalised design – working on all scales of the project from the overall concept down to the detail of junctions between different materials. We create lifestyle architecture that provides a flexible uplifting environment of flowing,  well-lit, inspirational spaces that can transform the way you live.”  Lesley Hally, Practice Director

Founded in 2009 by Lesley Hally, LA Hally Architect focuses on high quality private residential projects, which are approached with a passion for contemporary design and detail. Although most of our work is based in Hampshire, we have also had successful projects in the New Forest, Channel Islands, Surrey, Berkshire and London, and our projects  have been featured in a range of magazines such as Real HomesGrand DesignsHomebuilding and Renovating, and Build It, as well as featuring in Channel 4’s Homes by the Sea. At LA Hally Architect we understand that each client has specific needs and rather than prescribing a strict design style, we approach each project individually. We work closely with our clients and contractors to ensure that the vision for each project is fully realised. The ultimate aim is that users of the completed building experience the joy and beauty in the clever use of materials, detailing, space and light.


LA Hally Architect Office in Winchester Lesley Hally Principle Architect

Lesley Hally

Principal Architect
BSc Arch BArch (Hons) RIBA

ARB Registered: 069937C

lesley@lahally.com

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LA Hally Architect Office in Winchester Amelia Samways Architect

Amelia Samways

Associate Architect
BA (Hons) MArch RIBA

ARB Registered: 090415E

amelia.samways@lahally.com

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LA Hally Architect Office in Winchester Anne-Marie Howick Part II Architectural Assistant

Anne-Marie Howick

Part II Architectural Assistant
BSc

anne-marie@lahally.com

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Latest news from LA Hally Architect

Architectural Render of a Partial New Build Community Hall Renovation in Twyford Reading

Planning – House 838 & House 842

October 2025

In the last couple of weeks we’ve submitted two very different planning applications! House 838 is a town hall which has extension and renovation works proposed, the other is House 842 which is looking to add a two-storey residential extension for our client’s home which is surrounded by private woodland. Fingers crossed for these two!


A house with a black vertical timber clad single storey side extension with a matching pitched roof annex to its left. A small bridge crossing a small stream is also shown.

Press – House 596

September 2025

Lovely to see House 596 featuring on Build It Magazine ‘s Instagram page last week, this single storey side extension with a matching annex was an interesting one to work on! You can learn more about this one on their Instagram here, or our website on the projects page here.

Photography by Richard Chivers.


A vaulted bedroom with pale pink walls and ceilings and a roof of three skylights. There are green curtains and blinds in the room and a white bedspread. Also shown is a look into the ensuite revealing tiling with a bold diagonal pattern in grey and white blocks.

Portfolio – House 439

September 2025

This week we take another look at House 439, this time with a focus on the rest on the internals. Quirky tiles and vaulted ceilings make for well lit, attractive spaces that suits the family and the way the home is enjoyed.

📸 Jack Tyzack-Smith


Two pictures of a dark unit kitchen with concrete counter tops and a concrete inset sink

Portfolio – House 439

September 2025

House 439’s kitchen is a striking highlight of the home. Custom concrete counters form an integrated inset sink and an island that has the concrete wrapping around the sides. The concrete is paired with dark units that complement this feature material.

📸 Jack Tyzack-Smith


Three pictures of a red brick and flint house that has a mid tone timber clad extension that has a cantilever.

Portfolio – House 439

September 2025

House 439 features a two-storey side extension and a bold cantilevered first floor extension to this family home in the Twyford Character Conservation Area. The extensions are formed from SIPS panels that have been finished in Vastern timber cladding.

📸 Jack Tyzack-Smith


Three images of two different kitchens. First to images are of a kitchen with dark units and concrete counters. Final image is of an open plan kitchen diner with cream cupboards and dark wood floors.

Photography – House 439 & 753

September 2025

Last week we had a photographer out at House 753 & 439 taking some professional photos for us! We’ll share these pictures once we’ve received them but here’s a preview of the projects with some pictures we took 📸


Two side by side images of stylised architectural renders of two different houses with text super imposed over. The text reads: “The attention to detail means we have created a beautiful house, and the process was thoroughly enjoyable. We are delighted with the end result” – House 737 “All in all, we couldn

Testimonials – House 737 & 818

August 2025

Very grateful to have received some more kind reviews from clients we’ve worked with recently! For both of these projects, we were involved from the design stage, all the way to snagging and final sign off. The full reviews can be seen on Google.


2D drawings of a bathroom with pale green tiles with an inset shelf with decorative patterned green and white tiles.

WIP – House 830

August 2025

House 830 is ramping up to getting started on site soon! The contract has been signed and the detailing finalised, we’ll have more updates from this one come Autumn. For now, here’s a brief look at the shower room which has some interesting tiling proposed!


Two 3D architectural renders side by side. One of a chalet bungalow and the other of a two storey house with a black timber clad extension.

Planning Permission – Houses 835 & 836

August 2025

House 835 and 836 are the latest projects to get planning permission from Hart District Council and East Hampshire District Council respectively. Both schemes are unique to the clients and the character of their existing homes, making for two very different proposals!


Magazine spreads with pictures of a bald timber cladded house extension and Annexe

Press – House 596

August 2025

House 596, an extension project that also featured elements of renovation and newly built Annexe, has been featured in Build It magazine’s September 2025 edition!  Lesley also shared some insight on how we approach designing an ancillary building, definitely worth a read…


An architectural render of a bungalow with two gable ends. It is finished with cream brick and a red roof.

Planning Permission – House 839

July 2025

Please to announce that we’ve received planning permission from the New Forest District Council for House 839! This bungalow is being renovated holistically throughout, with small areas of extension, demo, and re-roofing to rationalise the existing quirky plan.


Two side by side pictures of the same building before and after renovation works.

Portfolio – House 522

July 2025

The works to House 522 included the joining of two separate cottages through a small courtyard garden and also a two-storey side extension to the larger of the two. We think the before and afters are quite striking, especially when looking at the rear of the smaller cottage!


Two side by side pictures of the same room before and after renovations. One feels dark and cluttered and the other bright and open.

Portfolio – House 514

July 2025

We always enjoy looking back on some before and afters for completed projects, it really highlights the differences made! House 514 underwent quite the transformation with us with internal renovations happening thought the entire property. The focus was on creating an open, bright feel, employing techniques like moving walls, widening openings, adding more full height glazing to achieve this.


An Architectural Render of a de-saturated red brick home with a dark tiled roof, dark facia, and dark window frames. A portion of the ground floor is clad in skinny dark timber boards, and there is a planter with flowering plants in front of the house. The silhouette of two people sat a table can be seen, as well as a lady and a cat.

Planning – House 836

July 2025

Recently we’ve submitted a couple of planning applications to various local councils, including one to the South Downs National Park Authority for House 836. This proposal includes a new rear & side ground floor extension clad in dark timber, with a shed and planter close to the back door to match. Fingers crossed for this one!


A photo of a timber clad home of varying heights ranging from two storeys to 1.5 storeys. All of these areas are clad in a lightly weathered, pale timber that is fairly narrow in width. A small one storey extension is visible too but this is clad in a black zinc rather than timber. All windows and doors visible have dark frames, and the large sliding doors are open, revealing the kitchen within. The roof is finished with a simple concrete tile and a row of solar panels sits on the two storey part of the house. There is foliage to the foreground of the picture, and mature trees and hedges can be seen around the edge of the garden. There are areas of planting that have flowering bushes, as well as some short planters that sit closer to the house.

Portfolio – House 737

July 2025

This week we return to House 737 to take a look at the externals! The dark zinc cladding helps to elevate the overall presentation of the home and add a contemporary touch which also ties through with the other dark accents.  The mid-tone timber cladding that these elements sit amongst compliments the brick tone well, helping to create a cohesive palette of materials and a well-balanced elevation.



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LA Hally Architect
11 Charlecote Mews
Staple Gardens
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 8SR

design@lahally.com
01962 843 500
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