ABOUT US

Whether you are planning a bespoke residential home, a family estate renovation, or a community-focused commercial space, Tangent Space is here to guide you from initial sketch to final handoff.

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Award Winning
Architectural Design Company

Tangent Space is an Award Winning Architectural Design Company based in Sussex, England with more than 25 years’ experience. We have worked on a wide variety of projects, and specialise in creating sustainable, low energy, low carbon and low impact architecture.

FEATURED PROJECTS

Whole House Refurbishment | Mayfield

Seamlessly pairing intelligent spatial reconfiguration with high-performance eco-upgrades. This design completely transformed the living spaces while maximising natural light and connection to the garden. Committed to a low-energy future, the project drastically improved the home’s thermal envelope with replacement glazing, underfloor heating, and solar technology to deliver a beautiful, low-impact modern home.

Barn Conversion | Yalding

A Grade II listed barn in Kent was sensitively converted into a sustainable, energy-efficient family home. Guided by a heritage-led design approach, the scheme successfully balanced conservation, flood resilience, and modern living requirements while preserving the barn’s unique architectural character.

Communitiy Cafe | Rotherfield

A Grade II listed building dating from around 1450, located within a Conservation Area and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, was revitalised following a period of neglect and disuse. The scheme transformed the former antiques shop into a café while creating a self-contained flat above and a separate three-storey dwelling, securing a sustainable new future for this historic property.

SERVICES

DESIGN CONSULTANCY

Bespoke design advice and strategic guidance to help bring your project from concept to completion. We work closely with clients to develop practical, innovative, and sustainable design solutions.

FEASIBILITY STUDY

Comprehensive assessments to determine the viability of your proposed development or project. Our studies identify opportunities, constraints, costs, and potential risks before significant investment is made.

PLANNING APPLICATION

Professional preparation and management of planning applications to help secure approvals efficiently. We liaise with local authorities and stakeholders to maximise the chances of a successful outcome.

ENERGY AUDIT

Detailed evaluations of building energy performance to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement. Our audits help reduce energy consumption, lower costs, and support sustainability goals.

DILAPIDATION REPORT

Thorough inspections and reports documenting the condition of a property before, during, or after occupancy. These reports help protect the interests of landlords, tenants, and property owners.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

From contractor appointments to payment certifications, we manage the details of your build, ensuring clear communication and smooth project delivery.

Taylor Made Dreams

Seamlessly pairing intelligent spatial reconfiguration with high-performance eco-upgrades. This design completely transformed the living spaces while maximising natural light and connection to the garden. Committed to a low-energy future, the project drastically improved the home’s thermal envelope with replacement glazing, underfloor heating, and solar technology to deliver a beautiful, low-impact modern home.

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OUR TEAM

Specialising in Passivhaus construction and sustainable technology, our practice brings over two decades of experience to residential and commercial design. We offer particular expertise in listed buildings and sensitive renovations.

Mark Wakelin

lead architectural designer

Tanya Haslehurst

architect

Freya Wakelin

practice manager

Discover how we can transform your old building through sustainble design.

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TESTIMONIALS

The range of ideas he came up with amazed us because he could see possiblities where we only saw problems. A major stumbling block was that our original idea for splitting the property was disallowed by the Conservation Officer as it resulted in a flying freehold. At that point we were ready to give up but Mark came up with a range of creative solutions which ultimately resulted in an outcome way beyond our original vision.

Community Cafe | Rotherfield

The designs and advice received from Mark has always been of a very high quality and through his guidance we have never had a planning application refused, despite listed building restrictions.

Extension | Frant

Tangent Space took me through the pitfalls of planning, building regulations and Local authority trip wires and I came out the other end SANE! No small result and it is a tribuate to their technical knowledge and care. Mark was often seen on site with the contractors and even picking up a shovel when needed!