About SOANE Architects
I’m Giles Paul Shorter, a qualified architect with over 17 years’ experience in heritage, planning, and sustainable design. I started SOANE Architects to help people see the true value in what they already own—and to show them what’s possible.
We work with homeowners, estate agents, and landowners to unlock potential, improve spaces, and capture the meaning behind the places they care about.
What We Do
Architectural Advice – Practical, creative ideas to improve homes, buildings or land
Planning Support – Help with listed buildings, conservation areas and planning strategy
Home Portraits – Hand-drawn or painted artwork of houses, pets or special places
AI for Architects – Tools and training to save time and reduce stress on complex projects
Why We Do It
We believe homes are more than bricks and mortar—they hold stories.
In today’s fast-moving world, we help people pause, reflect, and invest in what truly matters:
Legacy, beauty, and lasting value.
📍 Based in Hertfordshire, Cornwall, and East Sussex
📞 07737 745211
🌍 www.soane.uk
“The true value of a home isn’t just in what it’s made of—
it’s in what it holds, what it means, and what it can become.”
— Giles Paul Shorter
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