David Nossiter BA (Hons) Dip Arch RSA RIBA (CR)

David Nossiter is a British architect, FRSA, specialising in residential, rural, and heritage-led design. He is a RIBA Chartered architect, HB&R contributor, HB&R Awards judge (2026), and British Homes Awards judge.

David Nossiter is known for creating exceptional homes through the sensitive transformation of historic buildings and the thoughtful design of new residential architecture in challenging contexts.

His work focuses on barns, heritage properties and residential architecture, where sensitive interventions unlock the potential of existing buildings while respecting their history, landscape and context.

Working with clients who value design quality, craftsmanship and a strong connection to place, David brings together architectural creativity, conservation expertise and practical experience to deliver homes that are both distinctive and enduring.

David read architecture at The Bartlett, University College London, under Professor Jonathan Hill and at Plymouth University under Professor Adrian Gale.

During his time at The Bartlett, David explored experimental approaches to architecture through drawing, notation and full-scale installations. His work investigated the relationship between domestic space and the city through sound, creating listening devices, acoustic interventions and 1:1 installations that challenged conventional ideas of enclosure, privacy and occupation.

Prior to this, David spent two years at art college, where he developed his drawing skills.

David has over 25 years experience in professional practice. He was elected as an RIBA member and admitted to the architects register in 2001, following seven years in practice working with Proctor and Matthews, Mole and Ellis Williams among others. During this time David worked on a large variety of projects, including The Baltic Arts Centre, Gateshead and innovative housing projects at Greenwich Millennium Village and New Hall, Harlow.

Since qualifying as a registered architect, David has worked with Mole architects on a new studio building for the Department of Architecture at Cambridge University as well as several new build eco and passive houses.

David is an accredited RIBA Conservation Registrant (see Listed Buildings & Conservation Areas).

David set up his own practice, David Nossiter Architects  in 2005.

The practice has developed a distinctive approach to heritage-led residential architecture, combining contemporary design with a deep respect for existing buildings, their materials and their surroundings.

He received wide acclaim for the conversion of a dilapidated Listed barn into a contemporary dwelling, winning a Sunday Times British Homes Award.

Church Hill Barn, established David’s reputation for transforming challenging historic buildings into exceptional modern homes.

David has provided expert advice on barn conversions and residential renovations to both specialist and national publications, including an expert guide to barn conversions originally written for Grand Designs Magazine.

David is a recognised commentator on rural architecture, barn conversions, and contemporary residential design, contributing to wider discussions on heritage-led design and the sensitive adaptation of existing buildings through judging, writing and advisory roles.

David continues to work with private clients seeking exceptional homes, particularly where architecture, heritage and landscape must be carefully balanced. His experience in transforming existing buildings and designing sensitive new homes enables him to advise clients at every stage, from early feasibility through to completion.

He judged the 2026 British Homes Awards, following his own recognition in the awards for his architectural work. This reflects his experience in assessing and celebrating high-quality residential design.

He is actively engaged with issues concerning the built environment on a wider level (see Teaching, Voluntary & Supportive Roles).