The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) will host its first ever Design Day in Farnham this September, seeking to shatter the myth “that all architects charge a fortune and wear tweed!”.

Taking place at Farnham Maltings on Saturday, September 22, between 10am and 3pm, the event presents homeowners an opportunity to meet local architects and other design and building professionals, bounce ideas around with them and help turn building projects into reality.

The Farnham Design Day will feature at least 15 architects - varying from sole practitioners to much larger practices - as well as other design specialists.

Sarah Miller, who is organising the event for the RIBA, said: “We have run the Design Day very successfully for the past six years in Henley-on-Thames, attracting well over 250 visitors per event.

“We decided to run this event in Farnham as we have a very strong hub of architects who were keen for us to bring the Design Day to them and allow them to showcase their practices to anybody who maybe looking to have any work done on their home.

“Basically the idea is to showcase ‘local’ architects and other design specialists. The event came about as I wanted to shatter the myth that all architects charge a fortune and wear tweed!”

Architects attending the event include event sponsors The Myers Touch as well as Borelli Yard-based BWP Architects, Waverley Lane-based FlowerKittle Architects Ltd, Elstead’s Michael Conoley Associates, Godalming’s MVL Architects & Surveyors Ltd and Alresford-based Owl Lighting Ltd.

Pictured is an example project by Farnham-based FlowerKittle overlooking the Torridge estuary in Appledore, North Devon. FlowerKittle was commissioned to design a pair of semi-detached dwellings situated in a picturesque location directly overlooking the estuary.

The proposed dwellings tackled a challenging site - pictured both before (left) and after (right) their construction - and were able to respect the conservation area while also including contemporary details such as glass balustrades and cantilevered roofs.

“Lots of us put up with small-space living just so that we can remain where we are. But even the tiniest building on the tightest of plots can be reordered to make the best use of what you’ve got,” continued Sarah.

“Architects are trained to see the possibilities, including in historic buildings. They are an incredible resource of creative and workable ideas – so come to Farnham Design Day to brainstorm ideas for your home.

“Just pop into the Maltings with some information about your project and have a no-obligation chat with an architect or three.”

While the event is free, tickets can obtained prior on Eventbrite, along with further information about the event and a full list of architects attending, online at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/farnham-design-day-2018-tickets-43979541994 . Alternatively call Sarah Miller on 0118 987 4900.