A husband-and-wife team who set up a design and construction company five years ago in a home office are celebrating after building up a team of skilled professionals and completing more than 250 projects.
Richard and Alexandra Powell founded Powell Design and Construction in 2019 to provide a full-service solution for homeowners looking to extend, renovate or build their homes.
Now based in the DaisyBank Business Centre in Cheadle, the firm has been able to notch up significant business advancements, allowing them to scale up operations and refine their services.
The latest initiative has seen the company – which has now built a team of 12, ranging from architects to site managers – roll out a revamped brand and new-look website.
Alexandra said: “I’m an architect, while Richard is a project manager and heating engineer. Our complementary skills blend perfectly, allowing us to cover all bases, from design to execution, seamlessly.”
Originally from Athens, Alexandra came to England to study architecture at the University of Liverpool.
While building her career as an architect in Colchester, she met Richard who was also based in Southern England at the time despite growing up in Caverswall, North Staffordshire.
“We didn’t set out to work together, but we joined forces on a house project which exceeded our expectations, so we decided to combine our skills, and the rest, as they say, is history.”
“We decided to return to Richard’s roots in Staffordshire to establish our business, and we now work mainly in the Midlands and Cheshire. With its diverse architectural styles and sense of community, this location has proven ideal for our business.”
“Our sweet spot is bespoke home revamps, creating a ‘forever’ home for people who love their house but want it to be reimagined.
“We also place an emphasis on creating sustainable, energy-efficient homes, leveraging renewable energy sources and sustainable materials where possible in our projects to minimise environmental impact.”
Alexandra added: “We’re incredibly excited for what lies ahead for our business. Our vision for the next five years is not only to expand our portfolio of design and construction projects but also to deepen our impact on the communities we serve.”
