Design and Build York
Waxwing is a specialist design and build firm, delivering considered architectural solutions from concept through to completion.
Our approach combines inspired design with a deep understanding of construction, ensuring every project is both aesthetically refined and practically buildable.
We integrate traditional craftsmanship with modern construction techniques, using sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems to create forward-thinking, environmentally responsible buildings.
Every project is carefully developed to respond to its context, function, and future use. Our architectural designs are tailored to their setting and client brief, ensuring a cohesive balance between form, function, and longevity.
At Waxwing Design and Build Ltd, our approach is underpinned by safe, well-managed project delivery and highly skilled workmanship.
We manage each build with precision and care, respecting the surrounding environment and working closely with our clients to deliver exceptional, bespoke results across York and the surrounding region.
Our services
Specialist Construction
Expert craftsmanship, attention to detail and a commitment to quality underpin everything we do. We deliver projects efficiently, working safely and sensitively to preserve and protect the building fabric and its surroundings.
Architectural Design
Harnessing a rich and innovative materials palette and a focus on natural light, we deliver architecture that inspires, engages, and endures.
Handcrafted Joinery
We deliver bespoke handcrafted joinery that adds a unique finishing touch to every project. Our skilled joiners create distinctive, high-quality solutions, transforming your ideas into stylish, functional, and truly individual spaces.
Cost-plus contracts
Cost-plus contracts offer benefits like increased flexibility for changing project scopes, reducing risks, and provides greater transparency in costs for clients.
Health and safety
We place the safety of our clients and team on-site as our top priority. Each job includes a thorough and fully compliant health and safety package as standard.
Holistic approach
We tailor our approach to fit each project's specific needs and requirements, enabling us to design spaces in collaboration with our clients, to achieve their vision.
Recent projects
Testimonials
From first contact to completion they were a great company to work with. Ralph listened to what we wanted and came up with a design which filled our brief but also encouraged us to consider ideas and materials which we wouldn’t have originally gone for. This resulted in a much more exciting and satisfying end result.
The whole team were skilled and patient with us as clients. When there were doubts or queries, they carefully explained the rationale for why they wanted to do things that way. Although having building work done will never be stress free, having Ralph and the team working for us meant that this was minimised.
The team took pride in the build and the work on site was skilful with everyone paying great attention to the detail, even if this resulted in more time on the job. It was reassuring to know that Ralph wanted to deliver a project that we as clients were happy with at every stage in the process.
We are delighted with our extension. It has transformed the feel of the whole downstairs. Light, which was previous lacking is now abundant. It is a joy to be in the room as it not only has delivered on the function we were after but also brings aesthetic delight, both internally and externally. We would highly recommend Ralph and the team to anyone thinking of an extension, particularly if they are looking for something which has the wow factor and not just the standard kitchen add on.
Matt Rickard
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