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Emmett Russell Architects
Credentials & registries
2 named sources
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust score
63out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volumeLow · 3
Source diversity1 source
VerificationVerified
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Emmett Russell Architects are a Bristol based architectural practice engaged in a broad portfolio of work including projects in housing, urban design, education, community buildings as well as bespoke residential projects. The practice draws on the wide experience of its two directors, Victoria Emmett and Tom Russell, both of whom have held key positions in nationally and internationally respected practices prior to establishing ERA. Together we have developed a reputation for imaginative and ambitious designs within the constraints of existing buildings and sensitive sites. We have won a number of high profile architectural competitions including two National RIBA competitions and the international Europan 9 competition. Our practice is informed by our engagement with teaching and research. We are an RIBA Chartered Practice and a Member of the Green Register of Construction Professionals.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
5.0out of 5
Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for design and builds in Bristol
Across 12 rated design and builds in Bristol, the typical rating is 5.0★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Credentials and associations
2Named registry and membership evidence
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Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
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Legal nameEmmett Russell Architects
Company number08802579
Incorporated
Registered activityArchitectural activities
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Public evidence shownTrust checks and red flags
Public review evidence5.0★ from 3 public reviewsAcross HouzzHouzzARBArchitects Registration Board
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✓Strong signals
✓Rating: 5.0★
✓Verification: Verified
✓2 verified credentials
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!Review volume: Low · 3
!Source diversity: 1 source
Public evidence last checked May 2026
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What do customers say about Emmett Russell Architects?
Emmett Russell Architects has 3 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
Is Emmett Russell Architects qualified and accredited?
We hold 2 independently sourced credentials for Emmett Russell Architects, including ARB, Architects Registration Board. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Architects Registration Board is the Architects Registration Board — by law you must be ARB-registered to call yourself an architect in the UK.
Is Emmett Russell Architects a registered business?
Emmett Russell Architects is a registered business on Companies House (company number 08802579), incorporated 4 Dec 2013, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business — not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
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