Architects
Graham Rivers Architects
Trust score
59out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volumeLow · 2
Source diversity2 sources
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About
Graham Rivers Architects is a Bristol based RIBA Chartered Practice formed in 1992. We are a Bristol based design-orientated architecture practice, dedicated to the making of creative, stylish, and contemporary buildings and interiors. Regardless of use or size, our aim is to create buildings that meet the functional requirements of our clients with aspirational forms and materials that reflect our time.
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Local context
Rated 5.0★ — above the local average for architectss in Bristol
Across 40 rated architectss in Bristol, the typical rating is 4.9★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Public review evidence5.0★ from 2 public reviewsAcross HouzzHouzzWebsite
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What do customers say about Graham Rivers Architects?
Graham Rivers Architects has 2 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5, gathered across 2 independent sources. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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