About Us - Barbados Architects

Philosophy

Good design encourages healthy and harmonious living

We are Barbados based Architects and we offer our clients a complete package ranging from preliminary designs and Town & Country Planning applications to working drawings and project management. This allows us the possibility of offering our clients a turn key arrangement with the least amount of hassle.

Our work is best characterized by a fusion of the principals of the eastern philosophy of Feng Shui and the unique architectural sensibilities of the Caribbean region. Our affinity for the forms and disciplines of eastern traditions are acutely expressed in the attention to detail and steadfast execution of each project undertaken.

Our Team

• Peter Sandiford
  Principal & Chief Architect
  
  Peter Sandiford was born in Barbados and was educated at the Foundation School and the Barbados Community College where he received his Associate Degree in Science. He continued his studies at St. Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, where he received his Diploma in Engineering. He further went on to the Technical University of Nova Scotia (now known as Daltech University) where he gained his Bachelor of Environmental Designs Studies degree and his Master of Architecture degree. He joined the practice of architect Ian Morrison in 1997 prior to forming his own architectural practice, Habitats Architectural Designs which was incorporated in the year 2000.
  
  In 2005, he expanded the firm's professional staff compliment to meet the demands of its increasing and varied portfolio of work here in Barbados and the region.
  
  Mr. Sandiford is a registered Architect in Barbados and a full member of the Barbados Institute of Architects (BIA). In addition to his architectural practice, an A-level art student, he explores his artistic potential in acrylics and various media.
  
  
  

• Eugene Didier
  Architect
  
  Eugene Didier was born in England and became a citizen of Barbados in 1975. Mr. Didier was educated at Harrison College. He studied architecture and urban design at the Catholic University of America, Washington D.C. where he received his Bachelor of Architecture in 1992. He returned to Barbados to practice architecture in 1997. Mr. Didier joined the firm of Islands Engineering Group as a Consulting Architect in 1997 and undertook a mix of public/private sector interests of varied scale and complexity.
  
  Mr. Didier's primary role is to assist with the design, monitoring, and coordination of the many projects in the studio.
  
  
  
• Richard Clarke
  Draughtsman
  
  Richard Clarke was born in Barbados and was educated at Combermere and Barbados Community College. Richard joined Habitats in 2006 and is a talented draughtsman who is adept at the use of CAD draughting software.
  
  Richard's primary functions are the preparation of working drawings, schedule information, and site observation.