Paper Scissor Stone — Creative Partner in the Development Game
DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS
DESIGN / ARCHITECTURE / BUILD
AGENTS OF CHANGE
Your creative partners in the development game.
Founded by Alan Houston of Through the Woods Architectural Services, Paper Scissor Stone Ltd is a specialist consultancy supporting developers across the UK.
We guide clients through every stage of the development process — from early feasibility to final handover — helping to unlock land value, navigate complex planning policy, and move projects forward with clarity and precision.
Full support from concept to completion.
Sketch it out.
Cut it up.
Build it right.
Alan – 07736777533
Email – hello@paperscissorstone.uk
Location – Based in Devon / working across the UK
SERVICES
Site appraisal, feasibility & GDV modelling
Strategic planning & policy navigation
Design options & architectural solutions
Technical packs, Building Regulations approval & construction specification
Consultant & contractor management
Completion & sign-off supervision
Building site works
Completed project exercises
We cut through the noise.
We get things moving.
We make ideas concrete.
Alan – 07736777533
Email – hello@paperscissorstone.uk
Location – Based in Devon / working across the UK
ABOUT
Alan Houston
Principal Designer & Development Consultant with over 25 years' experience delivering projects across the UK.
Alan founded Through The Woods Ltd in 2010 to focus on rural and heritage architecture. Paper Scissor Stone expands that vision — bringing the same design intelligence into the urban and commercial development space.
He believes in collaborative teams, sharp thinking, and the creative power of getting things built.
Alan – 07736777533
Email – hello@paperscissorstone.uk
Location – Based in Devon / working across the UK
Sister Company of Through the Woods Ltd