Business Details
Expert Architectural Services in Birmingham
Established over three decades ago, our practice has built a reputation for delivering high-quality architectural solutions tailored to client needs. We specialise in new build developments, building conversions, and the conservation of historically significant structures, combining traditional expertise with modern design principles. Our team of chartered architects and designers brings extensive experience in navigating statutory frameworks, including planning applications and building control regulations. We prioritise thorough research into user requirements and site contexts to create functional, sustainable spaces that respect their surroundings. Our conservation work focuses on preserving architectural heritage while enabling adaptive reuse, ensuring long-term viability for protected buildings.With a multidisciplinary approach spanning architecture, urban design, and masterplanning, we provide comprehensive services from initial concept through to construction. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through successful projects across residential, commercial, and educational sectors. We invest in developing in-house talent, with many graduates progressing to senior roles within the company. Our expertise extends to complex sites, including green belt areas and conservation zones, where we balance development needs with environmental protection. By maintaining strong relationships with local authorities and heritage organisations, we ensure our projects meet both regulatory and community expectations.
Services
Architecture
Urban Design
Conservation
Master Planning
Heritage Projects
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years' experience in architectural design and conservation
- Our team includes chartered architects with specialist conservation qualifications
- We provide full project management from planning applications to construction
- Our conservation approach balances heritage preservation with modern functionality
- We have extensive experience with complex sites including conservation areas
Services
Architecture
Our architectural services cover new build developments and building conversions, combining functional design with regulatory compliance. We manage projects from initial site appraisal through planning applications to construction, ensuring solutions meet both client needs and statutory requirements. Our approach integrates modern techniques with traditional principles for residential, commercial, and educational sectors.
Conservation
Specialist conservation services focus on preserving historically significant buildings through sensitive restoration and adaptive reuse. We conduct detailed historical research to inform repair methods, ensuring conservation projects maintain architectural integrity while securing sustainable futures for protected structures. Our work includes listed building applications and negotiations with heritage organisations.
Urban Design
Urban design services create cohesive masterplans for residential and commercial developments, balancing modern needs with environmental context. We specialise in complex sites including green belt areas and conservation zones, producing design codes and 3D models to visualise proposals. Our expertise includes public consultations and statutory approvals for large-scale projects.
Master Planning
Masterplanning services design comprehensive layouts for residential and commercial sites, considering existing urban frameworks and landscape contexts. We prepare vision documents and presentation materials to support planning applications, specialising in challenging locations requiring careful assessment of development options and environmental impacts.
Consulting
Consultancy services provide expert guidance on conservation and urban design issues, including impact assessments for new developments in historic areas. We prepare justification statements for building interventions and evaluate architectural quality in conservation areas, offering standalone advice for specific project stages or regulatory requirements.
People
Malcolm Payne
Director
Chartered Architect and conservation specialist with extensive experience advising on urban design and heritage projects. Leads client consultations and planning applications for complex developments.
Richard Guest
Director
Chartered Architect overseeing architectural design across new build and conversion projects. Specialises in technical design and planning applications for listed buildings and commercial developments.
Volkan Demirel
Director
Residential design expert managing masterplanning and housing schemes for developers. Combines overseas architectural qualifications with UK postgraduate expertise in design solutions.
Liam Brothwood
Project Architect
Registered architect with specialist experience in education and residential projects. Qualified through professional practice exams, contributing technical expertise to complex developments since 2012.
Daniel Widdop
Project Architect
Chartered architect specialising in technical design for residential, commercial, and restoration projects. Qualified since 2013, applying detailed knowledge to both new build and heritage conservation work.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services including new build design, building conversions, conservation projects, and masterplanning. Our expertise covers residential, commercial, and heritage sectors.
How do you approach conservation projects?
Our conservation approach combines historical research with modern techniques to preserve architectural heritage while enabling sustainable reuse of listed buildings and protected structures.
Do you handle planning applications?
Yes, we manage full planning processes including pre-application consultations, preparing documentation, and negotiating with local authorities and heritage organisations for project approvals.
Can you work on complex development sites?
We specialise in challenging sites including green belt areas, conservation zones, and protected locations, balancing development needs with environmental and heritage considerations.
What project sizes do you handle?
We work on projects of all scales from individual buildings to large masterplanned communities, adapting our approach to each project's specific requirements and context.
How do you ensure project quality?
Through rigorous design processes, statutory compliance checks, and regular client consultations, we maintain high standards across all project phases from concept to completion.
