Foxley Architect

Foxley Architect is a contemporary, environmentally friendly architecture firm based in Colne, Lancashire. With over 30 years of experience in various sectors, including housing, commercial, healthcare, education, and retail, we are dedicated to providing exceptional architectural services that respond to our clients' aspirations and complement their locality.

Paul Foxley, the owner and architect, has an unwavering commitment to design, flair, and attention to detail, which he applies to every aspect of a project. Our team places a significant emphasis on understanding the brief and the needs of our clients, which allows us to create designs that are both functional and delightful.

We believe that simplicity and coherence are essential in creating buildings that stand the test of time. Our interest in craft and quality underpins the technical rigor of our approach, ensuring our buildings are not only sustainable but also compatible with their surroundings.

Services

At Foxley Architect, we offer a full range of architectural services from feasibility to completion of construction work on site. Our services include:

• Contemporary Architecture - Our role as architects is to create great buildings that are functional, cost-effective, and a pleasure to use. We aim to integrate our buildings into their context, maximizing their potential to benefit the wider community.
• Historic Buildings - We specialize in placing confident and resonant modern development into historic settings. Our interventions are sensitive and respectful, ensuring that we preserve the integrity of the precious places we work in, including listed buildings.
• Interiors - Our interior design expertise allows us to create fully-integrated interiors within our architectural projects. We avoid fashion, focusing instead on the applications of materials, the development of details, and the use of light to produce spaces that are designed to endure.
• Landscapes - Our focus on integrating buildings with their surroundings means that we have a long history of designing landscapes. We create beautiful and functional landscapes that complement and enhance the buildings they surround.
• Film + Photography - Paul Foxley is a filmmaker as well as an architect. He often works closely with his son, Oliver, a professional photographer, to portray architecture in still and moving images. Our film and photography services aim to showcase the beauty and functionality of our architectural projects.

Our Team

Foxley Architect is a family affair, which allows us to be exceptionally dedicated in all we do. Our team includes:

• Paul Foxley - Paul is the owner and architect with over 30 years of experience in various sectors. His passion for architecture began at a young age, and he has been running his architectural practice for more than twenty years.
• Margaret Foxley - Margaret is a people person, a skillful organizer and negotiator, and shares Paul's passion for great architecture. She ensures that day-to-day administrative tasks do not get in the way of the creative process and ensures that our clients receive the best attention at all times.
• Oliver Foxley - Oliver is an architectural photographer with wide experience of architectural photography. He works closely with Paul to showcase the beauty and functionality of our architectural projects.

In conclusion, Foxley Architect is an architecture firm dedicated to creating contemporary, environmentally friendly buildings that complement their locality, offer delight to those who use them, and foster community. Our full range of architectural services includes contemporary architecture, historic buildings, interiors, landscapes, and film and photography services. Our team's expertise, dedication, and attention to detail ensure that we deliver exceptional results that exceed our clients' expectations.