Business Details
15 Years
experience
Award-Winning Chartered Architects in Hastings & Brighton
Established in 2011, Baker Architectural is a multi-disciplined architectural practice based on the South Coast of England, serving clients from Hastings and Brighton to North London and beyond. Our team combines pure, fluid design concepts with robust construction technology to transform client visions into reality. With over 45 years of combined private sector experience and 11 years in the public sector, our Chartered professionals deliver tailored solutions across residential, commercial, healthcare, and conservation projects. We pride ourselves on understanding client needs through personal service, offering expertise in design, planning, and project management. Our LABC Partnered Practice status ensures technical drawings meet Chartered standards, while our historic building expertise covers alterations, conversions, and subsidence solutions.From prestigious private residences to community projects, we maintain strong relationships with clients and contractors to deliver quality outcomes. Our team includes award-winning Chartered Architect Bernard Baker, Lead Architectural Technologist Andrew Baker, and associates with diverse sector experience. We embrace challenges in each new brief while maintaining friendly, professional client relationships. International collaboration through our Japanese-based architect enables 24-hour project support. Backed by positive client testimonials, we combine local planning knowledge with national and global project experience.
Services
Design Consultancy
Planning Applications
Project Management
Historic Building Conservation
Construction Drawings
CDM Compliance
Residential Development
Commercial Architecture
Surveying Services
Landscape Planning
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We have 45+ years of combined private sector architectural experience
- Our team includes Chartered Architects and Technologists with CDM expertise
- We offer tailored services from concept to project completion
- We combine creative design with technical construction knowledge
- Our international collaboration enables 24-hour project support
Associations and certifications
- LABC Partnered Practice
- Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
- Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)
- Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
What people say
Excellent in all respects
Reliable hands
Prompt and efficient
Nothing too much trouble
Professional team
Services
Design Consultancy
We provide comprehensive design consultancy from concept to completion. Our team creates innovative solutions tailored to client needs, balancing aesthetics with functionality. With expertise in residential, commercial, and conservation projects, we ensure designs meet regulatory requirements while exceeding expectations through collaborative client engagement.
Historic Building Conservation
Specialising in listed and historic buildings, we deliver sensitive restoration and adaptation projects. Our team combines traditional techniques with modern technology to preserve architectural heritage. We navigate complex planning requirements while maintaining structural integrity and historical significance across diverse building types and periods.
Project Management
We oversee projects from inception to completion, coordinating all stakeholders to ensure timely delivery. Our approach combines technical expertise with practical problem-solving, managing budgets, timelines, and quality control while maintaining clear communication with clients and contractors throughout the process.
Planning Applications
Our local authority expertise streamlines planning submissions and approvals. We prepare detailed documentation that meets regulatory requirements while advocating for client interests. With in-depth knowledge of Hastings and Brighton planning policies, we maximise approval chances for residential, commercial, and conservation projects.
CDM Compliance
We provide CDM coordination services to ensure construction projects meet health and safety regulations. Our registered coordinators manage risk assessments, safety planning, and duty holder compliance throughout the project lifecycle, maintaining safe working environments while facilitating efficient construction processes.
People
Bernard Baker
Chartered Architect, CDM Coordinator
Award-winning RIBA member with 30+ years' experience in architecture, specialising in residential, commercial, heritage, and healthcare projects. Recognised for combining creative design with technical expertise.
Andrew Baker
Lead Architectural Technologist
Chartered Technologist with 10+ years' construction experience, managing technical department operations. Holds dual membership with CIAT and CIOB, focusing on practical building solutions.
Rob Jenkins
Chartered Architect
RIBA member with diverse project experience, passionate about design detailing. Specialises in client collaboration to deliver tailored architectural solutions across various sectors.
Catherine Baker
Practice Manager
Qualified secretary managing HR and professional registrations. Ensures smooth daily operations and administrative procedures for the architectural practice.
Peter Catt
Architectural Technologist
Associate technician with 12 years' experience supporting design teams. Provides technical building expertise, having previously worked on independent design and build projects.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services including design, planning applications, project management, conservation works, CDM compliance, and construction drawings for residential, commercial, and historic buildings.
Do you handle listed building projects?
Yes, we specialise in historic and listed building conservation, with expertise in alterations, conversions, and subsidence solutions while maintaining heritage integrity.
Are you a Chartered architectural practice?
Yes, we're a Chartered practice with RIBA members, CIAT and CIOB accredited professionals, and LABC Partnered Practice status for building control compliance.
How do you manage construction projects?
Our project management combines technical expertise with practical problem-solving, coordinating stakeholders to ensure timely delivery while maintaining quality control and clear client communication.
Can you assist with planning applications?
Yes, we prepare planning submissions with detailed documentation that meets regulatory requirements, leveraging our local authority knowledge to maximise approval chances for your project.
Do you work internationally?
Yes, our Japanese-based architect enables 24-hour project support, and we've completed projects in Kenya and other international locations alongside UK operations.
