Business Details
31 Years
experience
Chartered Architects in Sheffield Specialising in Regeneration
As an employee-owned Chartered Architects practice and member of the Employee Ownership Association, we deliver successful projects of any scale. Our team of architects, designers, and technologists leverage extensive skills to create sustainable developments that address modern challenges. We specialise in architecture, space planning, interior design, and brand roll-outs, with particular expertise in regenerating listed buildings and brownfield sites. Our approach combines design excellence with technical precision, ensuring developments integrate seamlessly into urban environments while meeting client needs.With over two decades of experience, we maintain strong relationships with contractors and stakeholders, delivering projects for HSBC, First Direct, and housing associations. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through awards, accreditations, and a track record of transforming complex briefs into outstanding built solutions.
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Regeneration Projects
Listed Building Restoration
Sustainable Design
Masterplanning
Commercial Refurbishment
Residential Development
Heritage Consultancy
Urban Regeneration
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- Employee-owned practice ensuring client-focused commitment
- Chartered Architects with 25+ years' regeneration expertise
- Proven track record with HSBC and major housing associations
- Specialists in listed building conservation and adaptive reuse
- Award-winning designs combining innovation with practical delivery
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
- Employee Ownership Association
What people say
Very professional
Pleasure to work with
Exceptional stakeholder management
Successful delivery of projects
Excellent team vibe
Services
Architecture
Our architectural services combine creative vision with technical expertise to deliver innovative solutions for new-build and regeneration projects. Specialising in residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, we create functional spaces that respond to environmental and heritage contexts. With Chartered status and decades of experience, we ensure every project meets regulatory standards while exceeding client expectations through award-winning design.
Listed Building Restoration
We specialise in sensitive restoration of listed buildings, balancing historical integrity with modern functionality. Our team has extensive experience with Grade II* listed sites, including adaptive reuse of heritage structures for contemporary purposes. Through meticulous research and stakeholder engagement, we deliver conservation projects that preserve architectural significance while meeting current building regulations and sustainability targets.
Interior Design
Our interior design services focus on creating functional, aesthetically pleasing environments tailored to client needs. From commercial offices to residential developments, we integrate brand identity with spatial efficiency. The team specialises in high-end office projects, retail banking environments, and hospitality spaces, ensuring designs enhance user experience while maintaining budgetary and programme constraints through detailed 3D visualisation and material specification.
Urban Regeneration
We deliver comprehensive urban regeneration strategies that transform underutilised areas into vibrant communities. Our expertise includes masterplanning mixed-use developments, brownfield site reclamation, and creating sustainable urban frameworks. With successful projects in Sheffield's Cathedral Quarter and Saltaire World Heritage Site, we combine placemaking principles with economic viability to create lasting social and environmental value through design-led regeneration.
Sustainable Design
Sustainability underpins all our projects, from energy-efficient new builds to retrofitting historic structures. We incorporate passive design principles, low-carbon materials, and renewable technologies to achieve BREEAM and Code for Sustainable Homes standards. Our approach balances environmental responsibility with practical construction solutions, ensuring buildings perform efficiently throughout their lifecycle while maintaining architectural integrity and user comfort.
People
Jonny Wilson
Senior Architect
RIBA-registered architect with 8+ years' experience in residential and listed building projects. Specialises in design innovation and materiality, with a focus on adaptable housing solutions. Holds a Masters in Architecture from the University of Sheffield and contributes to architectural education as a visiting reviewer.
Ben Otter
Architect / Director
Director with 20+ years' experience leading complex regeneration projects. Responsible for Leopold Square and North Street Quarter developments. Combines expertise in listed buildings with large-scale urban design, ensuring commercially viable solutions that respect historical context while delivering modern functionality through meticulous attention to detail.
Lee Oxley
Senior Technologist
Architectural technologist with 15+ years' experience in conservation and technical detailing. Specialises in delivering high-quality solutions for listed buildings and large mixed-use schemes. Brings technical rigour to projects like Royal Wharf, ensuring complex designs translate into buildable, compliant structures while maintaining design intent.
Josh Cooper
Architect
Architect with expertise in residential and retail projects, handling concept through to technical design. Contributes to both new-build and refurbishment schemes, applying spatial understanding to create functional environments. Works across sectors including student accommodation and commercial developments, ensuring design quality meets practical construction requirements.
Damien Rimmington
Architectural Technologist
Technologist specialising in retail banking projects with experience across 100+ UK sites. Expert in implementing global design standards while adapting to local contexts, particularly in conservation areas. Ensures efficient delivery of time-sensitive projects through strong communication skills and technical knowledge of building regulations and construction detailing.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in regeneration projects, listed building restoration, residential and commercial developments, interior design, and sustainable architecture across the UK.
How do you approach heritage building projects?
We combine historical research with modern design principles to sensitively restore listed buildings while ensuring they meet current regulations and sustainability standards.
Can you handle large-scale urban regeneration?
Yes, we've successfully delivered major schemes like North Street Quarter and Saltaire Riverside, integrating housing, commercial, and public spaces in sensitive locations.
What sustainability credentials do you have?
We incorporate passive design, low-carbon materials, and renewable technologies across all projects, meeting BREEAM and Code for Sustainable Homes standards.
How do you ensure project delivery success?
Through collaborative working with contractors, detailed technical expertise, and maintaining strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
