Business Details
28 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architectural Design in the Midlands
Established in 1998, bi Design Architecture is a multi-award-winning practice with over 25 years of experience in residential and commercial architecture. Our team combines 90+ years of collective expertise, delivering bespoke design solutions tailored to client needs while maintaining a near-perfect planning approval success rate. Based in the Midlands with offices in Repton and Sutton Coldfield, we serve clients nationally through remote collaboration. Our approach prioritises client collaboration, technical excellence, and innovative design that adds value to properties. We hold 2 million professional indemnity insurance and have completed over 1,650 projects, including award-winning developments like the Mercia Marina Boardwalk and River Side Care Home.Our team includes professionally qualified architects and technologists who continuously update their skills through CPD, ensuring compliance with current regulations and standards. We specialise in translating client visions into practical, aesthetically pleasing designs that reflect individual tastes while adhering to budget constraints. Our accolades include LABC Regional and National Best Small Commercial Building awards, Burton Civic Society recognition, and Staffordshire Planning Design Awards. We offer transparent pricing models with bespoke quotations for each project, supported by a client-centric process that includes free initial consultations and comprehensive project management from concept to completion.
Services
Residential Architecture
Commercial Architecture
Planning Approvals
3D Virtual Reality
Project Management
Design Consultation
Building Regulations
Heritage Projects
Sustainable Design
Client Collaboration
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- 26 years of architectural expertise since 1998
- 90+ years combined team experience in architecture
- Near-perfect planning approval success rate
- Award-winning designs with national recognition
- Bespoke 3D virtual reality project visualisations
Services
Residential Architecture
Specialising in bespoke residential projects including new builds, extensions, and heritage renovations. We create functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces tailored to individual lifestyles while maintaining budgetary constraints. Our expertise spans listed buildings and modern developments across the UK.
Commercial Architecture
Delivering innovative commercial solutions for offices, retail spaces, and leisure facilities. We focus on brand representation and operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with planning regulations. Clients include NSPCC, JCB, and Truma with nationwide project experience.
Planning Approvals
Leveraging 25+ years of local authority relationships to secure planning permissions. Our success rate exceeds 95% through strategic design aligned with current regulations. Services include feasibility studies, submission preparation, and authority liaison for residential and commercial projects.
3D Virtual Reality
Offering immersive VR walkthroughs to experience designs pre-construction. This technology enables spatial understanding and sunlight analysis, reducing uncertainties. Available for all project types through web-based platforms accessible via standard browsers.
Project Management
Comprehensive project management from concept to completion. Services include technical drawings, contractor coordination, and site inspections. We ensure quality control and regulatory compliance while maintaining transparent communication throughout the development process.
People
Darryn Buttrill
Practice Director
Founder with 25+ years' experience in residential and commercial architecture. Oversees all projects, specialising in conceptual design and planning consultations. Holds BSc (Hons) MCIAT MCIOB qualifications and maintains professional indemnity insurance.
Luke Gittens
Director
West Midlands office lead responsible for residential and commercial concept designs. Manages technical drawings and project transitions. Qualified with BSc (Hons) MCIAT, overseeing projects from initial contact to site completion.
Phil Hayes
Practice Associate
Residential projects specialist creating 2D/3D designs and liaising with planners. Coordinates contractor collaborations while maintaining CPD standards. Holds BSc (Hons) ACIAT qualification and contributes to the team's technical expertise.
Aaron Morris
Architect
Qualified architect since 2021 with Revit expertise. Manages domestic and commercial projects while supporting IT infrastructure. Completed Parts 2 and 3 qualifications through practice-based learning, contributing to diverse project portfolios.
Jack Smith
Senior Architectural Technologist
Specialises in measured surveys and building regulations compliance. Provides planning support with BSc (Hons) MCIAT qualification. Coordinates feasibility studies and ensures smooth regulatory progression for all project types.
Questions
Do you work on listed buildings?
Yes, we specialise in Grade II heritage extensions and refurbishments with award-winning experience in preserving historical integrity while modernising structures.
Can you assist with planning applications?
We have a 95%+ success rate in planning approvals, offering strategic design solutions aligned with local authority requirements and regulatory standards.
Do you offer 3D visualisation tools?
Yes, our in-house VR technology allows clients to experience projects through immersive walkthroughs accessible via standard web browsers.
Are you insured for design work?
We maintain £2 million professional indemnity insurance for all projects, ensuring client protection and design quality guarantees.
Do you work nationally?
Based in the Midlands, we serve clients nationwide through remote collaboration and virtual project management solutions.
What architectural styles do you specialise in?
We handle contemporary, traditional, and heritage projects including barn conversions, Jacobean-style farmhouses, and modern commercial buildings.
