Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in York
PPIY Architects are a long-established RIBA Chartered architectural practice based in York, specialising in community, conservation and heritage, ecclesiastical, residential, education and transport sectors. With a team of experienced directors and architects, we deliver high-quality projects tailored to client needs, combining specialist knowledge with a personal service. Our repeat clients include Historic England, Network Rail, Church of England, Catholic Church and North Yorkshire Moors Railway. We offer a comprehensive service covering architectural design, building surveys and construction health & safety, with each project receiving direct director involvement from inception to completion.Our expertise in heritage conservation is demonstrated through award-winning projects like the York Cemetery Harriet Centre (York Design Awards 2022) and St Margaret's Church restoration (King of Prussia Gold Medal 2019). We maintain strong relationships with local craftspeople and conservation bodies, ensuring sensitive modern interventions that respect historic fabric while meeting contemporary requirements.
Services
Heritage Conservation
Ecclesiastical Architecture
Railway Projects
Community Developments
Listed Building Renovations
Sustainable Design
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- Direct director involvement throughout every project lifecycle
- Specialist expertise in Grade I/II* listed building conservation
- Award-winning heritage restoration (York Design Awards, King of Prussia Gold Medal)
- Established partnerships with Historic England and Network Rail
- Proven track record in complex railway architecture projects
Associations and certifications
- RIBA Chartered Practice
- RICS Building Conservation Accreditation Scheme
Services
Heritage Conservation
Specialist conservation of Grade I/II* listed buildings using traditional materials and techniques. Projects include St Clements Church (Pevsner-acknowledged post-war architecture) and Nostell Estate's Scheduled Ancient Monuments. Our approach combines historic research with modern compliance standards, ensuring preservation while enabling contemporary use. We work closely with English Heritage and local planning authorities.
Ecclesiastical Architecture
Comprehensive church architecture services including quinquennial inspections, structural repairs and modern reordering. Recent projects encompass St Mary's Church Fenton's stonework restoration and Malton Methodist Church's three-storey extension. We balance liturgical requirements with accessibility improvements, maintaining spiritual character while meeting modern standards for community use.
Railway Projects
Railway architecture specialists with 30+ years' experience across heritage railways and mainline infrastructure. Notable works include Pickering Carriage Works (7,000m storage/restoration facility) and Richmond Station's transformation into a community hub. Our expertise covers signal boxes, engine sheds and station masterplans, integrating operational requirements with historic preservation.
Community Developments
Designing inclusive community spaces through sensitive architectural interventions. Projects include York Cemetery's Harriet Centre (York Design Awards 2022) and St John's Church Sharow's phased reordering. We prioritise accessibility, sustainability and community engagement, creating multi-functional spaces that serve both traditional and evolving local needs.
Sustainable Design
Integrating modern sustainability principles with historic structures. Demonstrated through PassivHaus-standard extensions at Bootham Junior School and Ebor Hall's energy-efficient almshouse extension. We employ thermal modelling and traditional techniques like lime plastering to achieve energy efficiency while maintaining architectural integrity in conservation areas.
People
Mark Druery
Director
Chartered Architect (ARB/RIBA) with 20+ years' experience across education, ecclesiastical and transport sectors. Qualified Principal Designer under CDM 2015. Leads major projects including Bedale Methodist Church's 600k renovation and Pickering Carriage Works. Specialises in complex heritage schemes requiring technical innovation.
Graham Saxton
Director
RICS-accredited conservation surveyor specialising in church architecture. Conducts quinquennial inspections across York, Sheffield and Leeds dioceses. Oversees structural assessments for Grade I/II* listed buildings. Combines technical expertise with practical conservation experience dating from 2004.
Rosie Lucas
Part II Architectural Assistant
Recent MArch graduate from Sheffield Hallam University (2023). Emerging conservation specialist supporting ecclesiastical and heritage projects. Works closely with Church of England Schools on facility improvements. National Trust member with particular interest in Yorkshire's architectural heritage.
Questions
What architectural sectors do you specialise in?
We focus on heritage conservation, ecclesiastical architecture, railway projects, community developments and sustainable design within historic contexts.
Can you work with listed buildings?
Yes, we have extensive experience with Grade I/II* listed structures, maintaining historic integrity while meeting modern requirements.
Do you handle large-scale conservation projects?
Our team manages complex heritage schemes, including Nostell Estate's Scheduled Ancient Monuments and St Margaret's Church restoration (King of Prussia Gold Medal 2019).
How do you approach church architecture?
We balance liturgical needs with accessibility improvements, as demonstrated in Malton Methodist Church's reordering and St Clements Church's lighting design.
Are you involved in railway heritage projects?
Yes, with 30+ years' experience including Pickering Carriage Works and Richmond Station's transformation into a community hub.
Do you offer sustainable design solutions?
We integrate energy efficiency with historic preservation, exemplified by PassivHaus-standard extensions at Bootham Junior School and Ebor Hall.
