Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Liverpool
Established in 2011, Tom Black Architects brings extensive expertise in both commercial and domestic architectural design. Our founder, Tom Black, has over two decades of professional experience, including ten years in high-profile commercial projects such as schools, social housing, and large-scale developments like Liverpool One. We specialise in translating client objectives into tailored architectural solutions, with a portfolio spanning industrial, office, hospitality, and residential sectors.Our work in sensitive contexts, including listed buildings and conservation areas, demonstrates our commitment to innovative design within challenging environments. With a focus on client collaboration, we deliver projects ranging from home extensions to complex commercial developments, serving clients across Liverpool, Leeds, and the wider North West region. Our practice combines rigorous technical knowledge with creative problem-solving to maximise value for every project.
Services
Commercial Projects
Domestic Projects
Home Extensions
Loft Conversions
Listed Buildings
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of architectural expertise across diverse sectors
- Our team specialises in complex listed building and conservation area projects
- We prioritise client objectives through collaborative design processes
- We deliver innovative solutions for challenging site constraints
- Our portfolio includes high-profile commercial developments and residential schemes
Services
Commercial Projects
We deliver tailored commercial architectural solutions for industrial, office, and hospitality sectors. Our process begins with defining client objectives to create functional, future-proof spaces. With experience in high-profile developments, we ensure compliance with regulatory standards while optimising spatial efficiency and aesthetic appeal for business environments.
Domestic Projects
Our residential expertise covers extensions, loft conversions, and new builds for private homeowners and developers. We specialise in creating modern living spaces that respect existing architectural contexts. Through innovative design, we maximise natural light and space utilisation while maintaining structural integrity and planning compliance in sensitive areas.
Listed Buildings
We provide specialist conservation architecture for listed buildings and conservation areas. Our approach balances historical preservation with modern functionality, ensuring sympathetic material choices and design interventions. With proven experience in sensitive contexts, we navigate complex planning requirements to deliver durable, aesthetically appropriate solutions for heritage assets.
Home Extensions
We design and manage residential extensions that enhance living spaces while respecting original architectural styles. Our process includes feasibility studies, planning applications, and detailed construction drawings. We focus on creating seamless transitions between old and new structures, optimising space efficiency and natural light integration within permitted development guidelines.
Loft Conversions
Our loft conversion solutions maximise underutilised space while complying with building regulations. We assess structural viability, design access solutions, and integrate insulation and ventilation systems. By combining practical space planning with creative design, we transform unused loft areas into functional living spaces that add value to residential properties.
People
Tom Black
Founder & Lead Architect
Tom Black established the practice in 2011 after a decade in commercial architecture. He has led projects ranging from schools to sports stadia, including Liverpool One's mixed-use development. His expertise spans residential and commercial sectors, with a focus on innovative design solutions for complex sites.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We specialise in commercial and domestic projects including new builds, extensions, listed building conversions, and commercial developments across Liverpool and the North West.
How much experience do you have?
Our founder has over 20 years' experience, including 10 years in commercial practice prior to establishing the company in 2011.
Can you work on listed buildings?
Yes, we have specialist expertise in listed building conversions and conservation area projects, ensuring sympathetic yet functional design solutions.
What areas do you cover?
We operate across Liverpool, Leeds, Hebden Bridge, Calder Valley, Aughton and surrounding North West regions.
How do you approach client projects?
We begin by defining your specific requirements before developing tailored design proposals that balance functionality, aesthetics and regulatory compliance.
