Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Architects in Lichfield & Cheltenham
The BHB Architects Group has over 40 professionals, including 15 chartered architects, delivering high-quality architectural solutions across diverse projects for private and public clients. Established in 1946, our RIBA-chartered practice combines 90 years of collective experience with a commitment to innovative design that benefits users, enhances environments, and inspires communities. Our team specialises in architecture, conservation, interior design, and sustainability, offering full-service support from feasibility studies to project completion. We prioritise client collaboration, ensuring designs align with objectives while maintaining rigorous technical standards.Our expertise extends to BIM coordination, 3D visualisation, and principal designer roles under CDM regulations. With dedicated conservation-accredited architects, we balance heritage preservation with modern functionality. Sustainability remains central to our mission, integrating eco-conscious practices into every project. Our track record includes award-winning developments in commercial, residential, ecclesiastical, and community sectors, reflecting our adaptability and technical excellence. We maintain offices in Lichfield and Cheltenham, serving clients across the UK.
Services
Architectural Design
Conservation
Interior Design
BIM Coordination
Sustainability Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 1946
Highlights and features
- 90 years of combined architectural expertise across diverse sectors
- RIBA-chartered practice with dedicated conservation-accredited architects
- BIM coordination specialists managing complex development models
- Award-winning track record in sustainable and heritage-sensitive design
- Integrated principal designer services under CDM 2015 and Building Safety Act 2022
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
What people say
Heritage-sensitive designs
Sustainable innovation
Technical precision
Award-winning projects
Client-focused approach
Services
Architectural Design
We provide end-to-end architectural services covering all RIBA work stages, from feasibility studies to contract administration. Our designs prioritise user experience, environmental impact, and technical excellence. With 90 years of collective expertise, we deliver tailored solutions for commercial, residential, and heritage projects across the UK.
Conservation
Our dedicated conservation team specialises in preserving listed buildings while integrating modern functionality. Services include condition assessments, quinquennial inspections, and sensitive adaptations. We navigate complex Faculty procedures and local authority requirements to ensure historic structures meet contemporary needs without compromising integrity.
BIM Coordination
As BIM specialists, we manage coordinated design outputs for complex developments. Our services include 3D modelling, clash detection, and virtual reality visualisations. This technology-driven approach enhances collaboration between clients, consultants, and contractors, reducing errors and improving project efficiency across all construction phases.
Sustainability Consultancy
We integrate sustainability into every project through material selection, energy-efficient systems, and passive design strategies. Our expertise covers biodiversity enhancement, carbon reduction, and water conservation. We guide clients through achieving BREEAM ratings and implementing renewable energy solutions like solar panel installations.
Interior Design
Our in-house interior designers create functional, aesthetically cohesive spaces aligned with architectural vision. We manage standalone refurbishments and integrated interior-exterior projects, ensuring commercial viability while maintaining design coherence. Services include material specification, lighting design, and bespoke spatial solutions.
People
Andrew Hayward
Managing Director
Andrew leads strategic direction with extensive experience in architectural practice management. He oversees project delivery standards and business development, leveraging his deep industry knowledge to maintain the firm's RIBA-chartered excellence.
Mark Williams
Managing Director
Mark specialises in complex architectural projects, focusing on commercial and conservation developments. He ensures technical compliance across all RIBA work stages, maintaining the firm's reputation for precision in heritage-sensitive modernisations.
Adrian Mathias
Managing Director
Adrian directs sustainability initiatives and BIM coordination services. His expertise in digital construction methods enhances project efficiency, while his conservation accreditation ensures historically sensitive design solutions meet modern performance standards.
Simon Burgess
Director
Simon manages ecclesiastical and listed building projects, navigating complex Faculty procedures. With specialist knowledge of church architecture, he delivers preservation-focused solutions that balance heritage requirements with contemporary functionality for religious communities.
Joanna Lawton
Associate Director
Joanna leads interior design projects, ensuring spatial solutions align with architectural vision. She specialises in creating cohesive environments for commercial and residential developments, maintaining design integrity from concept to completion.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services covering all RIBA stages, including feasibility studies, design development, contract administration, and project completion for commercial, residential, and heritage projects.
Are you accredited conservation specialists?
Yes, we have dedicated RIBA-chartered conservation architects with expertise in listed building adaptations, quinquennial inspections, and heritage-sensitive modernisations across ecclesiastical and secular projects.
Do you handle sustainable design projects?
Our sustainability consultants integrate eco-conscious solutions through material selection, energy systems, and passive design strategies, including BREEAM assessments and renewable energy installations.
Can you manage complex BIM projects?
As BIM specialists, we coordinate whole development models, offering 3D visualisation, clash detection, and virtual reality walkthroughs to enhance collaboration between stakeholders.
What geographical areas do you cover?
Based in Lichfield and Cheltenham, we operate nationwide with notable projects in Birmingham, London, Derbyshire, and Hampshire, delivering both local and national architectural solutions.
Do you offer interior design services?
Yes, our in-house interior designers create cohesive spaces aligned with architectural vision, managing standalone refurbishments and integrated interior-exterior projects for commercial and residential clients.
