Business Details
23 Years
experience
Trusted Architectural & Interior Design Services
We are Fisch Design, a versatile architectural and interior design practice established in 2003. Our mission centres on delivering value through honest design, hard work, and innovative thinking. With decades of collective experience across commercial, retail, workplace, and residential sectors, we combine the precision of a large agency with the warmth of a close-knit team. Our in-house capabilities include building surveying, technical design, 3D visualisation, and project management, supported by a 99.1% planning application success rate. We pride ourselves on understanding client operations deeply, creating spaces that balance creativity with commercial viability.Our team holds specialist expertise in statutory approvals, CDM regulations, and brand continuity, having successfully delivered projects for renowned brands like Genting Casinos and Central England Co-op. Based in Derbyshire but operating nationwide, we approach every project with meticulous attention to detail from concept to completion. Our industry recognition includes partnerships with LABC and a proven track record in transforming Grade II listed buildings into modern functional spaces. This combination of technical excellence, creative problem-solving, and client-focused service has sustained our reputation for nearly two decades.
Services
Building Surveying
Concept Development
Feasibility Planning
Technical Design
3D Visualisation
Brand Development
Project Management
Planning Applications
CDM Compliance
Space Planning
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years' experience across commercial, retail and hospitality sectors
- Our in-house surveying team ensures precise understanding of operational requirements
- 99.1% planning application success rate over 24 months demonstrates planning expertise
- CDM-trained professionals provide expert health & safety guidance
- Nationwide service with Derbyshire-based reliability and local knowledge
Associations and certifications
- LABC Partners
What people say
Creative and practical approach
Challenged normal retail world
Value engineering solutions
Brand continuity
Successful pilot delivery
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design service combines creative vision with technical precision. We specialise in transforming commercial, retail, and hospitality spaces while maintaining strict budget controls. With expertise in listed building renovations and new constructions, we deliver solutions that balance aesthetic appeal with functional requirements. Our process incorporates detailed site analysis, space planning, and statutory compliance to ensure successful project outcomes.
Interior Design
We create exceptional interior environments tailored to specific sector needs. Our approach integrates brand identity with spatial functionality through mood boards, 3D visualisations, and material specifications. From casino refurbishments to retail stores, we focus on user experience while maintaining commercial viability. Our team ensures seamless coordination between interior elements and building infrastructure.
Project Management
Our project management covers the complete development lifecycle from concept to handover. We coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage statutory approvals, and oversee construction phases. With CDM compliance expertise and cost control systems, we ensure projects meet quality standards and budget parameters. Regular progress monitoring guarantees timely delivery of complex schemes.
Planning Applications
We specialise in securing planning permissions with a 99.1% success rate. Our service includes pre-application consultations, submission preparation, and liaison with local authorities. As LABC partners, we streamline building regulation compliance and provide technical support throughout the approval process for residential and commercial developments.
3D Visualisation
Our advanced 3D modelling service transforms concepts into photorealistic visualisations. This helps clients understand spatial relationships and material choices before construction begins. We create detailed digital representations for presentations, marketing materials, and design validation across all project types from retail units to hospitality venues.
People
Steve Gill
Managing Director
Founder of Fisch Design in 2003 with 35+ years' experience in commercial architecture and interior design. Holds BA (Hons) in Interior Design and specialises in retail, leisure, and workplace sectors. Leads design strategy and client relationships.
Ethan Bagshawe
Director
15+ years' UK architectural experience with specialist skills in space planning and technical detailing. Graduated from Nottingham Trent University's School of Architecture and leads innovative design solutions for complex projects across multiple sectors.
Michelle Moore
Director
25+ years' architecture and interior design experience with expertise in managing large-scale client projects. Holds BA (Hons) in Interior Design and oversees major client accounts, coordinating delivery across our multidisciplinary service offering.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services including building surveying, technical design, planning applications, and project management from concept to completion.
Which sectors do you specialise in?
We work across commercial, retail, hospitality, leisure, workplace, and residential sectors with particular expertise in listed building renovations.
How experienced is your team?
Our directors have 15-35 years' experience in architecture and interior design, with specialist knowledge of statutory approvals and complex projects.
Can you handle nationwide projects?
Yes, while based in Derbyshire we manage projects throughout the UK and occasionally internationally for major clients.
What planning success rate do you have?
We maintain a 99.1% success rate for planning applications over a 24-month period with LABC partnership support.
