Business Details
13 Years
experience
Award-Winning Chartered Architects in Bournemouth
Established in 2013, LMA Architects is a RIBA Chartered Architectural practice based in Bournemouth, Dorset. Our approach prioritises design excellence, combining form and function to create spaces that exceed client expectations. With extensive expertise in residential, commercial, and leisure sectors, we deliver projects from inception to completion, including feasibility studies, planning applications, and contract administration. Our team collaborates closely with clients to understand their vision while challenging briefs to maximise project potential.We maintain a 100% planning approval record through rigorous design and construction reviews, ensuring practical, cost-effective solutions. Our work spans new builds, extensions, and mixed-use developments, reflecting our ability to balance creative innovation with technical precision. Client testimonials highlight our professional service, design flair, and successful stakeholder engagement. As a multi-award-winning practice, we remain committed to architectural excellence and client satisfaction across the UK.
Services
Feasibility Studies
Design Planning
Master Planning
Building Regulations
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- RIBA Chartered practice with 10+ years of industry expertise
- 100% planning approval success rate for recent projects
- Personalised collaboration from concept to construction completion
- Specialists in residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments
- Award-winning designs balancing creativity with technical precision
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
What people say
Fantastic designs
Professional approach
100% approval record
Creative solutions
Outstanding end product
Services
Residential Architecture
We specialise in creating bespoke residential projects including new builds, extensions, and renovations. Our designs prioritise both aesthetic appeal and functional practicality, tailored to individual client needs. With expertise in Superhome standards and period property adaptations, we deliver spaces that enhance living experiences while maintaining architectural integrity.
Commercial Projects
Our commercial architecture covers office developments, retail spaces, and mixed-use schemes. We focus on creating functional environments that support business operations while meeting planning requirements. From initial concept to construction completion, we ensure designs balance commercial viability with innovative design solutions for modern workplaces.
Planning Applications
We manage full planning submissions with a 100% approval success rate. Our approach combines creative design with technical feasibility assessments to meet local authority requirements. Through detailed drawings and strategic stakeholder engagement, we navigate complex planning processes to secure permissions for challenging projects.
Project Management
We provide end-to-end project management from design development to site supervision. Our services include contract administration, budget control, and quality assurance throughout construction phases. This ensures seamless delivery of projects that meet design specifications, regulatory standards, and client expectations within agreed timelines.
Building Regulations
Our team prepares detailed technical drawings and documentation to meet building control requirements. We specialise in translating design concepts into compliant construction specifications, ensuring safety standards and energy efficiency regulations are fully addressed. This service guarantees smooth approvals and practical buildability for all project types.
Questions
What architectural services does LMA Architects offer?
We provide full architectural services including feasibility studies, design planning, building regulations, contract administration, and project management for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
Do you specialise in specific building types?
We specialise in residential new builds and extensions (including Superhomes), commercial developments, mixed-use schemes, and leisure projects across Dorset and the UK.
How successful are your planning applications?
We maintain a 100% success rate for recent planning applications through strategic design approaches and thorough understanding of local authority requirements.
Can you manage projects from concept to completion?
Yes, we offer end-to-end project management including design development, contractor selection, budget control, and construction phase oversight to ensure successful delivery.
Are you RIBA Chartered Architects?
Yes, LMA Architects is a Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Chartered practice based in Bournemouth, Dorset.
Do you work outside Dorset?
While based in Bournemouth, we work on projects nationwide, with recent commissions completed across the UK including Poole, Bristol, and London.
