Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Architectural Design & Sustainability Services
At Bowman Riley, we specialise in transforming architectural visions into enduring realities through a blend of creativity, technical expertise, and sustainable practices. With nearly six decades of experience since our founding in 1968, our team of over 70 professionals delivers tailored solutions across architecture, building surveying, interior design, and master planning. Our commitment to excellence is evidenced by our RIBA Chartered Practice status, ISO9001 and ISO14001 certifications, and recognition through the Good Business Charter. We prioritise inclusivity, environmental responsibility, and client collaboration, serving diverse sectors from commercial developments to heritage conservation.Our work spans the UK, with studios in Leeds, London, and Skipton, supporting long-standing clients like The Co-op and LandSec. By integrating cutting-edge technology such as 3D virtual tours and Passive House design, we ensure projects meet modern demands while respecting historical contexts. Our multidisciplinary approach combines architectural innovation with practical building surveying expertise, health and safety leadership, and energy-efficient solutions to create spaces that enhance community well-being and environmental sustainability.
Services
Architecture
Building Surveying
Interior Design
Master Planning
Conservation Architecture
Health & Safety
Sustainability Services
3D Virtual Tours
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- 55+ years of architectural expertise with RIBA and RICS professionals
- ISO9001-certified quality management systems
- Pioneers in Passive House and sustainable design
- Comprehensive services from concept to completion
- Triple studio presence in Leeds, London, and Skipton
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
- British Institute of Interior Design
- Cyber Essentials Plus
- ISO9001
- ISO14001
- Good Business Charter
Services
Architecture
Our architectural services combine creative vision with technical precision, delivering projects across commercial, residential, and educational sectors. We manage schemes from concept through to completion, specialising in RIBA-stage compliance and heritage-sensitive new builds. Clients benefit from our expertise in maximising space efficiency while meeting sustainability targets across urban and rural developments.
Building Surveying
RICS-accredited surveyors provide comprehensive building evaluations including condition reports, dilapidations, and party wall advice. Our team delivers measured surveys, defect analysis, and maintenance strategies tailored to property portfolios. We support clients through acquisition processes and contract administration while ensuring regulatory compliance throughout building lifecycles.
Interior Design
We create functional, aesthetically-pleasing interiors using advanced 3D visualisation tools. Our in-house designers collaborate with architects to deliver cohesive commercial and residential schemes. Expertise spans workplace optimisation, retail environments, and heritage-sensitive interior restoration while prioritising accessibility and user experience.
Sustainability Services
Specialist sustainability consultants provide Passive House design, EPC assessments, and retrofit strategies. We deliver BREEAM-compliant solutions and thermal performance analysis using PHPP software. Our team advises on energy efficiency improvements, carbon reduction plans, and compliance with UK environmental regulations across new and existing buildings.
3D Virtual Tours
Matterport technology creates immersive 3D walkthroughs for property marketing and construction monitoring. These virtual experiences enhance accessibility, support remote stakeholder engagement, and document building progress. Tours include interactive tags for feature highlights, with rapid turnaround from site visit to digital delivery.
Questions
What architectural services does Bowman Riley offer?
We provide full-cycle architectural services including concept design, RIBA-stage project management, heritage conservation, and sustainable building solutions across commercial, residential, and public sectors.
Are your building surveyors professionally accredited?
Yes, our team includes RICS-chartered building surveyors offering condition assessments, dilapidation surveys, and property maintenance advice tailored to client requirements.
Do you specialise in sustainable construction?
We lead in sustainable design with certified Passive House expertise, energy assessments, and environmental compliance services to reduce buildings' carbon footprints.
Can you assist with heritage building projects?
Our conservation architects provide heritage impact assessments, listed building repairs, and sensitive restoration designs supported by 20+ years' specialist experience.
What locations do you cover?
Based in Leeds, London, and Skipton, we operate nationwide delivering projects across England, Scotland, and Wales.
