Business Details
Expert Architects in Sheffield | AXIS Architecture
As an employee-owned Chartered Architects practice and member of the Employee Ownership Association, we deliver successful projects of any size. Our team of architects, designers, and technologists combine extensive skills and experience to create developments with sustainable futures. With expertise in regeneration, listed building restoration, and new-build projects, we provide tailored solutions across architecture, interior design, and brand roll-out.Our commitment to clever design ensures bold, client-focused outcomes while maintaining collaborative relationships with contractors and stakeholders. Recognised for technical excellence and innovative approaches, we specialise in transforming urban environments and heritage sites into functional, future-ready spaces.
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Listed Building Regeneration
Sustainable Design
Masterplanning
Highlights and features
- We are RIBA-chartered architects with 25+ years' experience in regeneration projects
- Our team includes specialists in listed building restoration and sustainable design
- Employee-owned structure ensures client-focused commitment and accountability
- Proven track record delivering complex projects for HSBC, First Direct, and LIV Student
- Technical expertise in urban masterplanning and heritage-sensitive developments
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
- Employee Ownership Association
What people say
Exceptional stakeholder management
Excellent team players
Successful project delivery
Collaborative approach
Innovative designs
Services
Architecture
Our architectural services specialise in new-build developments and listed building conversions. We deliver tailored solutions for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects, combining technical precision with creative design. With expertise in urban regeneration, our team ensures sustainable outcomes that respect historical contexts while meeting modern requirements.
Interior Design
We create functional, aesthetically pleasing interiors for offices, retail spaces, and hospitality venues. Our designs prioritise user experience, incorporating brand identity with practical layouts. Specialising in high-end commercial interiors, we've delivered award-winning projects for HSBC, First Direct, and luxury hospitality clients across the UK.
Listed Building Regeneration
Specialist regeneration of listed buildings and historic structures forms a core part of our work. Our approach balances preservation with modern functionality, demonstrated through projects like Kelham Riverside and The Press. We navigate complex planning requirements to deliver sensitive, future-proof transformations of heritage assets.
Sustainable Design
Sustainability underpins all our projects, from new-build residential schemes to commercial retrofits. We integrate environmentally responsive design principles, as seen in the Off-Grid Gainsborough concept and LEED Gold-certified office projects. Our architects incorporate energy-efficient solutions while maintaining design integrity across all developments.
Masterplanning
We provide comprehensive masterplanning services for large-scale residential and mixed-use developments. Our expertise includes the North Street Quarter and Saltaire Riverside regeneration schemes. We create cohesive urban frameworks that address housing needs, commercial viability, and community integration through detailed spatial analysis and stakeholder engagement.
People
Rose Cobb
Associate (Interior Design)
With over 20 years' experience, Rose specialises in interior architecture and brand-driven design. She has worked on high-profile projects including HSBC's Grosvenor House and luxury hospitality developments, combining creative vision with technical precision to deliver award-winning spaces.
Jonny Wilson
Senior Architect
Jonny leads residential projects with a focus on new-build and listed conversions. A RIBA Presidents Medal nominee, he brings rigorous design approach to complex urban sites and has contributed to major regeneration schemes across Sheffield and the wider region.
Ben Otter
Architect / Director
Ben directs large-scale urban regeneration projects, including Leopold Square and Saltaire Riverside. With two decades at AXIS, he specialises in transforming challenging sites into award-winning developments, balancing commercial viability with architectural excellence.
Christofer Cooney
Architect / Director
Chris oversees major residential and regeneration projects, including HSBC's UK headquarters. A RIBA-registered architect with extensive experience in sustainable design, he leads complex developments from concept to completion across multiple sectors.
Tim Hookham
Interior Designer / Director
Tim specialises in high-end commercial interiors, delivering award-winning office projects for HSBC and First Direct. With 20+ years' experience, he focuses on creating functional, brand-aligned spaces that enhance workplace wellbeing and productivity.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in regeneration projects, listed building restoration, new-build residential schemes, commercial interiors, and urban masterplanning across the UK.
How experienced are you with listed buildings?
Our team has extensive experience delivering sensitive renovations for listed buildings including Kelham Riverside, The Press, and multiple Grade II-listed banking facilities.
What sustainability principles guide your designs?
We integrate environmentally responsive design through energy-efficient solutions, material optimisation, and future-proofing strategies across all projects.
How do you approach large-scale developments?
We combine technical expertise with creative vision, using detailed spatial analysis and stakeholder engagement to create cohesive urban frameworks for regeneration schemes.
Which sectors do you work with most?
We work extensively in residential, commercial, financial services, and heritage sectors, with specialist expertise in urban regeneration and sustainable design.
