Business Details
We are a chartered firm of architects founded in 1966, giving us over five decades of industry experience. Our headquarters are in Leicestershire with a dedicated representation office in London, allowing us to serve clients nationally and internationally. We specialise primarily in retail architecture while also delivering projects in commercial, education, healthcare and residential sectors. Our team combines chartered architects, technologists, assistants and designers who work collaboratively to create aesthetically driven, functional solutions. We have embraced BIM, CAD and CGI from an early stage, and since 2009 we have produced the majority of our output using Autodesk Revit. We provide BIM and Revit management, 3D visualisation and clashdetection services that enhance coordination and reduce onsite rework.
Our commitment to the RIBA Plan of Work means we manage every stage from strategic definition through to handover and inuse. We operate under the Investor in People accreditation, ensuring high standards of personal service and continual professional development. By delivering projects on time and on budget we achieve a high level of repeat business and client referrals. We pride ourselves on transparent communication, offering free consultations and detailed reporting to keep clients fully informed. Our collaborative approach with developers, contractors and specialist consultants enables turnkey solutions tailored to each clients unique requirements.
Our commitment to the RIBA Plan of Work means we manage every stage from strategic definition through to handover and inuse. We operate under the Investor in People accreditation, ensuring high standards of personal service and continual professional development. By delivering projects on time and on budget we achieve a high level of repeat business and client referrals. We pride ourselves on transparent communication, offering free consultations and detailed reporting to keep clients fully informed. Our collaborative approach with developers, contractors and specialist consultants enables turnkey solutions tailored to each clients unique requirements.
Highlights and features
- We have over five decades of retail architecture expertise.
- We have used BIM and Revit since 2009.
- Our team includes Chartered architects and technologists.
- We achieve high repeat business through ontime, onbudget delivery.
- Our Investor in People accreditation underpins personal service standards.
Services
Master Planning
We provide comprehensive master planning that defines site strategy, circulation and commercial viability for largescale retail schemes. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates with developers, planners and engineers to align design intent with regulatory requirements. The result is a clear, actionable roadmap that minimises risk and accelerates project approval.
Shopping Centre Construction
We manage endtoend shopping centre construction, integrating structural, services and fitout works to deliver cohesive retail environments. Our BIMdriven coordination ensures clashfree models, reducing onsite rework and keeping programmes on schedule. Clients benefit from transparent reporting, cost control and a built asset that meets longterm commercial goals.
Department Store Design
We specialise in department store design, creating flexible floor plates and iconic faades that enhance brand identity. Our process incorporates shopper behaviour analysis and advanced 3D visualisation to optimise circulation and merchandising. The outcome is a highperforming retail destination delivered on time, on budget and ready for occupancy.
Retail Fit Out
We provide costeffective retail fitout services, from detailed joinery to lighting schemes, tailored to each brand. Our BIMenabled scheduling aligns trades, minimises disruption and guarantees adherence to tight retail opening windows. Clients receive a finished interior that meets health & safety standards and drives immediate sales uplift.
BIM Management
We deliver BIM and Revit management, producing coordinated digital models for all project phases. Our expertise includes clash detection, quantity takeoff and 4D scheduling, improving accuracy and cost control. The service equips clients with clear visualisation, facilitating informed decisions and smoother handover to facilities teams.
