Business Details
Your Trusted Architectural Design Partner in Newcastle
We are an approachable architectural design practice based in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, offering tailored advice and design services for residential, commercial, and community projects. With extensive experience in architecture, engineering, and interior design, we deliver imaginative, cost-effective solutions from initial concept through to construction completion. Our team combines technical expertise with creative vision, specialising in new builds, refurbishments, and historic building conservation. We maintain strong client relationships, guiding projects through planning, building regulations, and construction management while prioritising accessibility and sustainability. Our services extend to feasibility studies, site appraisals, and design-stage consultations for self-builders, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.Backed by decades of collective experience, including large-scale educational and residential developments, we provide end-to-end project management support. Our client-focused approach ensures transparency, with clear communication throughout every project phase. We offer free initial consultations to discuss your architectural needs, whether for domestic or commercial properties. Our commitment to quality design and practical functionality has earned us a reputation for delivering projects that meet both aesthetic and operational requirements. We pride ourselves on understanding local planning contexts and adapting designs to suit individual client lifestyles and business goals.
Services
Architectural Design
Feasibility Studies
Planning Applications
Building Regulations
Project Management
Interior Design
Conservation Work
Accessibility Consultancy
Self-Build Support
Disability Access
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years' experience in residential and commercial architecture
- Our team includes specialists in historic building conservation
- We provide end-to-end project management from planning to completion
- We maintain transparent communication throughout all project stages
- We deliver free initial consultations for domestic and commercial clients
What people say
Well-designed
Top quality
Light airy room
Brilliant for socialising
Admiring the garden
Services
Architectural Design
We create bespoke architectural designs for new builds and refurbishments, combining creativity with technical precision. Our process begins with understanding client needs, followed by concept development, detailed drawings, and construction documentation. We ensure compliance with planning regulations while maintaining aesthetic integrity and functional efficiency across residential, commercial, and educational projects.
Feasibility Studies
Our feasibility studies assess the practicality of proposed developments through site analysis, budget evaluation, and regulatory considerations. We identify potential challenges early, providing cost-effective solutions that align with client objectives while ensuring compliance with local planning policies and building standards.
Planning Applications
We manage the complete planning application process, preparing technical drawings, supporting documents, and engaging with local authorities. Our expertise in planning regulations ensures efficient submission processes, increasing approval chances while addressing any conditions or objections that may arise during the assessment period.
Project Management
We provide end-to-end project management from design through to completion, coordinating contractors, monitoring budgets, and ensuring quality control. Our hands-on approach maintains design integrity throughout construction phases while keeping projects on schedule and within agreed financial parameters for both private and commercial clients.
Interior Design
Our interior design service focuses on creating functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces that reflect client personalities and business needs. We specialise in spatial planning, material selection, and lighting design for residential properties and commercial environments, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and building regulations.
People
Dr Jafar Mojtabavi
Managing Director
PhD-qualified architect with 25+ years' experience in construction project management. Specialises in educational buildings, residential developments, and commercial projects. Oversees all stages from feasibility to completion while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Maryam Mojtabavi
Interiors Partner
BA and MA qualified interior designer with expertise in spatial planning and material specification. Specialises in film/TV set design and architecturally integrated interiors. Provides consultation on interior aesthetics and functionality for residential and commercial clients.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural design services including feasibility studies, planning applications, building regulations, project management, interior design, and conservation work for residential and commercial properties.
Do you work on listed buildings or historic properties?
Yes, we have specialist conservation expertise for historic buildings, including condition surveys and sympathetic design solutions that meet modern requirements while preserving architectural heritage.
Can you assist with self-build projects?
We offer comprehensive support for self-builders, including design-stage consultations, regulatory compliance guidance, and construction management to ensure smooth project delivery.
How do you handle planning applications?
We prepare all required documentation, engage with local authorities, and manage the submission process to secure planning permissions and building regulation approvals.
What areas do you cover?
Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, we work across the North East region, handling projects in urban and rural locations for domestic and commercial clients.
Do you offer initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to discuss your project requirements, budget, and design aspirations before formal engagement.
