Business Details
10 Years
experience
Expert Architectural Services in Wakefield
STEN Architecture is a professional architectural practice with a team of experienced directors and technicians who have collectively delivered a wide range of residential, commercial, and urban design projects across the UK. Our directors bring decades of expertise in site appraisals, masterplanning, residential layouts, and bespoke design, working closely with national housebuilders, landowners, and local authorities. We prioritise technical excellence, client collaboration, and innovative design solutions tailored to each project's unique requirements. Our services span from feasibility studies and planning applications to detailed technical drawings and construction supervision, ensuring seamless project delivery.With a strong focus on sustainability and regulatory compliance, we support clients through every stage of development, from initial concept to site completion. Our team's extensive experience in both private and public sectors, combined with a commitment to nurturing emerging talent, positions us as a trusted partner in architectural and urban design. We produce high-quality visualisations, design codes, and promotional materials to enhance project outcomes and client engagement.
Services
Feasibility sketches
Masterplanning
Residential layouts
Urban design
Building regulations
Design statements
House type design
Legal plans
Visualisations
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in residential architecture.
- Our team specialises in technical detailing and building regulations.
- We deliver bespoke design solutions for complex sites and projects.
- We coordinate planning applications with local authorities and consultants.
- We produce high-quality visualisations and promotional materials for developments.
Services
Feasibility Sketches
We conduct thorough site evaluations to determine development potential, including feasibility layouts, density calculations, and accommodation schedules. Our analysis covers residential, mixed-use, and industrial sites, providing clients with data-driven insights for informed decision-making. This service helps identify optimal design solutions and commercial viability early in the project lifecycle.
Residential Layouts
Our team specialises in creating detailed residential layouts for developments of all scales, from small infill sites to large masterplanned communities. We focus on balancing density, amenity, and sustainability while ensuring compliance with planning regulations. Our expertise includes coordinating outline applications and producing detailed design packages for successful planning submissions.
Building Regulations
We produce comprehensive building regulation drawings and coordinate applications with approved control bodies. Our technical team ensures compliance with current standards for structural, thermal, and accessibility requirements. We also provide on-site supervision to maintain quality throughout construction phases, guaranteeing accurate implementation of design specifications.
Urban Design
Our urban design services encompass concept masterplans, movement network studies, and design codes tailored to specific site contexts. We create commercially viable frameworks that address connectivity, sustainability, and community needs. The team works closely with local authorities to ensure developments meet both regulatory requirements and long-term urban aspirations.
Design Statements
We prepare detailed design and access statements that articulate the rationale behind architectural proposals. These documents explain design principles, site analysis, and iterative development processes to support planning applications. Our statements effectively communicate project benefits to local authorities and stakeholders, enhancing approval prospects.
People
Stuart Link
Director
With 25 years in private sector architecture, Stuart specialises in residential developments, car showrooms, and listed building conversions. He manages large-scale projects nationwide, focusing on feasibility studies, masterplanning, and Homes England tenders for major housebuilders and landowners.
Ben Simcox
Director
Ben brings 20 years of architectural experience across Manchester, Glasgow, and Yorkshire. He specialises in residential layouts, mixed-use schemes, and bespoke housing design for national builders and developers, combining technical expertise with creative problem-solving for complex projects.
Simon Hicks
Director
Co-founding STEN in 2014, Simon offers 26 years of architectural and housebuilding sector experience. He focuses on large-scale residential projects, client requirements, and mentoring junior designers while maintaining a passion for design from concept to site completion.
Thom Sylvester
Director
Thom has 20 years of experience in national housebuilding, specialising in technical aspects like SAP calculations and sustainability standards. He previously managed planning processes for major developers, bringing valuable industry insights to STEN's residential projects.
Steve Davison
Technical Manager
With 25 years in architectural practice, Steve provides technical detailing expertise for large residential developments. He oversees building regulations compliance and worksite supervision, ensuring accurate translation of designs into constructed projects while maintaining quality standards.
Questions
What architectural services does STEN offer?
We provide feasibility studies, masterplanning, residential layouts, building regulations drawings, urban design, and design statements for residential and mixed-use developments.
Do you work on commercial projects?
While our primary focus is residential architecture, we also handle mixed-use schemes incorporating commercial elements like offices and retail spaces.
Can you assist with planning applications?
Yes, we coordinate full planning applications including design statements, site layouts, and liaison with local authorities and consultants.
What areas do you cover?
We work nationwide with particular expertise in Yorkshire, the Midlands, and London, delivering projects from small infill sites to large-scale developments.
How do you ensure design quality?
Our directors have decades of experience creating award-winning designs, combining technical excellence with creative solutions tailored to each project's unique context.
Do you offer technical drawings?
Yes, we produce detailed building regulation drawings and coordinate approvals with control bodies to ensure compliance with current standards.
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