Commercial Architectural Design
Commercial architectural design in Yorkshire, Derbyshire and beyond
We’ve been supporting businesses across Yorkshire and Derbyshire with their commercial building projects for many years. Our job is simple: we take the time to understand what you’re trying to achieve, then create clear, practical architectural designs that work for your business and satisfy planning and building regulations requirements.
Our fixed-fee service covers everything from the first ideas through to planning approval, building regulation details, and support during construction. We stay involved so the details that matter to you don’t get lost along the way. Speaking to us early should make the whole process smoother and helps to avoid unnecessary problems later.
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Shopfronts, cafés, restaurants and retail premises
Buildings that face the public such as shops, cafés, restaurants, medical practices and similar spaces need to look welcoming, reflect the character of your business, and sit comfortably within the street scene.
We focus on good external design with thoughtful use of materials, glazing and signage so the building not only attracts customers but also gains planning approval without difficulty. Whether you’re opening new premises, expanding, or refreshing an existing frontage, we aim to create something you’ll be genuinely proud of.
Industrial units, warehouses and accommodation projects
For industrial buildings, workshops and storage facilities, we will concentrate on making the best possible use of space and land to support your operations and improve your return on investment.
We can help choose suitable sites and then develop practical layouts that meet the stricter planning and environmental rules these projects often face.
We also handle accommodation projects such as HMOs, Airbnbs, small hotels and care homes. Many of these involve changing the use of an existing building. We usually start by considering the necessary permissions before moving on to efficient, well-considered layouts that satisfy Building Control, fire safety standards and the particular needs of your building.
Browse our 3D design brochure
See our 3D portfolio brochure for project examples, ideas and insights into our architectural design
The way we work
The process normally starts with a survey of the site in combination with a client consultation meeting to understand the brief. We will develop several design options and talk you through the pros and cons of each, and then carry out revisions until you are completely happy with the plans.
We handle pre-application discussions with the local planning authority, submit the full application and guide it through to approval. After that we prepare the detailed building regulations package and continue to support your contractor during the build to make sure the finished project matches what was agreed.
If you have a commercial project in mind, we’d be very happy to have a conversation about it. Early advice can save a great deal of time and money, and we’re always pleased to provide a clear, no-obligation quotation.
