Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Design Partner
IPB Architecture has been delivering professional architectural design services since 2002, combining innovative design solutions with practical cost-conscious approaches. Our practice specialises in architectural technology, serving as the critical link between building visions and their physical realisation. We maintain high standards of customer care while providing reliable and efficient services across all project phases, from small extensions to large-scale residential and commercial developments. Based in Leigh, Greater Manchester and Millom, Cumbria, we operate throughout the North West of the UK and beyond. Our Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) accreditation demonstrates our commitment to professional conduct and industry standards. With over 30 years of experience, we have completed more than 1,200 architectural schemes, offering tailored services that include architectural plans, visualisations and Professional Consultants Certificates.Our architectural illustration services create lifelike representations of design concepts, enhancing planning applications through exterior and interior visualisations. We provide Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) approved Professional Consultants Certificates, ensuring structural assurance for property developers and lenders. Our expertise extends to both residential and commercial sectors, with services adaptable to specific client requirements. Through regular site visits and compliance checks, we guarantee construction conformity with approved drawings and building regulations.
Services
Residential Architecture
Commercial Architecture
Architectural Illustration
Architects Certificates
Professional Consultants Certificates
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of architectural technology experience
- Our practice is CIAT accredited for professional standards
- We offer tailored services for residential and commercial projects
- We've completed 1,200+ architectural schemes since 2002
- We provide CML-approved Professional Consultants Certificates
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)
Services
Residential Architecture
We specialise in residential architectural design, covering extensions, conversions and new builds. Our services include creating detailed architectural plans and managing projects from concept to completion. With over 1,200 residential schemes completed, we combine creative solutions with practical considerations to maximise property value and functionality.
Commercial Architecture
Our commercial architecture services cater to multi-storey developments and business premises. We provide comprehensive design solutions that balance aesthetics with commercial practicality. The practice manages projects of all scales, ensuring compliance with building regulations while maintaining design integrity and operational efficiency.
Architectural Illustration
We create photorealistic architectural visualisations that help clients experience designs before construction. Our services include exterior and interior renderings, street scenes and 3D site plans. These illustrations enhance planning applications by demonstrating how developments will integrate with their surroundings.
Architects Certificates
We issue Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) approved Professional Consultants Certificates for residential developments. These certificates provide structural assurance to lenders and property purchasers. Our services include site inspections, compliance verification and 6-year liability coverage with professional indemnity insurance up to 1M.
Professional Consultants Certificates
Our CML-compliant certificates support property developers seeking mortgage financing. We verify construction conformity with approved drawings and building regulations. The service includes ongoing liability coverage and insurance-backed guarantees that satisfy lender requirements for new builds and conversions.
People
Ian P. Birchall
Chartered Architectural Technologist
Ian established IPB Architecture in 2002 with over 30 years' experience in architectural technology. As a Chartered Architectural Technologist and Illustrator, he has managed more than 1,200 residential and commercial projects. His expertise spans design, construction management and professional certification services.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide residential and commercial architectural design, illustration services, and Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) approved Professional Consultants Certificates.
Which areas do you cover?
Based in Leigh and Millom, we work throughout the North West of England and accept projects nationwide.
How experienced are your architects?
Our sole practitioner has over 30 years' experience and has completed 1,200+ architectural schemes since establishing the practice in 2002.
What are Professional Consultants Certificates?
These CML-approved certificates provide structural assurance for property developers, enabling mortgage financing through professional indemnity insurance-backed guarantees.
