Business Details
15 Years
experience
Chartered Architects in Staffordshire
Established in 2011 and incorporated in 2014, bpArchitecture is a Chartered Architects practice based in North Staffordshire. Our team combines extensive industry experience with a commitment to innovative design solutions, serving clients across residential, commercial, and conservation sectors. With a principal architect registered since 1987, we bring decades of expertise to every project. Our background in London and regional practices informs a unique blend of large-practice standards within a small SME framework. We specialise in projects up to 5m construction value, prioritising regional clients within Staffordshire, Cheshire, and surrounding areas.Our technical proficiency extends to offsite construction methods, where we have earned industry recognition through award-winning work. We collaborate closely with builders, contractors, and multidisciplinary consultants to deliver tailored architectural services. Client satisfaction remains central to our approach, ensuring timely communication and budget-conscious solutions. Our practice maintains rigorous professional indemnity protocols, treating each building project as an individual risk entity. We operate from a compact studio environment, reflecting our streamlined yet comprehensive service model.
Services
Architectural Design
Interior Architecture
Conservation Projects
Principal Designer CDM
Building Regulations
Modular Construction
Residential Extensions
Commercial Refurbishment
Planning Applications
Heritage Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- Chartered practice with architects registered since 1987
- Award-winning expertise in offsite construction methods
- Regional specialists covering Staffordshire, Cheshire and surrounding areas
- Commercially astute approach combining technical precision with budget control
- Established multidisciplinary consultant network reduces project risk
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
What people say
Technical expertise
Budget management
Design excellence
Regional specialists
Repeat clients
Services
Architectural Design
We create tailored architectural solutions for residential, commercial and industrial projects up to 5m value. Our approach combines technical expertise with creative vision to meet client briefs. Specialising in low-rise buildings up to 11m height, we deliver schemes that balance functionality with aesthetic quality while maintaining strict budget parameters.
Conservation Projects
Our conservation specialists handle listed buildings and historic structures with care. We prepare detailed conservation applications and manage sensitive refurbishments. With experience across education and residential sectors, we preserve architectural heritage while integrating modern requirements through thoughtful design interventions.
Principal Designer CDM
We provide CDM 2015 principal designer services ensuring health and safety compliance throughout projects. Our role coordinates design team risk management while maintaining design integrity. This service reduces professional indemnity exposure through collaborative consultant engagement across all project phases.
Modular Construction
We implement modern offsite construction methods proven through award-winning projects. Our technical team optimises modular solutions for residential and commercial developments. This approach delivers faster build times, reduced site disruption and cost certainty while maintaining architectural quality standards.
Planning Applications
We manage full planning submission processes including pre-application consultations. Our local authority expertise covers Staffordshire, Cheshire and surrounding regions. We prepare comprehensive documentation to achieve planning approvals efficiently, addressing design, access and environmental considerations specific to each site.
Questions
What project sizes do you handle?
We work on projects up to £5m construction value with building heights under 11m, focusing on regional clients within Staffordshire and Cheshire.
Do you handle conservation projects?
Yes, we specialise in listed buildings and heritage projects, preparing detailed conservation applications and managing sensitive refurbishments.
Can contractors use your design services?
We collaborate with builders and contractors through both direct appointments and design-and-build arrangements.
What payment terms do you use?
We require stage payments before progressing projects, with invoices settled before submitting planning or building regulation applications.
How do you manage project risks?
We coordinate multidisciplinary consultants to spread professional indemnity risk, treating each building individually for insurance purposes.
