Business Details
Award-Winning Architects in Huddersfield & York
Fibre Architects is an award-winning architectural practice established over a decade ago with offices in Huddersfield and York. Our client-focused approach combines creative design excellence with commercial expertise to deliver bespoke solutions for residential, commercial, and conservation projects. With a team of RIBA-chartered architects, we specialise in transforming complex briefs into high-quality, sustainable designs that maximise property value.Our structured methodology follows the RIBA Plan of Work, ensuring meticulous attention to planning, technical specifications, and construction monitoring. Recognised through multiple industry awards, we serve clients across Yorkshire and beyond, maintaining a commitment to collaborative partnerships and innovative architectural solutions.
Services
Architectural Design
Feasibility Studies
Planning Applications
Building Regulations
Construction Monitoring
Conservation Projects
Barn Conversions
Commercial Architecture
Residential Extensions
New Build Homes
Highlights and features
- We have over 10 years' experience delivering architectural projects across Yorkshire
- Our RIBA-chartered architects combine creative design with commercial expertise
- We use 3D design visualisation to enhance client understanding of proposals
- We maintain a structured approach aligned with the RIBA Plan of Work
- Our team has won multiple regional and national architectural awards
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
What people say
Modern extension success
Creative and commercial expertise
Fulfilled brief successfully
Excellent design skills
Passionate about great design
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design service creates bespoke solutions tailored to client requirements. We develop initial concepts through 2D drawings and 3D visualisations, ensuring alignment with planning regulations and technical feasibility. The process includes detailed technical specifications and construction drawings to guarantee buildability and compliance with building regulations.
Planning Applications
We prepare comprehensive planning submissions including heritage statements and design & access documentation. Our team manages liaison with local authorities and consultants to secure approvals for residential, commercial, and conservation projects. This includes handling pre-application discussions and addressing planning conditions.
Conservation Projects
Specialist conservation services focus on preserving historic buildings while implementing modern improvements. We work with listed buildings and properties in conservation areas, balancing original features with contemporary requirements. Our approach maintains architectural integrity while enhancing property value through sensitive design interventions.
Barn Conversions
We transform agricultural buildings into functional residential or commercial spaces. The service includes feasibility assessments, planning strategy development, and detailed design work to meet building regulations. Our expertise ensures successful conversion of heritage structures while maintaining their character and historical significance.
Commercial Architecture
Our commercial architecture service covers office developments, retail spaces, and mixed-use schemes. We focus on creating commercially viable designs that maximise space efficiency and property value. The service includes feasibility studies, planning applications, and technical design to meet specific business requirements and regulatory standards.
People
Martin Booker
Managing Director
RIBA-chartered architect with extensive commercial expertise in architectural design and project management. Leads the practice's strategic direction while maintaining hands-on involvement in key projects across Yorkshire.
Michael Owens
Design Director
RIBA-chartered architect specialising in creative design solutions and 3D visualisation. Oversees the practice's design approach, ensuring innovative yet practical solutions that exceed client expectations in residential and commercial sectors.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services including design development, planning applications, building regulations, technical specifications, and construction monitoring for residential, commercial, and conservation projects.
Which areas do you cover?
Based in Huddersfield and York, we serve clients across West Yorkshire, East Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, and the North West region.
What project budgets do you handle?
We typically work with clients who have build budgets of £180,000 + VAT and above, ensuring quality design solutions for both small and large-scale projects.
How does your design process work?
Our process follows the RIBA Plan of Work, starting with design brief development through feasibility studies, concept design, planning, technical drawings, and construction monitoring to project completion.
Are you qualified architects?
Yes, both directors are RIBA-chartered architects with extensive experience in architectural design and project delivery across various building sectors.
What awards have you won?
We've received multiple awards including Huddersfield Civic Society commendations, North West Property Awards, and Build It Awards shortlistings for residential and self-build projects.
Reviews (5)
Richard Bentley
Nov 27, 2020
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The request we made to Martin and Michael from Fibre Architects was to build a property, for a 75+ years couple, with maximum sunlight, open plan living and thinking about what our future health needs might be. The site was almost a triangle as it was at the bottom of our garden. Everything we wished for has been achieved.
Martin and Michael made internal adjustments to plan when we asked. They were exceptionally good to deal with and cooperated with our chosen builder. The final result is a fantastic home for us to enjoy.
Martin and Michael made internal adjustments to plan when we asked. They were exceptionally good to deal with and cooperated with our chosen builder. The final result is a fantastic home for us to enjoy.
Wdc Entertainment
May 09, 2020
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Fibre Architects have been great with us. They designed a house for us that is spectacular, they followed the whole process through until the end of the project taking all the headache out of it. They also recommended some amazing builders that did a superb job!
Fibre Architects have been great with us. They designed a house for us that is spectacular, they followed the whole process through until the end of the project taking all the headache out of it. They also recommended some amazing builders that did a superb job!
Lidia Shinwell
Sep 21, 2019
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We are delighted with the finished development at our home and credit must go to Fibre Architects for their professional expertise in its creation. The initial brief delivered to Fibre was then interpreted into a series of drawings, all of which delivered exactly what we were looking for but ranged from a "safe" "modest" design to a "wow" "exciting" design which pushed me and my husband to the edge of our comfort zone. We went for the latter and are so happy that we were presented with this option. Highly recommended.
Nick Booth
Jul 29, 2019
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We appointed Fibre to design a garden room a few years ago which has been a fabulous addition to our house - amazing design that we love to look at from our house. It is very modern but sits perfectly in the grounds of our listed 170 year old house. We then asked them to come up with a "glass box" design for an extension to our house to give us a bigger kitchen, bedroom and a new family living space. The plans were approved by Historic England at the first attempt (well done Michael!) and the finished results are totally spectacular. Fibre were brilliant at every step and worked with us closely
Beatriz Shorrock
Sep 02, 2018
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Our project was a 1930's original property, with an arts and crafts style located in Huddersfield within a conservation area. We bought the property as a renovation project for our forever home, we therefore looked to engage with the right companies and contractors rather than ones offering the cheapest or quickest turnarounds. We were keen to work with companies that had experience of conservation areas and understood how to preserve the character of an existing property whilst bringing it up to modern standards and incorporating contemporary designs. We engaged with Fibre Architects following
