Business Details
Trusted Architects in Sheffield
As an employee-owned Chartered Architects practice and member of the Employee Ownership Association, we deliver successful projects of all scales. Our team of architects, designers, and technologists combine extensive skills to create sustainable developments that address modern challenges while respecting heritage. With expertise in architecture, interior design, and urban regeneration, we prioritise innovative design solutions that balance client needs with environmental responsibility.Our proven track record includes sensitive restoration of listed buildings, urban fabric integration, and brownfield site redevelopment. We foster collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring each project reflects local context and user requirements while maintaining budgetary and programme precision. Recognised for award-winning work across residential, commercial, and regeneration sectors, we remain committed to design excellence and technical rigour.
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Space Planning
Regeneration Projects
Listed Building Restoration
Residential Developments
Commercial Fit-Outs
Masterplanning
Brand Rollout
Urban Design
Highlights and features
- Employee-owned firm committed to client success through shared values
- Specialists in sustainable architecture and urban regeneration projects
- Proven expertise in listed building restoration and heritage adaptation
- Collaborative team approach with 20+ years' experience in commercial interiors
- Award-winning designs recognised by industry-leading clients and institutions
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
- Employee Ownership Association
What people say
Exceptional stakeholder management
Proven track record
Award-winning designs
Collaborative approach
Attention to detail
Services
Architecture
Our architectural services combine creative vision with technical precision to deliver functional, sustainable spaces. We handle projects from concept to completion, specialising in new builds, renovations, and heritage adaptations. Our approach prioritises contextual sensitivity and environmental responsibility while meeting modern usage requirements across residential, commercial, and public sectors.
Interior Design
We create tailored interior environments that balance aesthetics with practicality. Our services cover commercial offices, retail spaces, and residential schemes, focusing on user experience and brand identity. We incorporate sustainable materials and innovative layouts to enhance functionality while maintaining budgetary control and project timelines.
Regeneration Projects
Specialising in transforming underutilised areas, our regeneration projects revitalise communities through mixed-use developments and infrastructure improvements. We address complex planning challenges while preserving historical elements. Our work includes masterplanning, brownfield redevelopment, and creating sustainable urban environments that meet contemporary needs.
Listed Building Restoration
We specialise in preserving architectural heritage through meticulous restoration of listed buildings. Our approach combines traditional craftsmanship with modern compliance standards to maintain historical integrity. Services include structural repairs, material conservation, and adaptive reuse solutions that extend buildings' lifespans while meeting current usage requirements.
Commercial Fit-Outs
Our commercial interior solutions optimise workspace functionality and brand representation. We deliver tailored fit-outs for offices, retail units, and hospitality venues, focusing on operational efficiency and user wellbeing. The team manages projects from initial concept through to construction, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
People
Tim Hookham
Interior Designer / Director
With over 20 years' experience, Tim specialises in high-end office projects for major clients like HSBC. He holds a First Class degree from Ravensbourne University and has delivered award-winning schemes including LEED Gold-certified spaces and innovative retail environments.
Christofer Cooney
Architect / Director
A RIBA Chartered Architect with expertise in residential and regeneration projects, Chris leads high-profile developments including HSBC's UK headquarters. He manages IT facilities and sustainability assessments while maintaining active involvement in complex architectural schemes nationwide.
Ben Otter
Architect / Director
Specialising in listed buildings and urban regeneration, Ben has led major projects like Leopold Square redevelopment and Saltaire Riverside conservation. With two decades at AXIS, he combines design excellence with practical construction knowledge to deliver complex schemes.
Rose Cobb
Interior Design Associate
Rose brings 20 years' experience in interior architecture, having worked on HSBC's Grosvenor House and retail projects for Godiva Chocolates. Her background in furniture design enhances her approach to creating functional, brand-aligned commercial spaces with attention to material detail.
Mike Wolstenholme
Technical Director
As an architectural technologist with extensive experience, Mike ensures technical excellence across projects. He specialises in commercial and residential schemes, focusing on detailed implementation of design concepts while maintaining compliance with building regulations and standards.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in architecture, interior design, urban regeneration, listed building restoration, and masterplanning across residential, commercial, and heritage sectors.
Are you experienced in working with listed buildings?
Yes, we have extensive expertise in sensitively restoring listed buildings while integrating modern functionality and compliance requirements.
Do you offer sustainable design solutions?
Sustainability is core to our practice, with experience in eco-friendly materials, energy efficiency, and brownfield site regeneration.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We are Chartered Architects with RIBA membership and part of the Employee Ownership Association for ethical business practices.
Can you handle large-scale regeneration projects?
Our team has successfully delivered complex urban regeneration schemes, including multi-million-pound developments and mixed-use sites.
How do you ensure client satisfaction?
Through collaborative design processes, transparent communication, and prioritising client needs while maintaining technical excellence.
