Business Details
11 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architectural Design in Cambridgeshire & North West
Devlin Architects is a RIBA Regional award-winning practice with extensive industry experience. We collaborate with clients nationwide, prioritising design excellence and creating spaces tailored to individual needs. Our approach begins with understanding the site's character, composition, and history to develop a unique narrative. We integrate client requirements with environmental factors and budgetary considerations to ensure every design fulfils its intended purpose.Our methodology combines conceptual drivers derived from site analysis with personal input to create distinctive projects. With dual offices in Huntingdon and Formby, we serve diverse locations while maintaining a commitment to sustainability and architectural innovation.
Services
Architectural Design
Heritage Projects
Sustainable Architecture
Planning Applications
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We have RIBA Chartered status and multiple award-winning projects since 2015
- Our team includes specialists in heritage property renovations
- We offer tailored architectural packages for diverse budgets and project types
- We combine Victorian building techniques with modern retrofit expertise
- Our dual offices serve clients across Cambridgeshire and North West England
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
- Civic Trust Awards
- LABC East Anglia Awards
What people say
Award-winning designs
Heritage knowledge
Client-centred approach
Sustainable solutions
Detailed planning
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design service creates tailored solutions balancing aesthetics and functionality. We develop concepts through site analysis, client consultation, and environmental considerations. Projects range from residential extensions to new educational facilities.
Heritage Projects
Specialist heritage services include listed building renovations and traditional material applications. We combine historical research with modern retrofit techniques, demonstrated through our Victorian property restoration expertise and conservation officer collaborations.
Planning Applications
We manage full planning submissions including feasibility studies, design reports, and authority negotiations. Our process includes pre-application discussions and addressing conservation requirements for heritage sites.
Sustainable Architecture
All projects incorporate energy-efficient principles to reduce CO2 emissions. We integrate passive design strategies and sustainable materials while maintaining architectural integrity across new builds and renovations.
Project Management
We coordinate technical designs with consultants and manage construction phases. Services include builder selection, specification documentation, and on-site issue resolution throughout the building process.
People
Simon Devlin
Director & RIBA Chartered Architect
Simon founded Devlin Architects in 2015 after extensive experience in diverse projects. He won RIBA East Project Architect of the Year 2019 for the Eaton Socon preschool project.
Gemma McKenzie
Director
Gemma provides non-architectural perspective and handles planning challenges. With legal training, she ensures practical design solutions align with regulatory requirements and client needs.
Darren Silk
Architectural Assistant
Darren joined in 2019, specialising in heritage properties. He completed Victorian building retrofit qualifications and contributes to heritage research, drawing on family history in construction.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural design services for residential, commercial, and community projects including extensions, new builds, and heritage property renovations.
Do you work outside Cambridgeshire?
While based in Cambridgeshire and North West England, we consider projects nationwide and have completed work in Norfolk, Bedfordshire, and Northamptonshire.
What planning services do you provide?
We handle full planning applications, including feasibility studies, design access reports, and liaison with local planning authorities.
Can you help with listed buildings?
Yes, our Platinum package specifically addresses listed buildings with detailed historical analysis and specialist conservation requirements.
How are your architectural packages structured?
We offer Silver (basic extensions), Gold (design-focused projects), Platinum (complex heritage/new builds), and Bespoke packages for specialist requirements.
