Business Details
33 Years
experience
Expert Architectural Services in Sheffield
Established in 1993, we have built a reputation for excellence in architectural design, specialising in healthcare, education, and environmentally conscious community projects. Our approach combines creative excellence with a deep understanding of client needs, delivered through a collaborative partnership model. With a focus on sustainability, we integrate energy-efficient solutions and low-carbon design principles into every project. Our team of chartered architects and technical professionals utilises advanced 3D design tools and adheres to rigorous health and safety standards.We maintain long-standing relationships with NHS trusts and educational institutions, having completed numerous refurbishment and new-build schemes across the UK. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through our use of lifetime costing techniques and adherence to national building specifications. We pride ourselves on our ability to translate client aspirations into functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces that meet both current and future needs.
Services
Architectural Design
Interior Design
Sustainable Design
Healthcare Projects
Education Projects
Community Projects
3D Visualisation
Refurbishment
New Build
Planning Services
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We specialise in healthcare, education and community architecture with 30+ years' experience
- Our team includes RIBA chartered architects with CDM regulation expertise
- We utilise advanced 3D design visualisation tools for client clarity
- Committed to sustainable design with low lifetime carbon footprint
- Maintain long-standing relationships with NHS and educational institutions
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institute of British Architects
Services
Architectural Design
We provide comprehensive architectural design services for new build and refurbishment projects. Our approach combines creative excellence with technical expertise to deliver functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces. Specialising in healthcare, education and community projects, we ensure all designs meet regulatory requirements while exceeding client expectations through innovative solutions.
Sustainable Design
Our sustainable design service integrates energy-efficient solutions and low-carbon principles into every project. We review environmental impact from inception, focusing on insulation, material selection and lifetime sustainability. Our approach includes BREEAM assessment collaboration and lifetime costing techniques to ensure long-term environmental and financial benefits for clients.
Interior Design
We offer specialist interior design services for healthcare and educational facilities. Our team creates functional, therapeutic environments using 3D visualisation tools and material sample boards. Services include bespoke furniture design, colour scheme development and DDA-compliant reception desk design, ensuring spaces meet both aesthetic and practical requirements.
Healthcare Projects
We specialise in healthcare architecture including hospitals, diagnostic centres and psychiatric units. Our experience covers neonatal units, oncology wards and child development centres. We incorporate clinical requirements with patient comfort, using mock-ups and user group consultations to ensure optimal design solutions that meet strict healthcare regulations and operational needs.
Education Projects
Our education sector expertise includes university buildings, colleges and schools. We create functional learning environments that balance modern requirements with existing architectural features. Services cover both new builds and refurbishments, incorporating contemporary design elements while maintaining compliance with educational facility standards.
People
Andrew Ledbetter
Managing Director
Founded Globe Architects in 1993 after graduating from the University of Sheffield. Chartered member of RIBA with extensive experience in healthcare, education and environmental design sectors. Led all company systems and principal design projects until retirement in 2024.
Laura Page
BIM Management Co-ordinator
Joined Globe Architects after working in Sheffield practices. Specialises in healthcare projects and BIM management. Holds dual degrees in architecture and computing with visualisation expertise. Plays key role in detailed design development and digital coordination.
Sian Smith
Architectural Assistant
Graduated from Sheffield Hallam University with architectural honours. Combines fine art background with architectural design. Focuses on community projects and environmental impact reduction. Develops creative solutions through her artistic skills and design expertise.
Bonnie Jackson
Architectural Designer
Joined Globe Architects in 2019 after graduating from the University of Sheffield. Integrates textile and art background into architectural design. Focuses on social and environmental aspects of architecture, with emphasis on materiality and sensory space experience.
Questions
What sectors does Globe Architects specialise in?
We specialise in healthcare, education and environmental community projects, with extensive experience in NHS facilities, universities and sustainable design solutions.
What happened to Andrew Ledbetter?
Andrew Ledbetter, our founder and Managing Director, retired at the start of 2024. The company is now in non-trading status while maintaining contact through email.
Do you offer interior design services?
Yes, we provide comprehensive interior design services including 3D visualisations, material selection and bespoke furniture design for healthcare and educational facilities.
How do you approach sustainable design?
We integrate energy-efficient solutions from project inception, focusing on insulation, material sustainability and lifetime carbon footprint reduction. We use lifetime costing techniques and collaborate with BREEAM assessors.
What areas do you serve?
We operate across the UK, with completed projects in Sheffield, Nottingham, Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Barnsley, serving both public and private sector clients.
