Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Chartered Architects in Wimborne | RLM Architects
Established in 1946, RLM Architects is a Chartered RIBA and RICS registered practice based in Wimborne. Our expertise spans commercial, healthcare, community, historic, and residential sectors, delivering tailored architectural solutions for over seven decades. With a team of seasoned professionals, we combine traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation to meet evolving client needs. Our services include conservation of listed buildings, project management, and technical consultancy, supported by in-house quantity surveying expertise. We prioritise hands-on client collaboration, ensuring projects align with functional requirements and aesthetic visions. Our portfolio demonstrates a commitment to preserving architectural heritage while embracing contemporary design challenges.With extensive experience in NHS and ecclesiastical projects, we provide end-to-end support from feasibility studies to construction oversight. Our dedication to staff development ensures emerging architects learn from industry veterans, maintaining high standards across all projects. Client testimonials highlight our efficiency, technical proficiency, and ability to deliver complex schemes within tight deadlines. Operating across Dorset and southern England, we combine local knowledge with national best practices to create enduring architectural solutions.
Services
Architectural Design
Conservation
Project Management
Planning Applications
Technical Consultancy
Quantity Surveying
Heritage Architecture
Healthcare Design
3D Visualisation
Principal Designer Services
Details
- Year established: 1946
Highlights and features
- 75 years of architectural expertise across diverse sectors
- Chartered RIBA and RICS registered professionals
- Specialist conservation team for historic buildings
- In-house quantity surveying and project management
- Client-centric approach with hands-on director involvement
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
- RICS
What people say
Efficient and supportive
First-class service
Delivered to tight deadlines
Exceptional team
Pivotal to success
Services
Architectural Design
We provide comprehensive architectural design from concept to completion. Our team creates functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces tailored to client requirements across residential, commercial, and healthcare sectors. With expertise in both modern and traditional design, we ensure compliance with planning regulations while maintaining creative integrity.
Conservation
Specialist conservation services for listed buildings and historic structures. Our accredited team combines traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to preserve architectural heritage while adapting buildings for contemporary use. We manage complex planning requirements and heritage body negotiations throughout Dorset and southern England.
Project Management
End-to-end project management covering feasibility, planning applications, and construction oversight. We coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver schemes on time and within budget, with particular expertise in healthcare and ecclesiastical projects requiring specialist compliance measures.
Planning Applications
Comprehensive planning submission services including feasibility studies, outline proposals, and detailed scheme designs. Our team navigates local authority requirements to secure approvals for complex projects, particularly in conservation areas and for listed buildings requiring sensitive adaptation.
Technical Consultancy
Technical expertise covering fire strategy, building regulations, and construction detailing. Our Chartered Building Engineer provides specialist input on complex projects, ensuring compliance with current standards while maintaining design integrity across new builds and refurbishment schemes.
People
Keith Loveless
Managing Director
BA BArch(RIBA Chartered Architect with 40+ years' experience in community and church architecture. Specialises in historic building conservation and listed building adaptations. Leads major ecclesiastical projects across southern England.
Paul Hougham
Finance Director
BSc(Hons) Chartered Quantity Surveyor with 30+ years' construction industry experience. Manages financial aspects of projects and provides in-house cost consultancy. Expertise in healthcare, industrial, and ecclesiastical sectors.
Roy Brammer
Technical Director
Chartered Building Engineer with 35+ years' experience. Specialises in healthcare refurbishments, fire strategy, and technical detailing. Oversees complex NHS Trust projects across Dorset with practical construction expertise.
Hannah Herringshaw
Associate
BA(Hons) Interior Architect transitioning to full architectural qualification. Focuses on hospitality and residential projects, bringing design flair and practical understanding of commercial space requirements to the team.
Lucy Harwood
Associate
BA(Hons) Architectural Designer pursuing RIBA accreditation. Specialises in heritage architecture and church conservation. Manages complex listed building projects requiring sensitive modern adaptations within historical contexts.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services including design, planning applications, conservation, project management, and technical consultancy for commercial, healthcare, residential, and heritage sectors.
How experienced are your architects?
Our directors have 30-40 years' experience, with specialist qualifications in conservation, healthcare design, and building engineering. We combine generational expertise with emerging talent development.
Can you handle listed building projects?
Yes, we have RIBA-registered conservation specialists and EAS Accredited experience in adapting listed buildings for modern use while preserving historical integrity across Dorset.
Do you work outside Dorset?
While based in Wimborne, we undertake projects across southern England, particularly healthcare schemes and ecclesiastical work requiring our specialist expertise.
What building sectors do you specialise in?
Key sectors include healthcare (NHS Trusts), ecclesiastical (churches), historic conservation, and commercial developments, supported by in-house quantity surveying capabilities.
How do you manage project timelines?
Our hands-on directors use phased delivery planning and regular client communication to meet deadlines, demonstrated by successful complex projects completed within tight timescales.
