About us
We make sure that people
are at the heart of places.
Edward Architects is an award-winning RIBA charted practice with a dedication to providing a client-focused and personable service.
We ensure that every project is not just a design endeavour, but a collaborative journey.
We design places and buildings that perfectly meet our clients' needs in the most practical and cost-effective way.
We’re a friendly bunch
Our specialisms
We offer invaluable expertise across a broad range of sectors, on projects at any scale. With a specialism in residential, accessible design and strategic land & masterplanning, our involvement extends across all work stages, from initial feasibility design to delivery of projects at construction stage. With a proven track record at planning stage and a reputation for technical knowledge we add value to every project.
Residential
We have a well-earned reputation in the residential sector offering a comprehensive range of services to meet the diverse needs of our clients. From producing initial feasibility layouts to assist with land bids, to navigating intricate planning applications and delivering technical construction drawings we can assist at every stage of the project lifecycle.
We pride ourselves on our extensive technical knowledge, developing standard house type ranges for national housebuilder clients including specialised accessible and adaptable dwellings.
Our collaborative approach extends to partnerships with both regional and national housebuilders, affordable housing providers, and contractors. With a commitment to excellence, our team is dedicated to creating homes that not only meet the highest standards of functionality and aesthetics but also contribute positively to the communities they inhabit.
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Accessible Design
When disability occurs, its impact extends widely, affecting both the individual and their immediate family. The primary objective of adapting or extending an existing building or proposing a new build is to support the individual's long-term rehabilitation. In our practice, effective design can be both functional and economical. We approach each case individually, providing a friendly and accessible service. From the initial property appraisal before purchase to the on-site completion, we are actively engaged in both existing and new build projects.
We work closely with our network of specialists in the industry including solicitors, accommodation experts, case managers, occupational therapists and expert witnesses to provide the highest quality service to our clients.
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Masterplanning
Masterplanning requires an understanding of the sustainable relationship between the built environment and the communities that live, work and play within it. Whether it’s a boutique retail development, the regeneration of a town centre or the creation of a new city quarter, the process demands a careful balance of skills including a commercial understanding, creativity, practical knowledge of a range of building types and sensitivity to context.
Our impressive client list includes renowned planning consultancies, developers and some of the largest landowners in the UK. We work closely with these partners to realise the best social and economic value for their land whilst creating beautiful places that will enhance lives, today and in the future.
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Other
Our team has experience delivering projects across a range of other sectors including commercial developments, industrial units, education, leisure and retail. With a diverse client list including a fashion label, the largest pub company in the UK and a five star hotel operator we pride ourselves on our ability to understand our clients' unique requirements.
Our experience includes a specific knowledge of modern methods of construction (MMC), having delivered residential, commercial and educational buildings using off-site modular construction.
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Awards & accolades
We’ve achieved over £2,823,188.70 of social value. For every £1 spent, we have created £7.48 of social value.
£94k
spent with local suppliers
50%
of staff based in Leeds
£17.5k
donated to local charities
£5.5m
introduced to local contractors & suppliers
970
volunteer hours
£33k
invested in staff training
We’re committed to
making a positive impact
to the community through charitable work.
We recently teamed up with Stonebridge Homes to take part in a Coast 2 Coast charity cycle ride for Variety – The Children’s Charity, raising over £5,000 towards a mini bus for underprivileged children.
We have committed over 200 hours of free time to ‘Holbeck Hiline’, a community-led project which aims to open up a disused railway viaduct to create a cycle, walkway and linear park linking under-invested communities to Leeds City Centre.
We worked on a charitable basis for Variety – The Children’s Charity, to create a Rebound Building at Springwater School in Harrogate. The building provides e a trampoline enclosure for severley disabled children.
We were proud sponsors of Architect in the House, an innovative scheme run by Shelter, the housing and homelessness charity, and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). We offered free design consultations for homeowners in exchange for a donation from the homeowner to Shelter.
Our annual sponsorship of the Residential Property Award has contributed over £7,000 for Variety – The Children’s Charity.
Edward Architects give a fantastic all round service and produce work effectively and efficiently.
Edward Architects have been extremely helpful with respect to developing the designs for our sites as we work towards planning approval.
I have worked with Edward Architects from the beginning and it has lost none of its personal touch, patience and attention to detail.
I would happily recommend Graham and the team at Edward Architects. They always combine commercial understanding with design.
Edward Architects has been extremely responsive with a very good understanding of the project.
Edward Architects provide an invaluable service to suit our offshore base. We have absolute confidence in giving them full control of our UK developments.
Edward Architects are a pleasure to work with and the service we receive from them is consistently excellent.
I have found Edward Architects to be extremely prompt and professional at all times.
We’re always on
the lookout for
great talent
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