Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architects in Sheffield for Innovative Design
As an employee-owned Chartered Architects practice and member of the Employee Ownership Association, we deliver successful architectural projects of all scales. Our team of architects, designers, and technologists combine extensive skills with a commitment to sustainable development, creating buildings that enhance urban environments. With expertise in architecture, interior design, and urban regeneration, we specialise in transforming listed buildings, regenerating brownfield sites, and delivering innovative new developments.Our collaborative approach ensures projects meet client needs while maintaining commercial viability. We prioritise technical excellence, stakeholder engagement, and design quality, evidenced by our RIBA accreditation and successful delivery of complex schemes across residential, commercial, and heritage sectors.
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Urban Regeneration
Listed Building Restoration
Sustainable Design
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- Employee-owned practice ensuring client-focused commitment
- Chartered Architects with RIBA-accredited expertise
- Specialists in sustainable urban regeneration projects
- Proven track record with listed building conversions
- Collaborative approach across multidisciplinary project teams
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
- Employee Ownership Association
What people say
Pleasure to work with
Fantastic facility
Exceptional stakeholder management
Services
Architecture
Our architectural services encompass new build developments, urban regeneration schemes, and complex conversions. We specialise in creating sustainable, functional spaces that meet modern requirements while respecting historical contexts. Our team delivers projects from concept to completion, ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance throughout the design and construction process.
Interior Design
We create innovative interior environments tailored to client needs across commercial, residential, and hospitality sectors. Our designs prioritise functionality, aesthetics, and user experience while maintaining budgetary constraints. From office fit-outs to luxury residential schemes, we deliver spaces that enhance productivity and wellbeing through thoughtful spatial planning.
Urban Regeneration
Specialising in brownfield redevelopment and urban area revitalisation, we transform neglected sites into vibrant communities. Our approach combines heritage preservation with modern infrastructure, creating sustainable environments that meet contemporary living standards. We work closely with local authorities and stakeholders to deliver regeneration projects that benefit both residents and businesses.
Listed Building Restoration
We specialise in preserving historical structures while adapting them for modern use. Our conservation approach balances heritage requirements with contemporary functionality, employing traditional materials and techniques. From Grade II listed banks to historic country houses, we ensure sensitive restoration that maintains architectural integrity while meeting current building standards.
Sustainable Design
Our sustainable design services integrate environmental considerations throughout the building lifecycle. We employ passive design strategies, energy-efficient systems, and eco-friendly materials to create low-impact developments. From Code for Sustainable Homes assessments to net-zero carbon solutions, we help clients achieve environmental targets without compromising design quality or functionality.
People
Christofer Cooney
Architect / Director
Chartered Architect with 25+ years' experience leading residential and regeneration projects. Director at AXIS since 2001, specialising in high-profile developments including HSBC's UK headquarters and Heckfield Place spa. RIBA-accredited principal designer with expertise in sustainable assessment standards.
Katy Owen
Senior Architect
RIBA member specialising in retail spatial design and listed building restoration. Joined AXIS in 2010, delivering large masterplanning projects like North Street Quarter. Expert in architectural visualisation with experience across healthcare, residential, and commercial sectors.
Lee Oxley
Senior Technologist
Architectural technologist with 15+ years' experience in conservation and complex mixed-use developments. Joined AXIS in 2018, contributing technical expertise to projects like Royal Wharf. Specialises in delivering large-scale schemes with attention to detail and construction accuracy.
Ben Calton
Architectural Designer
Senior designer focusing on residential and commercial schemes. Experienced in regeneration projects including Norfolk Park redevelopment. Skilled in achieving planning approvals for challenging sites through innovative design solutions that balance commercial viability with architectural quality.
Ryan Possnett
Senior Technologist
Technical specialist in retail banking design with global standards implementation experience. Leads Nationwide Building Society account delivery, managing projects from small refurbishments to large acquisitions while maintaining client expectations and design integrity.
Questions
What architectural services does AXIS offer?
We provide full architectural services including new build design, listed building restoration, urban regeneration, interior design, and sustainable development solutions across residential, commercial, and heritage sectors.
Do you specialise in listed building projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience with listed buildings, including conversions of historic structures like Cocoa Works and The Bothy spa, combining heritage conservation with modern functionality.
Can you handle large-scale regeneration projects?
We specialise in urban regeneration, having delivered schemes like North Street Quarter and Saltaire Riverside, transforming brownfield sites into sustainable communities with mixed-use developments.
Are you RIBA-accredited architects?
Yes, we are Chartered Architects with RIBA membership and employ RIBA-registered principal designers who meet strict professional standards for construction safety regulations.
Do you offer interior design services?
Our interior design team creates functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces for commercial offices, retail environments, and residential developments, focusing on user experience and brand identity.
What sustainability credentials do you have?
We incorporate sustainable design principles in all projects, with team members qualified in Code for Sustainable Homes assessments and expertise in achieving environmental certifications like LEED Gold.
