Business Details
12 Years
experience
Expert Architects in Wakefield
Sten Architecture is a professional architectural practice with a team of experienced directors and technicians who bring decades of expertise in residential, commercial, and urban design projects. Our directors have accumulated over 25 years of experience in the private sector, working on award-winning residential developments, mixed-use schemes, and large-scale masterplanning projects across the UK. We specialise in providing comprehensive architectural services, from initial feasibility studies and site appraisals to detailed planning applications and building regulations compliance.Our approach combines technical excellence with a deep understanding of client needs, ensuring that each project is tailored to meet specific requirements while adhering to the highest standards of design and functionality. With a strong focus on collaboration and innovation, we work closely with clients, local authorities, and consultants to deliver successful developments that enhance the built environment and create lasting value for communities.
Services
Feasibility Sketches
Masterplanning
Residential Layouts
Urban Design
Mixed Use Layouts
Building Regulations Drawings
Design and Access Statements
Extensions and Conversions
Conveyance Plans
High-Quality Visualisations
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in residential and commercial architecture.
- Our team includes RIBA-accredited professionals with expertise in masterplanning.
- We provide end-to-end services from feasibility studies to building regulations.
- Our client-focused approach ensures tailored solutions for every project.
- We combine technical expertise with innovative design principles.
Associations and certifications
- Urban Design Group (UDG)
Services
Feasibility Sketches
Our feasibility sketch layouts assess site viability through detailed analysis of accommodation schedules, density calculations, and land coverage. We specialise in evaluating residential, mixed-use, and industrial sites to determine development potential. This service helps clients make informed decisions about land promotion and planning strategies.
Masterplanning
We create comprehensive masterplans for residential and mixed-use developments, incorporating movement networks and connectivity studies. Our expertise includes producing illustrative materials for outline applications and detailed plans for full submissions. We work closely with local authorities and consultants to ensure commercially viable solutions.
Residential Layouts
Our residential layout service covers schemes from small infill sites to large-scale developments. With over 25 years' experience in the sector, we deliver detailed designs that balance density requirements with quality of life considerations. We specialise in creating layouts that meet planning authority expectations.
Building Regulations
We produce full building regulation drawing packages and coordinate applications with approved control bodies. Our technical team ensures compliance with current standards while maintaining design integrity. We also offer tendering assistance and builder selection services for complete project management.
Urban Design
As a recognised urban design practice, we create design frameworks and movement studies that shape successful developments. Our services include producing design codes, access statements, and detailed site layouts that balance commercial viability with community needs across various scales.
People
Stuart Link
Director
With 25 years' experience, Stuart specialises in residential architecture, having worked on award-winning developments and listed building conversions. He leads large-scale projects nationwide and has expertise in planning applications and Homes England tenders.
Ben Simcox
Director
Ben brings 20 years' architectural experience, focusing on residential and mixed-use schemes. He has worked on industrial conversions and large-scale masterplanning projects, with expertise in site appraisals and planning coordination for major developers.
Simon Hicks
Director
Co-founding Sten in 2014, Simon has 26 years' experience in architectural practice and house building. He specialises in large-scale residential projects and nurtures emerging design talent within the practice while managing major client commissions.
Thom Sylvester
Director
Thom has 20 years' experience in technical architecture, including SAP calculations and sustainable design standards. He previously worked with national house builders, managing planning processes and technical aspects of residential developments.
Steve Davison
Technical Manager
With 25 years' technical expertise, Steve oversees building regulations compliance and produces detailed working drawings. He manages the transition from planning approval to construction documentation, ensuring regulatory adherence for large residential schemes.
Questions
What architectural services does Sten Architecture offer?
We provide feasibility studies, masterplanning, residential layouts, urban design, building regulations drawings, and planning application coordination for residential and mixed-use developments.
How experienced is your architectural team?
Our directors have over 25 years' combined experience in residential architecture, with expertise in large-scale developments and planning processes across the UK.
Can you help with planning applications?
Yes, we coordinate full planning applications including design and access statements, feasibility assessments, and liaison with local authorities and consultants.
Do you work on commercial projects?
While our focus is residential, we handle mixed-use schemes incorporating commercial elements and have experience with industrial conversions and business park developments.
What areas do you cover?
We operate UK-wide, with projects completed in Yorkshire, the Midlands, London, and the South East, working with both national and local developers.
How do you approach urban design?
Our urban design services include movement studies, design codes, and masterplans that balance commercial viability with community needs, following UDG-recognised principles.
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