Business Details
Expert Architectural Services in Warwick
Established with a commitment to quality design and client-focused service, we are a modern architectural practice blending traditional expertise with innovative technology. Our team of 22 professionals includes chartered architects, architectural technologists, and graduates, supported by structured training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes. We specialise in sectors such as education, healthcare, and commercial development, delivering projects through methodical design strategies and Building Information Modelling (BIM) for enhanced coordination and visualisation. Accredited to ISO 9001 for quality assurance and ISO 14001 for environmental management, our practice maintains a certified commitment to excellence.Our collaborative approach combines hands-on knowledge with academic expertise, ensuring each project benefits from continuity, technical precision, and a client-centric focus. With experience spanning from school refurbishments to masterplanning complex urban sites, we provide tailored architectural solutions that balance functionality, sustainability, and aesthetic value. Our track record includes landmark projects such as the Aston University Teaching Spaces and City North Sports Centre, reflecting our ability to adapt to diverse client needs while maintaining high standards of service delivery.
Services
Building Design
Master Planning
3D Visualisation
BIM Implementation
Interior Design
Planning Appeals
Refurbishments
Sustainability Consultancy
Construction Management
Client Representation
Highlights and features
- We employ 22 staff including chartered RIBA/BIAT members and architecture graduates.
- Our ISO 9001 certification ensures rigorous quality assurance standards.
- We utilise BIM for improved project coordination and maintenance planning.
- Continuing Professional Development guarantees up-to-date legislative knowledge.
- Proven track record in complex education and healthcare sector projects.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- Investors in People
Services
Building Design
We employ systematic design strategies to develop projects from initial brief through to construction. Our process includes concept development, planning negotiations, and detailed technical documentation. By maintaining director-level oversight throughout, we ensure each project achieves functional excellence while adhering to regulatory requirements. Our expertise spans educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and commercial developments.
BIM Implementation
Using Autodesk Revit, we deliver coordinated building information models that enhance project visualisation and maintenance planning. Our BIM approach facilitates automatic clash detection and produces intelligent 3D models for improved post-completion management. This technology-driven methodology benefits stakeholders through increased efficiency and reduced risks during construction phases.
Master Planning
Through comprehensive site analysis and stakeholder consultation, we create inclusive masterplans for education and commercial clients. Our process combines digital visualisation with community engagement to establish enduring development visions. Recent projects demonstrate our ability to transform complex urban environments while respecting heritage and functional requirements.
Refurbishments
We specialise in extending building lifecycles through strategic interior redesigns. Our approach optimises spatial functionality while maintaining structural integrity. By integrating modern materials, lighting schemes, and sustainable technologies, we deliver transformative solutions that meet contemporary usage requirements without compromising original architectural character.
Planning Appeals
Our team provides expert witness services for planning appeals, including evidence preparation and public inquiry representation. Leveraging extensive technical knowledge and design expertise, we produce compelling visualisations and documentation to support development cases. This service benefits clients facing complex planning challenges or heritage-related restrictions.
People
Andrew Foster
Senior Partner
With over 25 years of architectural experience, Andrew leads major education sector projects. He specialises in balancing heritage preservation with modern functionality, delivering award-winning school refurbishments and university facilities that enhance learning environments through innovative spatial design.
Alistair Brown
Partner
Alistair oversees commercial development projects, focusing on sustainable urban regeneration. His expertise in masterplanning complex sites combines technical precision with community engagement strategies to create commercially viable, environmentally responsible developments across the Midlands region.
David Sercombe
Partner
Specialising in healthcare architecture, David leads hospital expansion and clinic design projects. He ensures regulatory compliance while prioritising patient-centric design principles. His background in technical architecture contributes to resolving complex building services integration challenges in sensitive environments.
Stephen Jackson
Associate Director
Stephen manages residential care home projects, focusing on accessible design standards and dementia-friendly spatial planning. His experience spans adapting listed buildings for modern care requirements while maintaining historical integrity across multiple UK locations.
Clare Forster
Practice Manager
Clare coordinates client relations and project resources, ensuring smooth implementation of quality assurance protocols. With a background in architectural technology, she bridges communication between design teams and clients, maintaining ISO 9001 compliance across all projects.
Questions
Which sectors does David Robotham specialise in?
We specialise in education, healthcare, commercial developments, and residential sectors. Our portfolio includes projects for universities, schools, care homes, and mixed-use urban developments across the UK.
Do you handle listed building renovations?
Yes, we have extensive experience in refurbishing listed buildings while integrating modern requirements. Recent projects include heritage-sensitive school extensions and adaptive reuse of historic buildings for contemporary functions.
How do you incorporate sustainability?
We achieve sustainability through BIM optimisation, material lifecycle analysis, and passive design principles. Our ISO 14001 certification ensures environmental considerations are embedded throughout every project phase.
Can you assist with planning permission challenges?
Yes, we provide expert witness services for planning appeals, including public inquiry representation and visualisation support to demonstrate development benefits to local authorities and communities.
What quality standards do you maintain?
We are certified to ISO 9001 for quality management and ISO 14001 for environmental systems. Our Investors in People accreditation confirms our commitment to staff development and service excellence.
How do you ensure project continuity?
Each project has designated directors and permanent teams combining design and technical expertise. This structure ensures consistent knowledge through all stages from initial concept to construction completion.
