Business Details
Your Trusted Architects in Stratford Upon Avon
Brown Matthews provides a comprehensive range of architectural services across the United Kingdom and internationally. Established with a forward-thinking ethos, we combine decades of experience with innovative design solutions tailored to client needs. Our team collaborates closely with clients to understand unique requirements, delivering cost-effective, high-quality projects across diverse sectors including education, healthcare, historic buildings, and residential developments.We prioritise social and environmental responsibility while maintaining the highest professional standards. Our skilled architects and support staff are selected for technical expertise and creative ability, ensuring each project benefits from dedicated leadership and multidisciplinary coordination. With a proven track record of repeat commissions, we focus on building long-term client relationships through reliability, transparency, and exceptional service delivery.
Services
Feasibility Studies
Conceptual Design
Planning Applications
Building Regulations
Project Management
Heritage Conservation
Commercial Architecture
Residential Design
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of architectural expertise across diverse sectors
- Our client-centric approach ensures tailored design solutions
- We maintain ISO 9001 certified quality management systems
- Our team includes RIBA-registered architects with specialist heritage skills
- We provide end-to-end project management from concept to completion
Services
Heritage Conservation
Specialist conservation services for listed buildings and heritage sites. Our RIBA-registered architects combine traditional techniques with modern compliance standards to preserve architectural integrity while enabling functional adaptation. Projects include quinquennial inspections, condition surveys, and sensitive restoration work.
Commercial Architecture
Tailored commercial space design solutions for offices, retail units, and mixed-use developments. We create functional, aesthetically pleasing environments that enhance productivity and customer experience while meeting planning regulations and accessibility requirements through collaborative client engagement.
Residential Design
Comprehensive residential architecture services including new builds, renovations, and loft conversions. Our approach balances spatial efficiency with aesthetic appeal, ensuring homes meet modern living standards while respecting local architectural context and planning constraints.
Project Management
End-to-end project management from initial concept to final handover. We coordinate multidisciplinary teams, monitor budgets and timelines, and ensure compliance with building regulations while maintaining transparent communication with clients throughout the development process.
Planning Applications
Expert planning submission services to secure necessary approvals. Our team prepares detailed documentation, conducts feasibility studies, and negotiates with local authorities to achieve successful outcomes for complex developments while addressing community concerns and regulatory requirements.
People
Steve Matthews
Principal Architect
Steve leads the practice with 30+ years' experience in architectural design and project management. His expertise spans commercial, residential, and heritage sectors, focusing on delivering innovative solutions that balance client needs with regulatory compliance.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services including feasibility studies, planning applications, building regulation compliance, project management, and specialist heritage conservation work across multiple sectors.
Do you work on listed buildings?
Yes, we have extensive experience with historic buildings, including quinquennial inspections, conservation plans, and sensitive restoration projects while maintaining modern functionality.
Can you handle commercial developments?
Our commercial architecture team specialises in office spaces, retail units, and mixed-use developments, delivering functional designs that meet planning requirements and business needs.
How do you ensure project quality?
We maintain ISO 9001 certified quality management systems, with regular internal audits and continuous staff training to ensure compliance with industry standards throughout every project phase.
What areas do you cover?
While based in Stratford Upon Avon, we operate nationwide across the UK and undertake select international projects, with established networks for effective remote project management.
