Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Liverpool
Established in 2010, Prince Architects is a Liverpool-based architectural practice dedicated to delivering contemporary, sustainable, and innovative design solutions. Our founder, Ben Prince, brings over a decade of industry experience and RIBA chartered status to every project, ensuring technical excellence and creative vision. We specialise in tailoring architectural services to diverse client needs, from residential extensions and listed building refurbishments to commercial developments and masterplanning. Our approach prioritises collaboration, with a focus on understanding client aspirations and translating them into functional, aesthetically compelling spaces. We guide clients through every stage of the process, from initial concept design and planning applications to detailed specifications and construction oversight.Our portfolio demonstrates expertise across sectors, including leisure, residential, and commercial projects, with a commitment to sustainability and contextual sensitivity. By maintaining close client relationships and acting as intermediaries between stakeholders, we ensure projects meet both practical requirements and visionary goals. Our track record includes successful delivery of complex projects within budget and time constraints, supported by timely communication and problem-solving. We pride ourselves on demystifying architectural processes for clients, offering clear advice on materials, builders, and regulatory compliance. With studios in Liverpool's Baltic Triangle, we serve local and national clients, combining regional knowledge with broader industry insights to create spaces that enhance lives and environments.
Services
Concept Design
Scheme Design
Detailed Design
Specifications
Planning Applications
Project Management
Sustainability Consultation
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 14+ years of architectural expertise since 2010
- Our RIBA chartered architect ensures industry-leading standards
- We provide end-to-end project management from concept to completion
- Our designs prioritise sustainability and contextual sensitivity
- We maintain transparent communication throughout the design process
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
What people say
Perfect middle man
Delighted with design
Timely communication
Excellent problem-solving
Visionary approach
Services
Concept Design
Our concept design phase transforms client visions into preliminary architectural proposals. We develop creative solutions aligned with project briefs, budget constraints, and regulatory requirements. This stage establishes spatial relationships, material selections, and sustainability strategies while maintaining flexibility for client feedback and iterative refinement.
Detailed Design
Detailed design translates approved concepts into comprehensive technical drawings and specifications. We coordinate structural, mechanical, and electrical elements while ensuring compliance with building regulations. This phase produces dimensionally accurate plans, material schedules, and construction documentation to support tendering and implementation.
Planning Applications
We manage the full planning application process including feasibility assessments, submission preparation, and local authority liaison. Our expertise ensures compliance with zoning laws, heritage requirements, and environmental regulations while maximising approval chances through strategic design presentation.
Project Management
Our project management service coordinates all aspects of construction delivery. We monitor progress against timelines and budgets, manage contractor relationships, and ensure quality control. Regular site visits and client reporting maintain transparency throughout the build process.
Sustainability Consultation
We integrate sustainable principles across all project stages, from passive design strategies to material selection. Our consultation service identifies energy efficiency opportunities, renewable technology integration, and lifecycle cost benefits while maintaining aesthetic and functional requirements.
People
Ben Prince
Founder and Chartered Architect
Ben Prince established the practice in 2010 after qualifying as a RIBA chartered architect. With over 14 years' experience across diverse sectors, he combines technical expertise with creative vision. His background includes working at Liverpool's Brock Carmichael Architects prior to founding Prince Architects.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services including concept design, detailed drawings, planning applications, specifications, and construction project management across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
Do you work outside Liverpool?
While based in Liverpool, we undertake projects nationally. Our experience includes commissions from Bristol to the Lake District, adapting our approach to local contexts and regulations.
How do you handle listed building projects?
Our team has specific expertise in listed building refurbishments, balancing heritage conservation requirements with modern functionality through sensitive design interventions and specialist contractor coordination.
What sustainability principles do you apply?
We integrate passive design, natural materials, and energy-efficient systems while considering lifecycle costs. Recent projects feature green roofs, solar technology, and thermal performance optimisation.
How are project timelines managed?
We establish detailed schedules at project inception, with regular progress reviews. Our proactive approach anticipates potential delays and maintains communication between all stakeholders.
