Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architects in Herefordshire
We are versatile architects with imagination who have successfully delivered a wide variety of buildings across the UK and overseas. Our experience spans new builds, renovations, and conversions of residential, commercial, and industrial properties. We combine innovative design with a network of accredited specialists, including structural engineers, conservation experts, and environmental consultants, to ensure each project meets regulatory standards and client expectations.Our process begins with collaborative sketch planning, followed by detailed design development, planning applications, and building control compliance. We prioritise client needs, offering tailored solutions that enhance quality of life while adhering to budgetary and environmental considerations. With a focus on transparency and expertise, we guide clients through every stage of their architectural journey.
Services
Architectural Design
Planning Applications
Building Control
Expert Witness Reports
Party Wall Surveying
Conservation Projects
New Build Consultancy
Renovation Planning
Structural Calculations
Site Surveys
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of architectural experience across diverse project types.
- Our team combines innovative design with technical expertise for holistic solutions.
- We collaborate with accredited specialists to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Client-centric approach prioritising transparency, budget, and environmental impact.
- Registered members of RIBA and the Architects Registration Board.
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institute of British Architects
- Architects Registration Board
Services
Architectural Design
We create innovative architectural designs for new builds, renovations, and conversions. Our approach combines creative vision with technical precision to meet client needs and regulatory standards. Services include sketch planning, 3D visualisations, and detailed construction drawings for residential and commercial projects.
Planning Applications
Our team manages planning submissions and negotiations with local authorities. We prepare detailed proposals, conduct pre-application consultations, and address policy requirements to maximise approval chances. Services include planning appeals and compliance strategies for complex developments.
Building Control
We ensure projects meet Building Regulations through technical calculations, material specifications, and compliance documentation. Our services include energy efficiency assessments, structural engineering coordination, and liaison with approved inspectors for certification.
Expert Witness Reports
We provide expert testimony and reports for legal disputes involving construction, planning, or property conditions. Our evidence supports courts, insurance claims, and arbitration processes, combining technical expertise with clear, factual analysis.
Party Wall Surveying
We advise on Party Wall Act compliance, preparing schedules of condition and resolving disputes between adjoining owners. Our services include serving notices, coordinating surveyors, and ensuring legal requirements are met for extensions and structural alterations.
People
Nigel Cooper
Principal Architect
Nigel Cooper & Co. & Co. is a RIBA-registered architect with over 25 years of experience in residential and commercial projects. He specialises in new builds, conservation, and complex planning applications, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction across all developments.
Questions
What architectural services does Cooper & Co. & Co. & Co. offer?
We provide architectural design, planning applications, building control compliance, expert witness reports, party wall surveying, and conservation projects for residential and commercial properties.
Do you work outside Herefordshire?
Yes, we serve clients in Bromyard, Clifton, Ludlow, Tenbury, and other UK locations, with experience in international projects.
How do you involve clients in the design process?
We begin with collaborative sketch planning, incorporating client ideas before progressing to detailed designs and regulatory approvals.
What accreditations do you hold?
We are registered with the Architects Registration Board and members of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
Can you assist with planning applications?
Yes, we manage planning submissions, liaise with local authorities, and provide strategies to maximise approval chances.
Do you handle building regulations compliance?
We ensure projects meet Building Control standards, including structural calculations and energy efficiency requirements.
