Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Lichfield & Cheltenham
BHB Architects is a distinguished architectural practice formed through the merger of two award-winning firms established in 1946 and 1986 respectively. Our team of over 40 professionals, including 15 chartered architects, delivers high-quality architectural solutions across diverse sectors for private and public clients. With 90 years of combined experience, we specialise in architectural design, conservation, interior design, and sustainability consultancy. Our approach combines deep technical expertise with a commitment to understanding client objectives and creating buildings that enhance communities. We maintain RIBA chartered status and have extensive experience working with historic buildings and modern developments.Our services span all RIBA work stages from feasibility studies to project completion. We prioritise sustainable design principles, integrating biodiversity, carbon reduction, and water efficiency into our projects. Our team's expertise in BIM and 3D visualisation ensures modern, coordinated design outputs. We have successfully completed notable projects including church solar installations and BREEAM-rated office fitouts. Our dedication to excellence has earned us multiple industry awards for new housing developments, conservation work, and regeneration projects.
Services
Architectural Design
Conservation
Interior Design
Sustainability Consultancy
BIM Services
Details
- Year established: 1946
Highlights and features
- 90 years of combined architectural expertise across two award-winning practices
- RIBA chartered practice with 15 qualified architects in our team
- Specialists in integrating sustainability with historic building conservation
- Proven track record delivering BREEAM Excellent-rated projects
- Comprehensive services covering all RIBA plan of work stages
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design service creates innovative solutions that balance aesthetic appeal with functional requirements. We work across all RIBA work stages, from initial feasibility studies to project completion. Our team specialises in designing buildings that respond to their context while meeting modern performance standards, with particular expertise in integrating contemporary designs within historic settings.
Conservation
We specialise in preserving architectural heritage through expert conservation services. Our accredited team handles listed building applications, quinquennial inspections, and sensitive adaptations of historic structures. We combine deep respect for original materials with modern sustainability principles to ensure historic buildings remain functional for future generations while maintaining their character and integrity.
Interior Design
Our in-house interior design team creates cohesive spaces that complement architectural exteriors. We focus on delivering functional, aesthetically pleasing environments for both new builds and refurbishments. Our chartered status ensures seamless integration of interior elements with structural requirements, while our attention to detail creates spaces that enhance user experience and meet commercial objectives.
Sustainability Consultancy
We provide comprehensive sustainability advice covering biodiversity, carbon reduction, and resource efficiency. Our experts implement solutions like green roofs, low-carbon materials, and energy-efficient systems. We help clients achieve BREEAM ratings and meet environmental regulations through strategic planning from project inception, ensuring sustainable outcomes without compromising design quality.
BIM Services
Our BIM services deliver coordinated digital representations of building projects to improve collaboration and reduce errors. We provide 3D visualisations, virtual reality environments, and model coordination for complex developments. This technology enables clients to experience spaces before construction, improving decision-making and ensuring all stakeholders share a clear vision of the final outcome.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services covering all RIBA work stages, including design, conservation, interior design, sustainability consultancy, and BIM coordination.
Do you specialise in historic building projects?
Yes, we have a dedicated conservation team with extensive experience working on listed buildings and historic sites across the UK.
Can you help achieve sustainability certifications?
We have successfully delivered BREEAM Excellent-rated projects and can guide clients through sustainability certification processes using our environmental expertise.
What areas do you cover?
Based in Lichfield and Cheltenham, we work across the UK on projects ranging from Birmingham city centre developments to rural conservation schemes.
How do you use technology in design?
We employ BIM, 3D visualisation, and virtual reality tools to improve design coordination and help clients better understand proposed spaces before construction begins.
What makes your practice different?
Our combination of 90 years' experience, RIBA accreditation, and focus on integrating sustainability with heritage conservation creates unique value for clients.
