Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chartered Architects in Broadway, Cotswolds
At ARB Architecture, we believe architecture transcends mere construction. Established in 2011, our practice prioritises relationships with clients, contractors, and design teams to deliver buildings that embody excellence, value, and enduring quality. Our approach combines rigorous self-assessment, continuous training, and client-centric design, ensuring every project balances functionality with aesthetic joy. With expertise spanning contemporary design, sustainability, and historic conservation, we specialise in navigating complex planning challenges, particularly in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.Our teams practical problem-solving and deep understanding of traditional construction methods have enabled successful delivery of projects others deemed unviable. We maintain transparency throughout the process, offering clear guidance from initial concept to final execution.
Services
Architectural Design
Historic Building Consultancy
Project Management
3D Rendering
Planning Permission
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years' experience in historic building conservation
- Our team provides practical solutions for challenging rural sites
- We utilise advanced 3D rendering for design visualisation
- We maintain direct client communication throughout projects
- Our practice secures planning permissions in sensitive landscapes
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Practice
- RIBA
What people say
Results beyond expectations
Calm and professional
Practical approach
Excellent conservation foundation
Secured planning permissions
Services
Architectural Design
We create bespoke architectural solutions combining modern functionality with heritage sensitivity. Our team delivers innovative designs for new builds, extensions, and conservation projects. Clients benefit from our expertise in achieving planning approvals for challenging sites.
Historic Building Consultancy
Specialist guidance for listed buildings and heritage sites. We provide detailed surveys, conservation management plans, and statutory compliance support. Our approach preserves historical integrity while meeting modern usage requirements.
Project Management
Comprehensive project management from concept to completion. We coordinate contractors, monitor budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance. Our hands-on approach guarantees quality control throughout the building process.
3D Rendering
Advanced 3D visualisation services transform designs into realistic digital models. This technology aids planning applications and client decision-making through accurate spatial representations and material previews.
Planning Permission
Expert assistance with planning submissions and appeals. We specialise in securing approvals for complex projects in protected landscapes. Our track record includes successful applications for barn conversions and equestrian facilities.
People
Alex Bolt
Managing Director
Chartered architect with 15+ years' conservation experience. Former National Trust collaborator specialising in challenging rural developments. Leads practice with focus on practical design solutions and client communication.
Khurram Shah
Architect
RIBA-registered architect skilled in residential projects and 3D visualisation. Expert in transforming traditional designs into modern living spaces while maintaining heritage compliance across medium and large-scale developments.
Samantha Stevens
Architectural Designer
Award-winning designer with 12 years' experience in conservation and urban design. Proficient in digital design tools and international project delivery, including masterplanning and complex barn conversion schemes.
Dean Sutton
Design Consultant
Architectural technician with 30 years' construction expertise. Specialises in resolving complex building challenges and translating design concepts into practical construction solutions for diverse project types.
Emily Bolt
Office Manager
Oversees practice operations and digital communications. Coordinates project timelines and client interactions while managing social media presence to showcase completed developments and ongoing projects.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services including design, planning applications, building regulations, project management, and 3D visualisation for residential, commercial, and heritage projects.
Which areas do you cover?
Our primary service areas include the Cotswolds, Midlands, Devon, and Cornwall, with particular expertise in rural and conservation zone developments.
Do you specialise in historic buildings?
Yes, we have extensive experience with listed buildings and conservation projects, including quinquennial inspections and conservation management plans for churches and heritage properties.
Can you help with planning permission?
We specialise in securing planning approvals for challenging sites, including AONBs, with a proven track record of successful barn conversions and equestrian facility developments.
What is your design approach?
We combine modern functionality with heritage sensitivity, using 3D rendering technology while maintaining practical solutions for construction challenges on difficult sites.
