Business Details
19 Years
experience
Sustainable Architectural Design Services UK
Established in 2007, UrbanEdge Architecture is a forward-thinking architectural practice with offices in Stamford and Nottingham. As a 100% employee-owned business since 2024, we prioritise client-focused design, sustainability, and innovation across sectors including industrial, retail, later living, residential, and leisure. Our team of experienced architects and landscape designers delivers net-zero carbon projects, such as retirement communities for Inspired Villages, while adhering to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.We foster a collaborative culture, invest in staff development, and integrate Biodiversity Net Gain into our landscape schemes. Our values of creativity, collaboration, and results orientation underpin our commitment to transforming site limitations into opportunities. With expertise in Principal Designer (Building Regulations) services under the Building Safety Act 2022, we guide clients through compliance while maintaining a focus on community engagement and environmental responsibility.
Services
Architectural Design
Landscape Design
Principal Designer (Building Regulations)
Sustainable Design Consultancy
Biodiversity Net Gain Planning
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We are 100% employee-owned, fostering a culture of shared responsibility and innovation.
- Our ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accreditations demonstrate commitment to quality and environmental management.
- We pioneered net-zero carbon retirement communities for the UK's largest integrated operators.
- Our in-house landscape design team ensures seamless integration of architectural and environmental planning.
- We provide expert Principal Designer (Building Regulations) services compliant with the Building Safety Act 2022.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001:2015
- ISO 14001:2015
- CHAS Designer and Principal Designer
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design services create innovative, sustainable solutions tailored to client needs. We specialise in industrial, retail, residential, and later living sectors, delivering projects that balance aesthetics with functionality. Our team ensures compliance with building regulations while prioritising energy efficiency and environmental impact reduction.
Landscape Design
We integrate landscape design with architectural projects to enhance site value and planning approval chances. Our expertise includes Biodiversity Net Gain, heritage conservation, and creating functional outdoor spaces that support ecological balance and community well-being across commercial and residential developments.
Principal Designer (Building Regulations)
Urban Edge provides legally required Principal Designer (Building Regulations) services under the Building Safety Act 2022. We ensure compliance through design reviews, competence assessments, and documentation tracking, offering clients a structured approach to regulatory requirements and risk management for safe, future-proof buildings.
Sustainable Design Consultancy
We guide clients toward energy-efficient, sustainable construction methods and materials. Our consultancy includes net-zero carbon strategies, renewable energy integration, and compliance with environmental standards, ensuring projects meet budget constraints while contributing to a cleaner future through innovative, viable design solutions.
Biodiversity Net Gain Planning
Our landscape team collaborates with ecologists to incorporate Biodiversity Net Gain into development schemes. This service ensures projects enhance local ecosystems while meeting planning requirements, creating biodiverse, attractive spaces that support climate resilience and regulatory compliance across residential, industrial, and heritage sectors.
People
Tom McNamara
Founder & Director
Tom McNamara co-founded UrbanEdge Architecture and brings extensive industry experience. He focuses on client relationships and strategic direction, ensuring the practice maintains its reputation for delivering viable, high-quality schemes while fostering employee ownership and innovation.
Russell Gay
Founder & Director
Russell Gay, a founding director, has a strong background in sales and marketing. He plays a key role in business development and client engagement, leveraging his expertise to expand the practice's portfolio and maintain its client-focused approach.
Thomas Baines
Associate Director
Thomas Baines leads the Principal Designer (Building Regulations) team. With APS registration and expertise in compliance, he ensures projects meet Building Safety Act requirements. He develops internal toolkits and supports clients on high-risk developments.
Andrew Cottage
Head of Landscape Design
Andrew Cottage heads the landscape design team, specialising in integrating Biodiversity Net Gain into projects. His work enhances planning approvals and creates sustainable outdoor spaces, combining ecological benefits with functional design across multiple sectors.
Julie Gay
Founder & Director
Julie Gay contributes her sales and marketing expertise to Urban Edge's leadership. As a founder, she helps shape the practice's growth strategy and client engagement approach, ensuring alignment with core values of innovation and sustainability.
Questions
What architectural services does Urban Edge offer?
We provide architectural design for industrial, retail, residential, and later living sectors, including net-zero carbon developments and Principal Designer (Building Regulations) services under the Building Safety Act 2022.
Are you accredited for quality and environmental standards?
Yes, we hold ISO 9001:2015 for quality management and ISO 14001:2015 for environmental management, alongside CHAS Designer and Principal Designer certifications.
How do you incorporate sustainability into projects?
We prioritise energy-efficient materials, renewable energy integration, and Biodiversity Net Gain planning, ensuring developments meet environmental standards while balancing budget constraints and functional requirements.
What is your approach to employee ownership?
Since 2024, we've been 100% employee-owned through an Employee Ownership Trust, fostering shared responsibility, innovation, and long-term sustainability while maintaining our founding management team.
Can you assist with Biodiversity Net Gain requirements?
Our landscape team collaborates with ecologists to integrate Biodiversity Net Gain into schemes, enhancing ecological value while meeting planning regulations for residential, industrial, and heritage projects.
Do you offer landscape design services independently?
Yes, our landscape team works independently on heritage conservation, residential, and industrial projects, creating functional outdoor spaces that support biodiversity and improve planning approval chances.
