Business Details
22 Years
experience
Expert Architects in Northamptonshire
Established in 2004, Robinson Lloyd is a multi-disciplinary practice led by Managing Director Stephen Lloyd-Loasby, who brings over 25 years of expertise in healthcare, education, and residential architecture. Our firm specialises in delivering design excellence across sectors including commercial, industrial, and listed buildings, with a strong emphasis on client collaboration and project integrity. Recognising challenges clients faced with third-party contractors misinterpreting designs, we expanded to offer a comprehensive design-and-build service through trusted partners like Grow Construction Ltd, ensuring adherence to specifications while maintaining budget and schedule.Our portfolio includes landmark projects such as the Portland Hospital extension and specialist SEN schools, reflecting our commitment to innovative solutions tailored to complex requirements. With a focus on overcoming technical challengesfrom retrofitting operating theatres in car parks to navigating sensitive planning lawswe prioritise long-term client relationships, evidenced by repeat commissions from institutions like Northampton General Hospital. Our team combines architectural creativity with practical expertise in health and safety compliance, feasibility studies, and CDM coordination, delivering end-to-end project management from concept to completion.
Services
Full Design and Build
Healthcare Architecture
Residential Design
Project Management
CDM Coordination
Feasibility Studies
Listed Building Advice
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in healthcare, education, and residential architecture.
- Our Managing Director personally oversees every project for a fully personalised service.
- We offer a unique design-and-build package with trusted contractors to ensure design integrity.
- Our team specialises in overcoming complex technical challenges in sensitive environments.
- We maintain long-term relationships with clients through consistent delivery of high-quality results.
What people say
Outstanding service
Refreshing experience
Expert they can trust
Successfully met tight deadlines
Preferred partner for expansions
Services
Full Design and Build
Our integrated design-and-build service ensures seamless project delivery from concept to completion. Collaborating with trusted contractors like Grow Construction Ltd, we maintain strict adherence to design specifications while managing budgets and timelines. This approach eliminates communication gaps between designers and builders, guaranteeing quality outcomes tailored to client needs across sectors including healthcare, education, and residential developments.
Healthcare Architecture
Specialising in healthcare facilities, we design complex medical environments including hospitals, diagnostic centres, and care homes. Our expertise covers compliance with stringent safety regulations, integration of specialist equipment, and creating therapeutic spaces that meet both clinical and patient needs. Notable projects include the Portland Hospital children's facility and the Harley Street Clinic CyberKnife Centre.
Project Management
We provide comprehensive project management services ensuring developments stay on schedule and within budget. Our team coordinates all aspects from planning approvals to construction phases, managing technical challenges like retrofitting theatres in car parks or installing radiation equipment in secure environments while maintaining continuous client communication.
CDM Coordination
Our CDM coordination service ensures full compliance with Construction Design and Management Regulations. We manage health and safety requirements across all project stages, advising clients on legal responsibilities while integrating risk assessments and coordinating between contractors to maintain safe working environments throughout construction phases.
Listed Building Advice
We offer specialist guidance for listed buildings and conservation projects, balancing preservation with modern functionality. Our experience includes Stoke House Care Home renovations and Georgian townhouse extensions, where we negotiate with conservation officers and specify traditional materials to maintain historical integrity while meeting contemporary usage needs.
People
Stephen Lloyd-Loasby
Managing Director
With over 25 years in architecture, Stephen specialises in healthcare and education projects while maintaining a passion for residential design. He co-founded Robinson Lloyd in 2004 and established a construction arm to ensure design integrity, personally overseeing client projects to guarantee quality delivery.
Questions
What sectors does Robinson Lloyd Architecture specialise in?
We specialise in healthcare, education, residential, commercial, and industrial architecture, with particular expertise in complex projects requiring technical precision and planning law knowledge.
Do you offer full project management services?
Yes, we provide end-to-end project management including design, planning, contractor coordination, and construction oversight through our trusted partners to ensure seamless delivery.
Can you handle listed building projects?
Our team has extensive experience with listed buildings, offering specialist advice on conservation, material selection, and planning compliance while integrating modern functional requirements.
How do you ensure design integrity during construction?
Through our design-and-build partnership with Grow Construction Ltd, we maintain strict control over material specifications and construction methods to prevent unauthorised design alterations.
What geographical areas do you cover?
While based in Northamptonshire, we operate nationwide with completed projects in London, Cambridge, Gloucestershire, and Staffordshire, among other UK locations.
