Business Details
Your Trusted Chartered Architects in York
PPIY Architects is a long-established RIBA Chartered architectural practice based in York with extensive experience across community, conservation, heritage, ecclesiastical, residential, education, and transport sectors. Our team of directors and architects delivers high-quality projects tailored to client needs, supported by repeat commissions from organisations like Historic England, Network Rail, and various church bodies. We combine specialist knowledge with a personal service, ensuring director-level involvement throughout every project. Our expertise includes Quinquennial Inspections, CDM coordination, and sustainable design principles like PassivHaus.With over 30 years of railway project experience and award-winning conservation work, we prioritise preserving historic value while implementing modern solutions. Our client-focused approach balances technical excellence with creative problem-solving, demonstrated through landmark projects such as Richmond Railway Station's redevelopment and Holgate Windmill's restoration. We maintain strong relationships with local craftsmen and adhere to Historic England's Conservation Principles to deliver context-sensitive designs.
Services
Architectural Design
Heritage Conservation
Ecclesiastical Projects
Residential Development
Railway Architecture
Sustainable Renovations
Quinquennial Inspections
Community Spaces
Listed Building Repairs
Urban Regeneration
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years' experience in heritage and ecclesiastical architecture
- Our directors provide continuous project involvement from concept to completion
- Award-winning conservation expertise recognised by York Design Awards
- We specialise in complex railway and listed building projects
- Our team includes RICS-accredited conservation surveyors and CDM professionals
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
- Architects Registration Board (ARB)
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Services
Heritage Conservation
Specialist conservation of Grade I/II listed buildings using traditional materials and techniques. Our team holds RICS accreditation for church inspections and has completed award-winning projects like St Margaret's Church spire reconstruction. We balance historic integrity with modern functionality through detailed archival research and craftsmen collaboration.
Ecclesiastical Architecture
Comprehensive church services including Quinquennial Inspections, liturgical reordering, and heritage lottery-funded restorations. Recent work includes St Clements Church's LED lighting scheme and Malton Methodist Church's community-focused extension while maintaining listed status.
Railway Architecture
Pioneering railway projects spanning 30+ years, including North Yorkshire Moors Railway's Carriage Works and Richmond Station's regeneration. Our expertise covers listed station refurbishments, footbridge repairs, and operational heritage railway facilities within floodplain constraints.
Sustainable Design
PassivHaus principles applied to projects like Bootham Junior School's energy-neutral extension and Ebor Hall's retrofit. We integrate modern sustainability with historic structures through thermal modelling and renewable energy solutions.
Community Regeneration
Transforming historic sites into functional community assets, exemplified by York Cemetery's Harriet Centre and St John's Church's accessible extension. Our approach combines public consultation with sensitive architectural interventions.
People
Mark Druery
Director
Chartered Architect (ARB/RIBA) with 20+ years' experience across education, ecclesiastical, and transport sectors. Qualified CDM Principal Designer, specialising in railway projects and heritage buildings.
Graham Saxton
Director
RICS-accredited conservation surveyor specialising in church Quinquennial Inspections. Holds first-class degree in Building Surveying and manages numerous diocesan inspection programmes across Yorkshire.
Rosie Lucas
Part II Architectural Assistant
Recent MArch graduate from Sheffield Hallam University focusing on ecclesiastical conservation. Supports educational sector projects and actively engages with National Trust heritage initiatives.
Questions
What architectural services does PPIY offer?
We provide full architectural design, heritage conservation, Quinquennial Inspections, railway station redevelopment, and sustainable renovation services for listed and historic buildings.
Do you specialise in heritage building projects?
Yes, with over 30 years' experience in Grade I/II listed buildings, including churches, windmills, and railway infrastructure, using traditional materials and techniques.
Which sectors do you work with?
We specialise in ecclesiastical, educational, transport, residential, and community sectors, with notable clients including Network Rail and Historic England.
How do you approach conservation projects?
We follow Historic England's Conservation Principles, using 3D modelling for complex structures and collaborating with specialist craftsmen for authentic restorations.
Can you handle large-scale regeneration projects?
Yes, demonstrated through projects like Richmond Railway Station's transformation into a community hub and Pickering Carriage Works' 7,000m² railway facilities.
