What we do
Just one thing before you continue, we believe in honesty, especially with costs, so there are no unexpected surprises. Our projects often have budgets over £100K, however, if you're just looking for design and planning permission help, we’re also very happy to assist.
From brand new homes to charming heritage renovations, transformative extensions, eco homes and even commercial spaces like shops and yoga studios - we do it all. We've organised what we do into different categories, giving you an insight into how we work and how we can create something wonderful together.
Every client and site are unique, BCAE Architects blend creative design with technical precision, crafting luxurious, buildable homes.
New Homes
Designing your dream home.
We understand the impact of a home that doesn’t fit your lifestyle—it complicates daily tasks, frustrates with inefficient layouts, and lacks the natural light and ventilation that uplift your mood. A well-designed new home, however, can be transformative, offering sanctuary, strength, and adaptability as your family evolves.
Our new-build homes embrace sustainability, integrating eco-friendly features like ground source heat pumps, solar panels, and superior insulation to reduce energy consumption and carbon footprints. We offer flexibility, tailoring homes to meet sustainability standards such as PassivHaus or zero-carbon neutrality, ensuring each design reflects your unique values and budget.
Whether you’re self-managing the build or working with contractors, we guide you through every step, from concept to construction, ensuring your home aligns with your vision. Our designs prioritise luxury and functionality, creating bespoke living spaces that enhance your lifestyle.
Sensitive Sites
Whether your site is nestled within the Green Belt, open countryside, a historic barn, or a listed building. Each project is an opportunity to craft a home that not only enhances its environment but feels like it has always been part of the landscape.
Every project begins with understanding. Whether it’s a small plot on the edge of a village or a larger area for potential self-builds, we start by digging deep into the site’s history, character, and potential. We want to uncover its story, build a vision together, and design spaces that truly belong.
We prioritise green spaces and layouts that encourage connection. It’s about the in-between spaces as much as the buildings themselves – the pathways, any shared areas, and views that make a place feel alive.
Refurbishments & Extensions
Breathing new life into existing spaces.
Sometimes, your perfect family home which has sentimental qualities in your ideal location, just doesn’t work for your growing family anymore, here at BCAE we can transform your existing home into one that improves the functionality and creates amazing spaces with wow-factor. Whether it’s a single storey domestic extension, or converting a bungalow into a multi-storey home and loft conversions, we can help create a new space in your home, or offer it a new lease on life.
Interior Design
Making interiors uniquely yours.
We understand that the interiors are just as important to the functionality of the building as the architecture, at BCAE we believe that the two go hand in hand in creating beautiful spaces that we can thoroughly appreciate and enjoy. Our approach ensures that the interior of each project is a seamless extension of the architecture, designed to enhance your daily living experience.
The design of every home is made up of countless tiny decisions, and we want each one of those to be right—whether it's kitchen storage, bathroom taps, the view from the bed, where you'll place your keys, or how spaces connect—each detail is thoughtfully considered.
Adaptive Homes for Independent Living
We specialise in creating homes that meet specific needs, reducing the barriers to independent living for people with disabilities. Our expertise spans from identifying and assessing suitable accommodation to designing and delivering bespoke adaptations that enhance quality of life. Acting as accommodation experts in cases of clinical negligence and personal injury, we work closely with clients, their legal teams, and clinical advisors to ensure every home is tailored to the individual.
Our approach blends architectural skill with a deep understanding of accessibility, taking each project from initial property search through planning, detailed design, and full project management. Whether adapting an existing home or starting from scratch, we focus on creating spaces that not only function beautifully but also empower independence.
This process is rooted in collaboration. We coordinate with a wide range of stakeholders - from occupational therapists to specialist suppliers – ensuring that every detail, from spatial layout to bespoke fittings, is carefully considered. Our goal is simple: to create homes that are more than just accessible, but life-enhancing, secure, and truly personal to those who live in them.
Placemaking
Creating vibrant spaces to live, work, and gather. From multiple homes, to site wide masterplans.
We also work on larger scale developments, whether that’s multiple homes on the same site or masterplans for large developments. Our approach is centred on community-led design, focusing on creating vibrant, liveable spaces that maximise the potential of each site. We carefully consider how to maintain green spaces, preserve views, and create a sense of place that enhances the quality of life for residents.
Our "placemaking" philosophy ensures that every development is not just functional, but a space with real value and character. Whether it’s a residential development or a broader masterplan, we prioritise thoughtful design that balances density with liveability, ensuring that each project contributes positively to its surroundings and community.”
Beyond residential projects, we are passionate about working with developers and businesses across the North-West to create environments which work for their specific purpose. We are also keen to collaborate with independent businesses and community groups, enhancing everything from shops and workspaces to workshops and yoga studios.
