Business Details
46 Years
experience
Expert Architectural Services in London
Colman Architects is a multi-award-winning architecture practice with over 30 years of experience delivering successful construction projects. Our ethos centres on collaborating closely with clients to create sustainable, thriving environments in both new build and existing buildings. With a team of 20-25 architects, our board of directors maintains intimate project oversight, supported by a senior management team with decades of combined expertise. We pride ourselves on quality control, hands-on management, and a fabric-first approach to environmental enhancements.Our services span master planning, offices, residential, retail, leisure, interior design, and mixed-use developments. We work proactively to solve problems, maintain commercial viability, and add value to client assets. Our projects often surpass expectations by reimagining the hidden potential of buildings and sites. We ensure seamless handovers through regular inspections and audited procedures, prioritising client satisfaction and the long-term usability of completed spaces.
Services
Architecture
Feasibility Studies
Building Design
Interior Design
Space Planning
Urban Design
Conservation
Master Planning
Project Management
Sustainability Studies
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- Over 30 years of experience in architectural design and project delivery
- Team of 20-25 architects with hands-on senior management oversight
- Proven expertise in heritage conservation and listed building projects
- Client-centric approach prioritising commercial viability and asset value
- Award-winning track record in sustainable and innovative design
What people say
Quality of work
Punctuality
Excellent customer service
Creative solutions
Expertise in listed buildings
Services
Architecture
We provide comprehensive architectural services from concept to completion. Our team specialises in creating innovative, functional spaces for commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments. With expertise in both modern builds and heritage projects, we balance aesthetic appeal with practical requirements. Our approach integrates sustainability and commercial viability to deliver lasting value for clients across London and the UK.
Conservation
Our conservation specialists protect and enhance historic buildings while meeting modern needs. We secure listed building consents and implement sensitive environmental upgrades. Recent projects include Grade II listed workspace conversions with EPC ratings of A for offices. Our fabric-first methodology preserves architectural integrity while improving energy efficiency and usability for contemporary occupants.
Master Planning
We create strategic master plans for large-scale urban regeneration projects. Our expertise includes repositioning shopping centres, designing mixed-use communities, and improving public spaces. Recent work spans sustainable neighbourhoods in China and town centre revitalisations in the UK. We balance commercial, residential, and leisure elements to create cohesive, future-proof environments that enhance local areas.
Interior Design
Our interior design team creates tailored environments for offices, retail spaces, and residential properties. We focus on maximising functionality while maintaining aesthetic appeal. Services include space planning, material specification, and bespoke furniture design. Recent projects feature contemporary office fit-outs with EPC B ratings and luxury apartment refurbishments completed in fast-track programmes within listed buildings.
Project Management
We provide end-to-end project management from initial brief to handover. Our services include cost control, contractor selection, and regulatory compliance. We act as lead consultants coordinating multidisciplinary teams. Our rigorous quality assurance processes ensure timely delivery to the highest standards, with regular client updates throughout the construction phase.
People
Trevor Colman
Senior Partner
With over 30 years' experience, Trevor leads strategic direction while maintaining hands-on involvement in key projects. His expertise spans complex urban regeneration and heritage conservation.
David Liddell
Director
David oversees project delivery with a focus on commercial developments. He specialises in navigating planning processes for listed buildings and mixed-use schemes.
Simon Hastings
Senior Associate
Simon leads design teams with expertise in sustainable architecture. He has particular experience in residential conversions and energy-efficient building upgrades.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services including design, planning, conservation, and project management for commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.
Do you work on listed buildings?
Yes, we specialise in listed building projects with extensive experience securing planning and listed building consents for heritage properties.
Can you handle large-scale urban developments?
We have significant expertise in master planning and regenerating shopping centres, town centres, and mixed-use schemes across the UK and internationally.
How do you ensure project quality?
Our senior team maintains hands-on oversight with regular site inspections and audited procedures to guarantee high standards from start to finish.
What sustainability approaches do you use?
We employ fabric-first principles and environmental upgrades to achieve high EPC ratings while preserving architectural integrity in heritage projects.
