Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Liverpool
Established in 2011, Tom Black Architects brings over a decade of professional architectural expertise to both commercial and domestic projects. Our founder, Tom Black, previously spent ten years as a project architect on high-profile commissions including schools, social housing, office refurbishments, and sports stadia. We specialise in translating client objectives into comprehensive design solutions, with experience in listed buildings, conservation areas, and mixed-use developments. Our portfolio spans industrial, office, hospitality, and residential sectors, delivering innovative solutions for private clients and property developers.We pride ourselves on rigorous design approaches within challenging physical and regulatory contexts, combining technical proficiency with creative problem-solving. Our work includes landmark projects like the Liverpool One development and feasibility studies for Crown Paints, demonstrating our adaptability across scales and sectors. With a focus on client collaboration, we ensure every project aligns with functional requirements while maintaining architectural integrity.
Services
Commercial Architecture
Domestic Architecture
Listed Buildings
Housing Developments
Conservation Projects
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We have over 10 years of professional architectural experience.
- Our portfolio includes high-profile projects like Liverpool One.
- We specialise in listed buildings and conservation areas.
- We deliver tailored solutions for both private and commercial clients.
- Our team combines technical expertise with creative design.
Services
Commercial Architecture
We deliver tailored commercial architecture solutions for industrial, office, and hospitality sectors. Our approach prioritises client objectives while ensuring functional and aesthetic excellence. Projects include feasibility studies for major brands and adaptive reuse of existing structures.
Domestic Architecture
Our domestic services cover private residential projects from loft conversions to new builds. We specialise in creating innovative living spaces within conservation areas and listed buildings. Each project balances practical needs with architectural sensitivity.
Listed Buildings
We specialise in sensitive renovations of listed buildings, maintaining historical integrity while meeting modern requirements. Our expertise ensures compliance with strict conservation guidelines while delivering functional upgrades for residential and commercial clients.
Housing Developments
We provide architectural solutions for housing schemes ranging from single dwellings to multi-unit conversions. Our focus is on maximising space efficiency and design quality within urban constraints and planning regulations.
Conservation Projects
Our conservation work involves meticulous restoration of heritage sites and buildings in protected areas. We combine traditional techniques with modern materials to preserve architectural character while ensuring structural longevity and compliance.
People
Tom Black
Founder & Lead Architect
Tom Black established the practice in 2011 after a decade as a project architect on major commissions including Liverpool One. He specialises in translating complex client needs into innovative architectural solutions across residential and commercial sectors.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide commercial and domestic architecture services, including new builds, refurbishments, listed building work, and conservation projects.
How experienced is your team?
Our founder has over 10 years of experience leading projects like Liverpool One, with expertise in both private and commercial architecture.
Do you work on listed buildings?
Yes, we specialise in sensitive renovations of listed buildings, maintaining historical integrity while meeting modern functional requirements.
Which areas do you serve?
We primarily work in Liverpool but have completed projects in Leeds, Hebden Bridge, and other regional locations.
What is your design approach?
We focus on client collaboration, translating objectives into comprehensive designs that balance technical precision with creative architectural solutions.
Can you handle conservation area projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience delivering innovative designs within conservation areas while adhering to strict planning guidelines.
