Business Details
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Leeds
Box Architects create spaces for people to work, live and play. We are focused on commercial, creative delivery and operate from offices in London and Leeds. Our client-centric service balances commercial insight with creative design, developing ideas that drive commercial opportunities while ensuring practical delivery. We specialise in residential, workplace and public access projects, from swimming pools to retirement villages, always prioritising our clients' commercial goals. With experience across sectors including leisure, healthcare and mixed-use developments, we combine design excellence with understanding of planning processes and deliverability.Our team takes time to understand client objectives through collaborative approaches, treating each project as an opportunity to achieve both creative and commercial excellence. We maintain long-term relationships by deeply understanding business imperatives and delivering solutions that meet both functional and aesthetic requirements.
Services
Residential Architecture
Workplace Design
Public Access Projects
Commercial Architecture
Creative Delivery
Highlights and features
- We provide client-centric architectural services balancing creativity with commercial understanding
- Our team combines design excellence with practical deliverability expertise
- We maintain long-term client relationships through deep business understanding
- We specialise in complex projects across residential, workplace and public sectors
- We offer strategic guidance from concept through to project completion
Services
Residential Architecture
We create innovative residential spaces that balance aesthetic appeal with functional requirements. Our expertise spans private homes, retirement villages and mixed-use developments. By understanding client needs and local contexts, we deliver designs that enhance living experiences while maintaining commercial viability. Our approach integrates sustainability and modern construction methods.
Workplace Design
Our workplace solutions combine creative design with commercial practicality. We specialise in office spaces that enhance productivity and brand identity. From corporate headquarters to flexible workspaces, we create environments that support modern working practices while optimising return on investment for clients across various sectors.
Public Access Projects
We design accessible public spaces including swimming pools, leisure centres and community facilities. Our projects prioritise user experience, operational efficiency and long-term sustainability. With notable works like 25m swimming pools in Rainham and Lichfield, we deliver facilities that serve communities while meeting strict budgetary constraints.
Commercial Architecture
Our commercial architecture services focus on creating profitable, functional spaces for businesses. We work on retail units, mixed-use developments and corporate buildings, ensuring designs maximise commercial potential. Our team understands market demands and delivers solutions that balance innovation with financial viability.
Creative Delivery
We combine creative thinking with practical execution to deliver architectural excellence. Our approach addresses both aesthetic aspirations and technical requirements. Through collaborative workshops and evidence-based design, we transform concepts into buildable solutions that achieve planning approval and meet delivery timelines.
People
Graham Place
Founder and CEO
Graham Place founded Box Architects with a vision to combine creative design with commercial understanding. He leads strategic direction and client relationships, bringing extensive experience in architectural practice and property development sectors across diverse project types.
Chris Marlow
Senior Architect
Chris Marlow joined Box Architects in 2015 and completed his Part 3 studies in the London office. As a senior architect, he leads design teams and project delivery, combining technical expertise with creative problem-solving across various sectors.
Ken Earl
Director
Ken Earl plays a key role in strategic management and business development. He oversees project delivery and client engagement, leveraging his extensive architectural experience to ensure projects meet both creative and commercial objectives across multiple sectors.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in residential, workplace and public access architecture, combining creative design with commercial understanding across projects like retirement villages, office spaces and leisure facilities.
How do you balance creative design with commercial requirements?
Our approach integrates design excellence with practical deliverability, ensuring projects meet financial objectives while achieving aesthetic and functional goals through collaborative client partnerships.
Do you work on retirement and care home projects?
Yes, we have significant experience in senior living developments, including retirement villages for McCarthy & Stone, addressing modern care needs through innovative design solutions.
