Business Details
45 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chartered Architects in Solihull
Established in 1981, Cross & Craig Associates are Chartered Architects based in Solihull, with over four decades of experience in residential and commercial design. Our team prioritises listening to client needs, offering tailored solutions that blend creativity with professional expertise. We specialise in bespoke new homes, extensions, renovations, and commercial projects, focusing on maximising site potential while adhering to planning regulations. Recognised with the 2023 LABC Award for Best Residential and Small Commercial Design in the West Midlands, we serve Solihull, Warwick, Stratford, Bromsgrove, and surrounding areas.Our process includes feasibility studies, planning applications, building regulations compliance, and contract administration, ensuring stress-free project delivery. With a collaborative approach, we coordinate with specialists like structural engineers and ecologists to provide comprehensive services. Client testimonials highlight our professionalism, reliability, and ability to transform ideas into reality. We offer free initial consultations and flexible support tailored to individual project requirements.
Services
Home Extensions
New Home Design
Commercial Buildings
Planning Applications
Building Regulations
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- Over 40 years of architectural expertise in Solihull and surrounding areas
- Chartered Architects with RIBA-accredited professional standards
- Award-winning designs tailored to client needs and site potential
- Comprehensive service from planning to contract administration
- Proven track record with thousands of successful residential projects
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
What people say
Professional and reliable
Reduced project stress
Creative solutions
Successful planning approvals
Attention to detail
Services
Home Extensions
We design and manage home extensions tailored to your lifestyle and budget. Our architects create seamless additions that enhance functionality while complying with planning regulations. Services include feasibility studies, planning applications, and contract administration for single or double-storey extensions.
New Home Design
Specialising in bespoke new homes, we transform your vision into reality through collaborative design. Our process covers site analysis, planning permissions, and construction management for one-off houses and developer projects. We integrate sustainable features and maximise site potential across Green Belt and Conservation Areas.
Commercial Projects
We deliver commercial architecture for community halls, retail spaces, and hotels. Services include feasibility assessments, planning submissions, and building regulations compliance. Our team coordinates with CDM advisors and manages health and safety requirements for seamless project delivery.
Planning Applications
Our experts handle full planning applications, including Prior Approval for permitted development. We prepare technical drawings, supporting statements, and 3D visualisations to secure approvals. We navigate local council requirements for listed buildings, Conservation Areas, and Green Belt developments.
Building Regulations
We produce detailed construction drawings meeting current building regulations. Our services include coordinating structural calculations, energy assessments, and technical specifications. We work with approved inspectors to ensure compliance and facilitate smooth building control approvals.
People
Vicki Potter
Director
Chartered Architect with expertise in historic buildings and Conservation Areas. Leads projects at Cross + Craig since 2014, combining creative vision with practical solutions for residential and commercial developments.
Andrew Simpson
Associate Architect
15 years' experience delivering tailored architectural solutions. Specialises in SEN schools, listed buildings, and heritage projects, focusing on client relationships and transforming unique requirements into functional designs.
Jeyani James
Chartered Architect
Residential design specialist with post-2021 qualification experience. Skilled in client collaboration for home extensions and developer estates, combining technical knowledge with an approachable, solution-focused methodology.
Lizzi Wilson
Architectural Designer
Lead designer for commercial projects and bespoke homes. Graduated in 2011 with Interior Architecture expertise, specialising in site planning, detailed presentation, and creating functional spaces that exceed client expectations.
Angela Gonzalez
Chartered Architectural Technologist
Technical expert preparing construction drawings and conducting site inspections. Trained in Brazil, she specialises in resolving complex construction challenges and ensuring build quality through detailed technical oversight.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services including new home design, extensions, renovations, commercial projects, planning applications, and building regulations compliance across Solihull and surrounding areas.
Can you help with planning permission?
Yes, we manage full planning applications, Prior Approval submissions, and permitted development assessments, including 3D visualisations and council negotiations for residential and commercial projects.
What project sizes do you handle?
We work on projects from small extensions (£75k+) to large new homes (£2m+) and commercial developments, tailoring our service to each project's scale and complexity.
Do you work in Conservation Areas?
Yes, we specialise in designing extensions and new builds within Conservation Areas and for listed buildings, understanding local planning policies and heritage requirements.
How are fees structured?
Fees are fixed for initial stages, moving to a percentage of build cost later. We provide transparent quotations after free initial consultations to understand your project requirements.
Can you manage the entire build process?
Yes, we offer full contract administration including site visits, quality checks, and payment certification, or ad-hoc support at key project milestones as required.
