Business Details
Award-Winning Architectural Design Services
GSS Architecture is a collaborative national architectural practice with over 140 years of heritage, operating from six UK locations. Our 70+ multidisciplinary team delivers innovative design solutions across education, healthcare, residential, and commercial sectors while maintaining ISO 9001 accreditation. We pioneered in-house innovation groups focusing on sustainability and AI integration, reflecting our commitment to addressing modern construction challenges.With a heritage dating to 1879, we combine historical expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver projects ranging from heritage conservation to net-zero developments. Our collaborative approach extends to clients, supply chain partners, and academic institutions, ensuring tailored solutions that meet evolving industry standards.
Services
Architectural Design
Masterplanning
Heritage Conservation
Feasibility Studies
Interior Design
Principal Designer Services
Estate Strategies
3D Graphics
Highlights and features
- We offer 140 years of architectural expertise across diverse sectors
- Our 70+ professionals include specialists in heritage and AI integration
- ISO 9001-accredited quality management system
- In-house innovation groups for sustainability and digital transformation
- Proven track record delivering complex projects for universities and NHS trusts
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
What people say
Highly professional team
Excellent project delivery
Strong collaborative approach
Innovative design solutions
Deep sector knowledge
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design service combines creative vision with technical expertise to deliver functional, sustainable spaces. We specialise in new builds, remodelling, and heritage projects across education, healthcare, and commercial sectors. Partner-led projects ensure continuity and accountability throughout the design process.
Masterplanning
We create strategic masterplans that balance land use with community needs, focusing on sustainable development and connectivity. Our approach integrates stakeholder consultation to create environments that support long-term economic, social, and environmental goals for both public and private sector clients.
Heritage Conservation
Specialist conservation services for listed buildings and world heritage sites, combining traditional techniques with modern technology. Our accredited team delivers sensitive adaptations while maintaining historical integrity through detailed condition assessments and bespoke repair strategies.
Feasibility Studies
Comprehensive feasibility assessments that evaluate site potential, planning constraints, and financial viability. We provide strategic recommendations on procurement routes and development options to ensure projects are deliverable, sustainable, and aligned with client objectives.
Principal Designer Services
We ensure compliance with Building Safety Act 2022 requirements through our accredited principal designer service. This includes risk assessment, design coordination, and statutory compliance management for both low and high-risk buildings across all project scales.
People
Tom Jagger
Partner
With over 25 years' experience in architectural design, Tom Jagger specialises in complex commercial developments. He leads GSS Architecture's Midlands office, focusing on delivering innovative solutions that balance client needs with regulatory requirements.
Alex Proctor
Partner
Alex Proctor brings expertise in sustainable design to his role as Leeds office lead. He has particular experience in education sector projects, having delivered multiple award-winning university facilities across northern England.
Ian Bray
Managing Partner
As Managing Partner, Ian Bray oversees GSS Architecture's strategic direction. With a background in healthcare architecture, he has led numerous NHS trust projects and champions the practice's commitment to innovation and sustainability.
Simon Rennison-Rae
Partner
Simon Rennison-Rae specialises in heritage conservation projects. As Newcastle office lead, he combines traditional architectural knowledge with modern technology to deliver sensitive adaptations of historic buildings across the north east.
Jonathan Hunter
Senior Partner
Jonathan Hunter leads GSS Architecture's Harrogate office with particular expertise in residential developments. He has extensive experience in navigating complex planning processes and delivering high-quality housing schemes across Yorkshire.
Questions
What architectural services does GSS Architecture offer?
We provide full architectural services including design, masterplanning, feasibility studies, heritage conservation, interior design, and principal designer compliance across education, healthcare, residential, and commercial sectors.
Are you accredited for quality management?
Yes, our practice maintains ISO 9001 accreditation, with sub-consultants also required to meet ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards for quality, environmental, and health & safety management.
How do you handle heritage building projects?
Our specialist heritage team includes AABC-registered architects who combine traditional conservation techniques with modern technology to preserve historical integrity while meeting contemporary requirements for listed buildings and world heritage sites.
What sectors do you specialise in?
We have particular expertise in education (universities and schools), healthcare, residential developments, and commercial projects, supported by 70+ professionals across six UK locations.
How do you ensure building regulation compliance?
Our principal designer service ensures compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, including risk assessments, design coordination, and statutory requirements management for all building types and scales.
What innovation approaches do you use?
We employ in-house innovation groups focusing on AI integration and sustainability, using BIM Level 2 standards and exploring modern methods of construction to enhance project delivery and environmental performance.
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