Business Details
19 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architects in Leicester
Staniforth Architects is an award-winning design-led architecture studio founded in 2007. Based in Leicester and Market Harborough, we serve residential and commercial sectors across the UK with a client-focused approach. Our team combines over 30 years of industry experience with expertise in housing developments, conservation projects, and large-scale refurbishments. We specialise in delivering innovative architectural solutions from concept design to construction completion. Our portfolio spans private dwellings, healthcare facilities, retail spaces, and education buildings.The practice maintains a forward-looking philosophy while respecting historical architecture. Services include feasibility studies, planning applications, technical design, and 3D visualisation. Client satisfaction is achieved through hands-on project management and attention to detail. The studio has received multiple industry awards for residential and commercial projects. Continuous professional development ensures our team remains at the forefront of architectural innovation.
Services
Residential Architecture
Commercial Design
Conservation Projects
Urban Regeneration
Healthcare Facilities
Education Buildings
Planning Applications
3D Visualisation
BIM Modelling
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of combined architectural experience
- Award-winning designs across residential and commercial sectors
- Full-service architecture from concept to completion
- Expertise in conservation and listed building projects
- Client-focused approach with hands-on project management
Services
Residential Architecture
We create bespoke residential solutions tailored to individual client needs. Our services cover private houses, apartment developments, and student living spaces. With expertise in both modern and traditional architecture, we deliver designs that balance aesthetics with functionality while maintaining strict adherence to planning regulations and building standards.
Commercial Design
Our commercial architecture services cater to retail, healthcare, and office developments. We specialise in creating functional spaces that enhance business operations while maintaining visual appeal. The team has extensive experience in large-scale commercial projects, including warehouse conversions and mixed-use developments across the UK.
Conservation Projects
Specialist conservation services for listed buildings and historic structures form a core part of our practice. We combine traditional techniques with modern requirements to preserve architectural heritage while ensuring practical usability. Our team has successfully completed numerous restoration projects maintaining historical integrity.
Planning Applications
We manage the complete planning process from initial feasibility studies to final approvals. Our expertise includes navigating complex planning regulations, preparing detailed submissions, and securing permissions for both residential and commercial developments. This service ensures smooth progression through regulatory requirements.
3D Visualisation
Advanced 3D visualisation services help clients understand proposed designs before construction begins. Using cutting-edge software, we create detailed digital models and marketing materials that accurately represent architectural concepts, aiding in decision-making and stakeholder presentations.
People
Lee Staniforth
Managing Director
Founding director with over 30 years' experience in residential and commercial architecture. Specialises in navigating complex construction projects from concept to completion while maintaining the practice's innovative philosophy.
Ian Palmer
Director
Qualified architect with extensive design and on-site experience across healthcare, residential, and commercial sectors. Leads design initiatives with particular expertise in historic building conservation and restoration projects.
Simon Cretney
Associate
Experienced architect specialising in mixed-use urban developments and complex commercial projects. Brings 20 years' industry knowledge to design leadership roles, with particular interest in architecture's societal impact.
Charles Kennett
Associate
Award-winning architect with expertise in large-scale residential schemes and Grade II listed building restoration. Explores architectural healing processes in healthcare environments while managing high-profile development projects.
Vaughan Stillman
Residential Design Manager
Specialises in residential design with 25 years' experience in private practice and house-building sectors. Focuses on maximising development value through innovative responses to architectural briefs.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive architectural services including residential and commercial design, conservation projects, planning applications, 3D visualisation, and full project management from concept to completion.
Do you work outside the Leicester area?
Yes, we operate throughout the UK with projects across England, specialising in both local and national developments while maintaining our Leicester and Market Harborough bases.
What experience do your architects have?
Our team includes directors with over 30 years' experience, specialists in conservation, healthcare architecture, and urban regeneration, with multiple industry awards for residential and commercial projects.
Can you handle listed building projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience with listed buildings and conservation areas, including multiple award-winning restoration projects and specialist knowledge of heritage planning requirements.
How do you approach project management?
We provide hands-on project management with dedicated teams ensuring quality control, budget adherence, and timely delivery across all project phases from initial design to construction completion.
What sectors do you specialise in?
We specialise in residential developments, commercial architecture, healthcare facilities, education buildings, and conservation projects, with particular expertise in mixed-use urban developments.
