Business Details
Your Trusted Architects in Saltaire
We are a collaborative architectural practice founded by Robert Blundell and Jo Lintonbon, each with over 25 years of experience in architecture, education, and heritage projects. Our approach prioritizes creative dialogue, listening to client needs, and designing spaces that respond to their environment while balancing sustainability and functionality. We offer comprehensive services from feasibility studies to construction, spanning sectors including healthcare, education, residential, and heritage.Our team includes RIBA-registered professionals and former academic instructors, with expertise in public consultation and conservation. We are committed to delivering tailored solutions that enhance communities and spaces through thoughtful design.
Services
Architectural Design
Feasibility Studies
Urban Design
Conservation Management
Public Consultation
Master Planning
Heritage Studies
Interior Design
Project Coordination
Construction Support
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of architectural expertise.
- Our services are tailored to each project's unique needs.
- We prioritize sustainable and place-responsive design.
- Our team includes RIBA-registered professionals.
- We specialize in heritage and community-focused projects.
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
- ARB
Services
Architectural Design
We create bespoke architectural designs tailored to client needs, balancing aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability. Our process involves conceptualization, planning, and technical execution for new builds and renovations. Clients benefit from our expertise in diverse sectors, including residential, commercial, and heritage projects.
Feasibility Studies
We assess the practicality of architectural projects through detailed feasibility studies, evaluating site potential, budget constraints, and regulatory requirements. This ensures informed decision-making before committing resources. Our analysis supports clients in identifying optimal development strategies and cost-effective solutions.
Heritage Consultancy
Our heritage expertise includes conservation management planning and listed building consent submissions. We specialize in preserving historical integrity while integrating modern functionality. Clients receive strategic guidance on navigating heritage regulations and funding opportunities for restoration projects.
Urban Design
We develop spatial strategies that enhance urban environments through masterplanning and public realm design. Our approach considers community needs, sustainability, and contextual sensitivity. Clients gain cohesive plans that improve functionality and aesthetic value of urban spaces.
Public Consultation
We facilitate stakeholder engagement through workshops, exhibitions, and consultation events. This ensures community input informs project development, particularly for public or third-sector clients. Our process supports funding applications and fosters inclusive, transparent design outcomes.
People
Robert Blundell
Director
Robert is a RIBA-registered architect with over 25 years of experience in private practice. He specializes in healthcare, education, and residential projects, combining creative design with technical expertise. He previously taught at Sheffield School of Architecture and serves as a RIBA examiner.
Jo Lintonbon
Director
Jo is an ARB-registered architect with a PhD in Architecture and 25 years of experience in academia and practice. She focuses on spatial strategies and heritage projects, having contributed to Saltaire's World Heritage Site initiatives. She has held teaching roles at Leeds and Sheffield universities.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services including design, feasibility studies, heritage consultancy, urban design, and public consultation, tailored to project needs.
Do you work on heritage projects?
Yes, we specialize in heritage conservation, listed building consents, and adaptive reuse of historic structures, combining preservation with modern functionality.
Can you assist with planning applications?
We prepare and submit planning applications, listed building consents, and building regulations approvals, ensuring compliance with local authority requirements.
Do you handle both commercial and residential projects?
Yes, we work across sectors including commercial, residential, community, and heritage, adapting our approach to each project's unique context.
How do you engage with communities?
We conduct public consultations, workshops, and exhibitions to involve stakeholders, particularly for community-focused or publicly funded projects.
What areas do you serve?
We operate across Yorkshire, Cumbria, and the wider UK, with a focus on Saltaire, Leeds, Sheffield, and surrounding regions.
