Business Details
14 Years
experience
Architectural Design & Planning Experts
Founded in 2012, Empery + is a progressive architecture, planning, and design studio dedicated to delivering intelligent, responsive services. Our approach combines creative design with meticulous attention to detail, serving landowners, property companies, and self-builders across residential, commercial, and educational sectors. With over 15 years of industry experience, our team specialises in navigating complex planning systems and optimising land value through strategic feasibility assessments. We prioritise client collaboration, ensuring every project reflects individual needs while maintaining a commitment to design excellence.Our studio's location in a converted barn near Blandford Forum fosters a stimulating environment for innovation. We believe architecture should enhance quality of life, creating better spaces for living, working, and recreation. Our services span from initial concept to project completion, with particular expertise in residential development and investor-focused solutions. This philosophy has established us as trusted advisors in architectural design and development strategy.
Services
Architectural Services
Planning Strategy
Feasibility Assessments
Residential Development
Investor Solutions
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer full-service architectural solutions from concept to completion
- Our proactive planning system expertise secures successful outcomes
- We prioritise client communication and collaborative design processes
- 15+ years of experience in residential, commercial and educational sectors
- Tailored services for landowners, investors and self-build clients
Services
Architectural Services
We provide comprehensive architectural services spanning residential, commercial, and educational sectors. Our approach combines creative vision with technical expertise to deliver tailored solutions. From initial concept to project completion, we ensure every design responds to client needs while maintaining aesthetic and functional excellence.
Planning Strategy
Our proactive planning system expertise secures successful outcomes for complex projects. We offer strategic feasibility assessments and development viability appraisals to optimise land value. This service ensures clients achieve the best possible permissions through our established industry knowledge and collaborative approach.
Residential Development
Specialising in residential development, we assist at every project stage from initial evaluations to final implementation. Our services cater to self-builders and property companies seeking innovative solutions. We focus on creating functional living spaces that balance aesthetic appeal with practical requirements for modern living.
People
Toby Peters
Managing Director
Founder of Empery + with over 15 years' experience in architectural design. Specialises in residential, education, and commercial projects. Leads the company's creative direction and day-to-day operations while maintaining a hands-on approach to client service.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full-service architectural solutions from concept to completion, including residential, commercial, and educational projects. Our services cover design development, planning applications, and construction management.
How do you approach planning system challenges?
Our proactive planning strategy secures successful outcomes through strategic feasibility assessments and development viability appraisals. We leverage extensive experience navigating complex planning regulations to achieve optimal permissions.
Do you work with self-builders and investors?
Yes, we offer tailored services for both self-builders and property investors. Our approach adapts to each client's specific needs, whether creating bespoke homes or delivering investor-focused development solutions.
Where are you based?
Our main studio is located in a converted barn near Blandford Forum, Dorset. We also maintain a satellite office in Poole for client meetings by appointment.
