Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Frank Shaw Associates | Architectural Design Experts
Established in 1972, Frank Shaw Associates is a distinguished architectural practice with a proven track record in delivering innovative design solutions across education, healthcare, residential, industrial, and commercial sectors. Our multidisciplinary teams operate from offices in Chesterfield, Cambridge, and Leeds, combining over five decades of experience with a client-centric approach to transform aspirations into functional, sustainable spaces. We specialise in architectural design, masterplanning, and interior design, employing rigorous site analysis and regular design reviews to ensure projects meet technical, budgetary, and aesthetic requirements.Our directors oversee every project phase, maintaining consistent quality from concept to completion. With a portfolio spanning business parks, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and residential developments, we prioritise creative vision balanced with practical execution. Our commitment to understanding client needs and user experiences has earned us long-standing relationships with public and private sector clients nationwide.
Services
Architectural Design
Master Planning
Interior Design
Education Sector Projects
Healthcare Sector Projects
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years' experience in architectural design and masterplanning
- Our directors oversee every project from concept to completion
- We specialise in education, healthcare, and industrial sector projects
- We combine creative vision with technical expertise in all our designs
- Our client-centric approach ensures tailored solutions for every project
What people say
Outstanding architectural design
Excellent practice
First class customer focus
Delight with new environment
Successful project delivery
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design service combines creative vision with technical expertise to deliver functional, aesthetically pleasing buildings. We work across education, healthcare, residential, and commercial sectors, employing rigorous site analysis and regular design reviews. Our directors oversee every project phase, ensuring consistent quality from concept to completion while maintaining close client collaboration throughout the process.
Master Planning
We provide comprehensive masterplanning solutions for business parks, educational campuses, and mixed-use developments. Our interdisciplinary approach balances environmental, social, and economic factors to create sustainable frameworks. With experience in large-scale projects like Jade Business Park and Northstowe Education Campus, we develop visionary yet practical strategies that guide future development while meeting current client requirements.
Interior Design
Our interior design service focuses on creating functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces that meet end-user needs. We work across offices, schools, care homes, and residential projects, considering both visual appeal and practical usage. Our designers collaborate closely with architects for integrated solutions or work independently as sole designers, ensuring every interior space optimises functionality while delivering exceptional user experiences.
People
David Willis
Director
Experienced architectural director with extensive expertise in project delivery across multiple sectors, overseeing complex developments from concept to completion.
Martin Dennis
Director
Senior director with deep knowledge of educational and healthcare sector projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction in all delivered schemes.
Margherita Cesca
Director
Cambridge-based director specialising in educational architecture, with particular expertise in school and university campus developments across the UK.
Duncan Roberts
Director
Leeds office director managing industrial and commercial projects, bringing extensive regional experience to business park developments and manufacturing facilities.
Questions
What sectors does Frank Shaw Associates specialise in?
We specialise in education, healthcare, residential, industrial, commercial, and public sector projects.
How long has the practice been established?
We have been delivering architectural solutions since our founding in 1972.
What geographical areas do you cover?
We operate nationwide from our Chesterfield, Cambridge, and Leeds offices.
What services do you offer?
We provide architectural design, masterplanning, and interior design services.
How do you approach project delivery?
We use interdisciplinary teams led by directors, with regular design reviews and client collaboration throughout the process.
Can you work on listed buildings or heritage sites?
Our experience includes sensitive adaptations of historic structures while meeting modern requirements.
