Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Architectural Design & Conservation Experts
Established in 1969, Guy Taylor Associates is an award-winning architectural practice with studios in Newark, Manchester, and Derby. Our collaborative approach prioritises user-led design, working closely with clients to create bespoke solutions embedded in site context. With expertise spanning residential, commercial, heritage, and masterplanning projects, we combine architectural innovation with technical precision. Our multidisciplinary team includes specialists in conservation, sustainability, and landscape design, delivering holistic projects from concept to completion.Recognised for heritage conservation excellence, including Europa Nostra awards, we balance modern functionality with historical integrity. Our planning expertise navigates complex regulatory frameworks to achieve successful outcomes for clients. Sustainability is central to our practice, focusing on fabric-first design and energy-efficient strategies, including Passivhaus and Zero Energy Building standards. We integrate landscape and architecture to create harmonious, future-proof spaces that evolve with user needs.
Services
Residential Architecture
Heritage Conservation
Masterplanning
Landscape Design
Sustainable Design
Planning Consultancy
Passivhaus Design
Commercial Architecture
Urban Design
Conservation Plans
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- We offer 54 years of architectural expertise across residential, commercial, and heritage sectors
- Our multidisciplinary team includes Passivhaus-certified designers and heritage specialists
- We employ a collaborative design process with 3D visualisations and physical models for client engagement
- Recognised for heritage conservation excellence with three Europa Nostra awards
- We provide end-to-end services from planning applications to construction completion
Services
Heritage Conservation
Specialists in restoring Grade I listed buildings and historic structures, employing traditional techniques while meeting modern standards. Our team has completed conservation projects on medieval manor houses and timber-framed cob buildings. We produce detailed Heritage Impact Assessments and Conservation Management Plans to guide sensitive interventions that preserve architectural significance.
Sustainable Design
Developing energy-efficient buildings through fabric-first principles and passive design strategies. We deliver Passivhaus-certified projects and Zero Energy Buildings, integrating renewable technologies with high-performance building envelopes. Our approach prioritises longevity and adaptability, reducing environmental impact while maintaining occupant comfort through natural ventilation and daylight optimisation.
Masterplanning
Creating cohesive development frameworks that balance architectural, social, and infrastructural needs. We specialise in rural and urban regeneration projects, working with developers to maximise site potential while maintaining local character. Our masterplans incorporate public consultation processes and address statutory requirements to ensure deliverable, community-focused environments.
Residential Architecture
Designing bespoke homes ranging from contemporary extensions to new-build eco-houses. We handle projects in conservation areas and Green Belt locations, achieving planning approvals for challenging sites. Our services include full architectural packages from initial sketches to construction management, ensuring seamless delivery of functional, aesthetically distinctive living spaces.
Planning Consultancy
Navigating complex planning systems to secure permissions for diverse projects. We prepare detailed planning strategies, including Lawful Development Certificates and Prior Approval applications under Class Q. Our team has particular expertise in obtaining listed building consents and negotiating with local authorities to resolve constraints while maintaining design integrity.
People
Keith Rodgers
Managing Director
Leading architectural vision since 1995 with expertise in sustainable design and heritage projects. Oversees strategic direction while maintaining hands-on design involvement. Holds RIBA Chartered Practice accreditation.
Paul Stanton
Director
Specialises in urban regeneration projects with 30+ years' experience in masterplanning complex sites. Leads multidisciplinary teams through public consultation processes to achieve deliverable development frameworks.
Chris Rodgers
Director
Focuses on residential architecture and Passivhaus design standards. Manages high-end private commissions and large-scale housing developments, ensuring technical excellence from concept to completion.
Cara De Angelis
Senior Architect
Leads commercial architecture projects with particular expertise in adaptive reuse of historic buildings. Skilled in 3D visualisation techniques to communicate design proposals to clients and planning authorities.
Sean Peel
Architect
Specialist in heritage conservation projects, contributing to award-winning restoration schemes. Proficient in producing detailed conservation management plans and heritage impact assessments.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services including residential and commercial design, heritage conservation, masterplanning, sustainable design, and planning consultancy across the UK.
How do you approach heritage projects?
We combine traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques, producing detailed conservation plans while preserving historical significance. Our team has won three Europa Nostra awards for heritage work.
Can you help with planning applications?
Yes, we specialise in complex planning strategies, including listed building consents, Green Belt developments, and Prior Approval applications under Class Q regulations.
Do you work outside the UK?
While our primary focus is the UK, our expertise in historic building conservation and sustainable design principles can be applied internationally through collaborative partnerships.
What sustainability standards do you follow?
We design to Passivhaus, EnerPHit, and Zero Energy Building standards, prioritising fabric-first approaches to create energy-efficient buildings with minimal environmental impact.
How are projects managed from start to finish?
We use a collaborative process with 3D visualisations and physical models, managing projects from initial concept through planning, tender, and construction phases to practical completion.
