Business Details
34 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architectural Design in Penrith
Established in 1992, Graham K Norman Architect is a RIBA chartered architectural practice based in Penrith, Cumbria. With over three decades of local expertise, we specialise in blending environmental principles with contemporary and vernacular design traditions. Our family-run team prioritises tailored solutions for residential and small-scale commercial projects, ensuring continuity through our core staff. We offer comprehensive architectural services, from feasibility studies to contract administration, supported by advanced 3D modelling and BIM technologies.Our approach combines hand-drawn artistry with digital precision, creating context-sensitive designs that exceed client expectations. Collaborating with structural engineers, planners, and heritage specialists, we deliver holistic environmental design solutions for projects ranging from modest extensions to complex developments.
Services
Residential Design
Commercial Architecture
Conservation Projects
Planning Applications
3D Visualisation
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of local architectural expertise in Cumbria
- Tailored solutions combining traditional and modern design approaches
- Comprehensive environmental design integration
- Advanced 3D modelling and BIM capabilities
- Proven track record with complex listed building projects
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
Services
Residential Design
We create bespoke residential designs that harmonise with Cumbria's landscape and heritage. Our services cover extensions, renovations, and new dwellings, balancing modern living needs with traditional aesthetics. With specialist knowledge of local planning requirements, we deliver energy-efficient homes that respect vernacular architecture while incorporating contemporary design elements.
Conservation Projects
Our team specialises in preserving historic buildings while implementing modern upgrades. We handle listed property renovations, traditional material restoration, and adaptive reuse projects. By combining archaeological expertise with advanced surveying techniques, we ensure sensitive interventions that maintain structural integrity while meeting current usage requirements for heritage sites across the Lake District.
Planning Applications
We provide comprehensive planning support from feasibility studies to full applications. Our local authority experience streamlines complex approvals for challenging sites. Services include pre-application consultations, outline planning, and detailed submission packages that address environmental, accessibility, and sustainability requirements for both residential and commercial developments.
People
Graham K Norman Architect
Principal Architect
With over 30 years' experience in Cumbrian architecture, Graham leads our practice with expertise in sustainable design and heritage conservation. His career spans notable projects across the Lake District, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern environmental solutions to create context-sensitive buildings.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services including feasibility studies, planning applications, building regulations compliance, contract administration, and 3D visualisation for residential and commercial projects across Cumbria.
How do you approach conservation projects?
Our conservation work combines traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques, maintaining historical integrity while implementing necessary upgrades. We collaborate with heritage specialists to ensure sensitive interventions for listed buildings and historic sites.
Can you handle complex planning applications?
Yes, we specialise in navigating complex planning requirements, particularly for challenging sites in conservation areas. Our local authority experience helps secure approvals through strategic pre-application consultations and detailed submission packages.
What areas do you cover?
While based in Penrith, we work across Cumbria including the Lake District, providing architectural services tailored to local planning contexts and environmental considerations.
How are fees calculated?
We provide bespoke fee proposals based on project complexity, avoiding standard rates. Our transparent approach accounts for all required services, with costs derived from comparable past projects and RIBA fee scales for larger developments.
