Business Details
45 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architects in Cirencester | Yiangou Architects
Yiangou Architects have been delivering architectural excellence for over four decades, establishing themselves as a respected authority in the field. Our practice combines extensive expertise in both traditional and contemporary design, supported by a dedicated team of approximately 30 professionals. We specialise in creating bespoke architectural solutions for private clients, country estates, educational institutions, and commercial developers, with a particular emphasis on country houses and historic building renovations. Our approach integrates deep knowledge of vernacular architecture with modern sustainability principles, ensuring all projects meet rigorous energy efficiency standards. The practice has earned recognition through prestigious awards including RIBA and Georgian Group accolades, reflecting our commitment to design innovation and craftsmanship.Based in Cirencester, we undertake projects across the UK and internationally, maintaining strong relationships with organisations such as the National Trust and University of Oxford. Our collaborative team structure, comprising five directors, associates, and skilled architectural technologists, ensures efficient project delivery from concept to completion. We actively contribute to architectural education through university partnerships and public engagement initiatives, while our scholarship programme supports global research into traditional architecture. This combination of experience, technical proficiency, and dedication to design excellence positions us as leaders in creating enduring architectural solutions that harmonise with their historical and environmental contexts.
Services
Country Houses
Historic Buildings
Commercial Projects
Sustainable Design
Interior Architecture
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer 40 years' experience in architectural design and historic building conservation
- Our team combines RIBA-awarded design excellence with technical expertise across diverse sectors
- We maintain a collaborative approach with continuous project management from concept to completion
- Our practice is certified by the Green Register for sustainable building design standards
- We actively participate in architectural education and international research initiatives
Associations and certifications
- Green Register of Construction Professionals
Services
Country Houses
Specialist design and renovation of country estates and private residences. Our expertise spans new-build classical architecture and sensitive extensions to historic properties. We ensure each project maintains contextual harmony while meeting modern living requirements through meticulous attention to traditional craftsmanship and materials.
Historic Buildings
Comprehensive conservation and adaptive reuse of heritage structures. Our approach combines in-depth historical research with modern engineering solutions. We work closely with planning authorities to preserve architectural integrity while implementing sustainable upgrades and functional modernisations that respect original design principles.
Commercial Projects
Tailored architectural solutions for commercial and institutional clients. We deliver innovative office spaces, cultural venues, and retail environments that balance aesthetic excellence with practical functionality. Our experience includes major projects for organisations like the National Trust and University of Oxford.
Sustainable Design
Integrated sustainable design solutions exceeding regulatory standards. We employ passive design principles, low-carbon materials, and renewable technologies while maintaining architectural quality. Our Green Register certification demonstrates commitment to creating energy-efficient buildings that harmonise with their environment.
Interior Architecture
Detailed interior design services complementing our architectural projects. We focus on spatial planning, bespoke joinery, and material selection that reflects each building's character. Our approach ensures interior spaces function optimally while maintaining stylistic coherence with the overall architectural vision.
People
Neil Quinn
Director
Director with extensive experience in architectural design and practice management. Leads project teams to deliver bespoke solutions for private and institutional clients. Specialises in balancing traditional aesthetics with modern functionality across residential and commercial sectors.
Anthony Lewis
Director
Senior director overseeing complex architectural projects and practice operations. Combines design expertise with strategic leadership. Specialises in heritage architecture and sustainable building practices, contributing to numerous award-winning projects across diverse sectors.
Tony Salmon
Director
Director with focus on project delivery and client relations. Oversees large-scale developments while maintaining attention to detail. Specialises in integrating modern technologies with traditional architectural forms, particularly in institutional and commercial contexts.
Ross Sharpe
Director
Director responsible for design quality and technical excellence. Leads studio reviews and mentoring initiatives. Specialises in classical architecture and has particular expertise in residential projects that respect historical context while meeting contemporary living standards.
Andrew Inchley
Director
Director with specialisation in sustainable architecture and project management. Oversees environmental design strategies across all projects. Focuses on achieving energy efficiency without compromising architectural quality, with experience in both private and public sector developments.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in bespoke country house design, historic building conservation, commercial architecture, and sustainable design. Our expertise spans traditional and contemporary styles.
How long has your practice been operating?
We've been designing architectural solutions since 1981, combining four decades of experience with ongoing innovation in design and sustainability practices.
Do you work outside the UK?
While based in Cirencester, we undertake architectural projects internationally, maintaining our commitment to contextual design and quality standards wherever we work.
How do you approach sustainable design?
All our new buildings exceed regulatory standards through passive design principles, low-carbon materials, and renewable technologies implemented without compromising architectural quality.
What project sizes do you handle?
Our practice manages projects of all scales from intimate private residences to large institutional developments, maintaining the same attention to quality and detail throughout.
Do you offer interior design services?
Yes, our interior architecture services complement our building projects, focusing on bespoke solutions that maintain stylistic coherence and functional excellence within architectural contexts.
