Business Details
43 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architects in Liverpool
Cass Associates Consultants, part of the DLP Consulting Group, is a multi-disciplinary Employee Owned Trust with offices across the UK. Since 1983, we have completed over 1800 commissions and won more than 60 awards, serving clients in the private, voluntary/charity, and public sectors. Our integrated approach combines architecture, planning, masterplanning, landscape architecture, ecology, sustainability, and conservation expertise. We prioritise client-focused solutions, creating value through innovative design while enhancing communities and environments. Our team includes RIBA Chartered Architects, Landscape Institute Registered Practitioners, and specialists in heritage and low-carbon consultancy. We adhere to ISO 9001:2015 quality standards and maintain accreditations across conservation, ecology, and planning.Our senior-led project management ensures continuity from inception to completion, supported by collaborative relationships with stakeholders and statutory bodies. Clients highlight our problem-solving capabilities, local knowledge, and ability to deliver beyond expectations, even in complex scenarios. With expertise in sectors ranging from residential and commercial to industrial and heritage projects, we combine technical excellence with creative vision. Our commitment to sustainability spans energy efficiency, thermal modelling, and biodiversity net gain, ensuring future-ready developments that align with evolving environmental policies.
Services
Architecture
Landscape Architecture
Masterplanning
Conservation
Ecology Assessment
Sustainability
Planning
Biodiversity Net Gain
Urban Design
Heritage Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in architectural design and planning.
- Our team includes RIBA Chartered Architects and ISO 9001-certified professionals.
- We offer fully integrated multi-disciplinary services under one roof.
- Our senior-led projects ensure continuity from concept to completion.
- We specialise in heritage conservation and biodiversity net gain assessments.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001:2015
- RIBA Chartered Practice
- Landscape Institute Registered Practice
- RTPI Registered Planning Consultancy
- RIBA-Accredited Conservation Architect
- Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management
What people say
Experienced team
Creative solutions
Client-focused approach
Award-winning designs
Excellent communication
Services
Architecture
Our architectural services create inspiring, functional spaces tailored to client needs. Combining innovative design with technical precision, we deliver projects across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. From feasibility studies to completion, we ensure compliance with planning regulations while prioritising sustainability and cost-effectiveness.
Conservation
Specialising in listed buildings and conservation areas, we preserve historical integrity while meeting modern requirements. Our RIBA-accredited conservation architects negotiate with local authorities and Historic England to secure planning approvals, ensuring sensitive restoration and adaptive reuse of heritage assets.
Ecology Assessment
We integrate ecological considerations into development projects, conducting surveys and impact assessments. Our expertise in Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) ensures compliance with planning policies, including habitat creation strategies and feasibility studies for habitat banks.
Masterplanning
Our masterplanning services create sustainable, economically viable developments for urban and rural sites. We address complex challenges like contaminated land and community needs, delivering integrated solutions that balance environmental, social, and economic factors.
Sustainability
We enhance energy efficiency and sustainability through thermal modelling, daylight analysis, and low-carbon design. Certified under Part L regulations, we produce EPCs and dynamic thermal models to meet strict environmental standards while optimising building performance.
People
Andrew Wright
Director Architecture
Andrew specialises in concept design and conservation architecture. With expertise in feasibility studies and contract administration, he delivers community-focused projects while ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction.
Richard Roberts
Consultant Architecture
Richard leads studioCass for residential projects and oversees large-scale urban developments. As an accredited Conservation Architect, he combines creative vision with practical solutions for listed buildings and heritage sites.
Ian Smith
Associate Director Sustainability
Ian has 25+ years of experience in sustainable engineering. He specialises in energy efficiency, thermal modelling, and daylight analysis, delivering low-carbon solutions for residential and commercial developments.
Kate Da Cruz
Associate Director Landscape Architecture
Kate leads landscape projects with expertise in ecological design and green infrastructure. She manages complex schemes, focusing on habitat creation and sustainable land management techniques.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services from feasibility studies to project completion, including conservation architecture, residential design, and commercial developments.
Are you experienced in heritage projects?
Yes, we are RIBA-Accredited Conservation Architects with extensive experience in listed buildings and conservation areas.
Do you handle large-scale masterplanning?
Yes, we specialise in urban design and masterplanning for residential, commercial, and regeneration projects across the UK.
How do you integrate sustainability?
We use thermal modelling, daylight analysis, and low-carbon strategies to enhance energy efficiency while meeting Part L regulations and BNG requirements.
What accreditations do you hold?
We are ISO 9001:2015 certified and hold accreditations from RIBA, Landscape Institute, RTPI, and CIEEM.
