Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Design Partner in Leigh
IPB Architecture has been delivering professional architectural design services since 2002, combining innovative design solutions with practical, cost-conscious approaches to provide lasting value for clients' investments. Our practice specialises in architectural technology, serving as the critical link between building visions and their construction across residential and commercial sectors. With over 30 years of experience, we maintain Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) accreditation, ensuring adherence to the highest professional standards. Based in Leigh, Greater Manchester and Millom, Cumbria, we operate throughout the North West of the UK and beyond. Our comprehensive services include architectural plans, technical illustrations, and Professional Consultants Certificates (PCCs) for new-build and conversion projects.We have successfully completed over 1,200 schemes ranging from small extensions to large multi-storey developments. Our tailored approach ensures each project receives dedicated attention to detail, with a commitment to customer care and efficient service delivery. We provide architectural visualisation services that create lifelike representations of design concepts, enhancing planning permission prospects through compelling imagery. Our Professional Consultants Certificates offer lenders and purchasers assurance through rigorous site inspections and compliance checks against building regulations. With professional indemnity insurance up to 1M, we guarantee six years of liability coverage for all certified projects.
Services
Architectural Design
Commercial Architecture
Residential Architecture
Architectural Illustration
Professional Consultants Certificates
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- Chartered Architectural Technologists with CIAT accreditation
- 30+ years' experience in residential and commercial architecture
- Professional indemnity insurance up to 1,000,000
- Completed 1,200+ projects across the North West UK
- Specialist in mortgage lender-compliant Professional Consultants Certificates
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design service creates innovative solutions for residential and commercial developments. We specialise in transforming client visions into practical building plans that comply with all regulations. With over 30 years' experience, we deliver cost-effective designs that maximise property value while maintaining aesthetic appeal.
Commercial Architecture
We provide comprehensive architectural services for commercial developments including office buildings, retail spaces and industrial units. Our expertise covers multi-storey construction and complex planning requirements. With 1,200+ completed projects, we ensure commercial developments meet both functional needs and budget constraints while maintaining design excellence.
Residential Architecture
Specialising in residential projects from small extensions to complete new builds, our service covers all aspects of home design. We handle planning applications, building regulations and construction management. Our team delivers tailored solutions that enhance living spaces while maintaining compliance with local authority requirements across the North West UK.
Architectural Illustration
Our architectural illustration service creates photorealistic 3D visualisations that help clients experience their projects before construction. We produce exterior and interior renderings, street scenes and aerial views to support planning applications. These visualisations enhance planning permission prospects by clearly communicating design intent to local authorities and stakeholders.
Professional Consultants Certificates
We issue CML-compliant Professional Consultants Certificates for residential developments. This service provides mortgage lenders with assurance through site inspections and compliance checks. Our certificates cover building regulation compliance, structural integrity and six-year liability coverage, with professional indemnity insurance up to 1,000,000 providing additional security for property purchasers and lenders.
People
Ian P. Birchall
Chartered Architectural Technologist
BSc (Hons) MCIAT qualified with over 30 years' experience in architectural technology. Established IPB Architecture in 2002 and has completed 1,200+ residential and commercial projects. Specialises in design visualisation and mortgage-compliant certification across the North West UK.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide architectural design, illustration and Professional Consultants Certificates for residential and commercial projects across the North West UK.
Are you qualified to issue mortgage lenders' certificates?
Yes, we are CIAT-qualified and insured to issue CML-compliant Professional Consultants Certificates accepted by mortgage lenders nationwide.
How experienced are your architects?
Our sole practitioner has 30+ years' experience and has completed over 1,200 architectural schemes since establishing the practice in 2002.
Do you work outside the North West region?
While based in Leigh and Millom, we undertake projects throughout the UK with our architectural design and certification services.
What building types do you specialise in?
We handle all project types from small extensions to large multi-storey residential and commercial developments.
Can you help with planning permission applications?
Yes, our architectural illustration service creates visualisations that enhance planning applications through clear design communication.
