Tom Crooks Architecture

At Tom Crooks Architecture Ltd we aim to create beauty through design; taking what already exists in our landscape, historic buildings, and communities, to shape the future of our built environment with the production of beautiful, practical, and sustainable spaces. Appointing an Architect is a big decision and it is important that you get it right so you feel confident about the professionals you work with. An Architect can offer great value to a project - no matter what size or budget - and at Tom Crooks Architecture we offer a full architectural service from conception through to completion.

We specialise in the conservation of historic buildings - including specialist reports and surveys, repairs and on-going maintenance, alterations and extensions - and in applying for and managing grant applications from bodies such as the Heritage Lottery Fund. We are experienced in working on churches of all ages, statuses and faiths; in carrying out quinquennial inspections and fabric condition reports; in commissioning specialist conservation repairs; and in undertaking larger re-orderings. We have undertaken the necessary training to act as principal designer under the new Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 and can advise you on carrying out your duties under those regulations.

Architecture is not just about creating functional buildings, it is also about injecting character and charm into the every day. Our unique approach brings buildings to life, truly honouring what they represent. This Grade 1 listed church, in Derbyshire was subject to inefficient and insufficient lighting, poor heating, and limited access around the Church for wheelchairs and the infirm, as well as an inflexible seating system. The primary driving factor for the church improvements was the poor heating.