S+SA Architects

ARCHITECTS

Contact details
Claudia Costa
Design Development Lead

5A The Avenue, Starbeck, Harrogate HG1 4QB

T: 01423 856 999
M: 07734 664 343
E: claudiacosta@ssa-architects.co.uk
W: www.ssa-architects.co.uk

Region/s covered: UK

About S+SA
S+SA is a dynamic practice with an excellent reputation and a wide-ranging client portfolio spanning the UK. Specialising in residential, retail & logistics, healthcare and sport & leisure, excellence of service and professionalism are at the core of all our commissions.

We work with clients on projects from £250,000 to £50 million value, in both private and public sectors and we pride ourselves in our creativity and design ability.  As a recently certified B Corp, S+SA Architects is committed to supporting charities and making a positive impact on the communities we serve. This certification underscores our dedication to sustainability, social responsibility, and adding value to the environments in which we work.

Corporate Architecture Limited

Architectural Service

Main Contact

Malcolm Foulkes-Arnold
Managing Director

Venari House, 1 Trimbush Way, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7XY, United Kingdom

T: 01858 467476
E: mvfa@cal.design

www.corporatearchitecture.co.uk

Regions covered: National, East Midlands Based

About Corporate Architecture Limited

Corporate Architecture Limited is an award-winning architectural practice offering bespoke design solutions across residential, commercial, retail, and industrial sectors. With over 30 years of experience, we provide a full range of services, from concept design and planning applications to project management, interior design, and historic building restoration, ensuring high-quality, sustainable architecture that balances functionality with aesthetic appeal.

Our diverse portfolio includes prestigious projects like the award-winning Wyggestons Hospital, which received the Almshouse Association Inspirational Homes Award 2021. 

Additionally, we are honoured to support meaningful initiatives, partnering with the Diocese of Leicester on community-based projects and collaborating with charities focused on homelessness, including One Roof Leicester with their new head office and accommodation in Leicester and working alongside Allia Future Homes, Jimmy’s and New Meaning on the modular pod’s in Cambridge. Through these projects, we are committed to delivering tailored solutions that reflect each client’s unique needs and vision.

We are accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and ARB, upholding the highest standards of professional excellence, and hold ISO certifications in quality, safety, environmental management, and information security (ISO 9001, 45001, 14001 & 27001).

AEW Architects

Architecture Practice

Main Contact
Colin Savage
Commercial Director

Trinity Court, 16 John Dalton Street, Manchester, M2 6HY
T: 0161 214 4370
M: 07388 948438
E: main@aewarchitects.com
www.aewarchitects.com

Regions covered: Nationwide

About AEW Architects
AEW Architects is a multi-award winning, RIBA Chartered Practice, founded in 1992. For the past 30 years we have provided architectural, conservation, interior design, masterplanning, sustainability and retrofit services across our specialist sectors.

Our older living residential sector experience spans from the refurbishment of listed buildings to bespoke rural homes to award-winning residential masterplans and the design of contemporary apartment complexes.

Regardless of the typology or service offered, our approach as residential architects is always underpinned by a commitment to placemaking and sustainability. This ensures high-quality, sustainable homes for residents, now and long into the future.

In undertaking our work, we understand the importance of conserving historical and listed buildings and the sensitivities of working in conservation areas. Our dedicated AABC architectural heritage and sustainability teams allow us to offer expert opinion on projects that include or affect heritage assets and historical buildings.

KKE Architects

Architects

Contact details
Kerry Ward
Office Manager

Danks Warehouse, 60 Diglis Road, Worcester, WR5 3BW
T: 01905 358626
E: info@kkearchitects.co.uk
www.kkearchitects.co.uk

Regions covered: UK wide

About KKE Architects

KKE Architects is an award winning practice, established in 2005. We specialise in healthcare design, especially the design of hospices and palliative care. The practice has a keen agenda to work on socially orientated projects, and as a result we have experience working with a range of charitable organisations. We are experienced in all aspects of almshouse development and have worked with a number of almshouse charities.

  • We offer a full range of professional services which include:
  • Feasibility studies
  • RIBA professional services from inception through to completion
  • Planning & listed building applications
  • Project Management
  • New almshouse designs
  • Sustainable/green design
  • Alterations and extensions
  • Principal Designers under the CDM Regulations 2015

The work of the practice has received recognition through numerous awards including winner of the RIBA National Award 2018, numerous regional RIBA awards, Architect Journal Awards, RICS awards, Civic Trust awards, the Eisteddfod Gold Medal and the UK Passive House Award. The St Johns Almshouse was the AJ Winner of the Residential project of the year in 2018.

  • Architects Journal awards 2018 – St Johns, Lichfield, Winner of Residential project of the year 
  • UK Passivhaus Awards 2018 – St Johns, Lichfield, Finalist      
  • The Almshouse Association Patron’s Award 2017 -St Johns, Lichfield

Brown and Co LLP

Architects, Property Consultancy

Contact details
Sandra Muller
Architect, Senior Associate

The Atrium, St Georges St, Norwich NR3 1AB
T: 01603 629871
M: 07721 241711
E: sandra.muller@brown-co.com
www.brown-co.com

Regions covered

Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Lincolnshire, Greater London, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire.

About Brown and Co LLP

Services
Brown & Co offer a full range of architectural, planning and master planning services. We positively engage with stakeholders, communities, and local authorities to create inclusive projects. We offer full architectural services including:

  • Heritage Statements
  • Quinquennial Inspections
  • Feasibility Appraisal
  • Planning and Listed Building Applications
  • Building Regulation Applications
  • Specifications, Tendering and Contract Administration

Projects

  • Refurbishment of Trinity Hospital in Greenwich and Trinity Hospital in Shotesham
  • Adaptation of almshouses to comply with DDA Regulations
  • The Great Hospital Norwich. Alteration to Mottram House
  • Adoptable private dwellings for full life occupations (Hornor Close, Norwich)
  • M4(2) & M4(3) Almshouse designs for regional development (Scott Properties)

Accreditations

  • Sandra Muller has obtained an M.A. in Heritage Conservation and RIBA accreditation as a Conservation Registrant.
  • Sandra Muller (in a previous practice) was the recipient of two Almshouse Association Patron’s Awards in 2010, 2011
  • Sandra is a Quinquennial Inspector for the Diocese of Norwich

Mole Architects Ltd

Architects

Main Contact
Ian Bramwell
Director

Mole Architects Ltd, Floor 2, Burleigh House, 52 Burleigh Street, Cambridge CB1 1DJ
T: 01223 913 012
E: ian@molearchitects.co.uk
www.molearchitects.co.uk

Regions Covered: UK

About Mole Architects

Mole Architects is a multi award-winning RIBA Chartered Practice, we design low energy buildings and are Certified Passivhaus designers. We design community buildings, housing, education buildings, workspaces and one-off homes. We act with fairness and integrity, believe that good design combines innovation and common sense, and think above all that buildings should be full of joy. Past projects include Dovehouse Court Almshouses, certified Passivhaus homes for the over 55s and Marmalade Lane, a collaboratively designed co-housing scheme.

James Clague Architects

Architectural Services

Contact details
Andrew Clague Dip Arch AABC RIBA ARB
Architect/Director

40-41 Castle Row, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2QY
T:  01227 649073
M: 07802647929
E: andrew@jamesclague.co.uk
www.jamesclague.co.uk / www.andrewclague.co.uk

Regions covered: based in Farnham, Royal Tunbridge Wells and Canterbury 

About James Clague Architects

Andrew Clague, Director of James Clague Architects, has exceptional experience in almshouse design across the UK.

Andrew Clague has played a key part in being awarded the Patron’s Award three times and remains passionate about the restoration and improvement of existing almshouses, the development of new ones and the almshouse movement generally. Andrew serves on the Patron’s Award Committee and visits almshouses all over the UK.

Andrew is AABC accredited, a member of the Ecclesiastical Architects and Surveyors Association. He is also Inspecting Architect of approximately 20 churches in Canterbury and Rochester dioceses.

James Clague Architects offers full architectural services including:

  • Heritage Statements
  • Building Surveying
  • Quinquennial Inspections
  • Almshouse Feasibility Appraisal
  • Planning and Listed Building Applications
  • Building Regulation Applications
  • Specifications and Tendering
  • Contract Administration and Site Monitoring

Andrew Clague and the team at James Clague Architects believe in protecting and enhancing the buildings in which we live and enriching the lives of the local community.

Awarded Patron’s Award in 2005 (St Elizabeth House, Canterbury), 2012 (Cutbush & Corral, Maidstone) and 2018 (Manwood Almshouse, Canterbury)

Clague LLP

Architects

Contact Details
Pat Mills BA BArch (Hons) RIBA
Partner

62 Burgate, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2BH
T: 01227 762060
E: patmills@clague.co.uk
W: www.clague.co.uk

Regions covered:  UK wide

About Clague LLP
Clague, the design-led architecture practice based in Canterbury, and with offices in London and Harpenden, has a longstanding reputation among the almshouse community. With its dedicated conservation and historic buildings team, Clague advises on quinquennial inspections, ensuring Trustees are best placed to protect the fabric of their estates.

At the heart of Clague’s work are design projects often requiring listed building consent, which demand a sensitive and detailed understanding of former building techniques and materials. As a result, Clague’s 60 strong team, including nine partners, has delivered projects across the country for many almshouse charities, whether adapting existing homes or designing new ones.

The quality of the firm’s work has been nationally recognised with Clague a three time recipient of the Almshouse Association Patron’s Awards. The successful projects were undertaken for Harefield Parochial Charities, St John’s Hospital and The Roger Manwood Trust in Canterbury.

For further information on Clague’s work with almshouses contact: Pat Mills on 01622 762060 or via patmills@clague.co.uk

MEPK Architects

Architects

Contact Details
Simon Cottingham
Director

Studio 35, 10 Hornsey Street, London N7 8EL
T: 020 7700 2736
E: simon.cottingham@mepk.co.uk
W: www.mepk.co.uk

Regions covered: Countrywide

About MEPK Architects
MEPK Architects are housing specialists with over 50 years’ experience in the sector. Our current projects range from estate regeneration and high density multi-tenure developments to innovative low carbon projects and rural infill housing.

We particular expertise in designing housing for vulnerable & older people. In recent years we have designed over 40 schemes in this category including numerous Extra Care projects and a Care Village with 125 dwellings.

We are preferred consultants for specialist older person housing providers Hanover Housing & Sanctuary and have worked with a number of Almshouse charities. We also have experience of designing residential care homes.

We have received a number of awards for our projects for vulnerable & older persons including:

  • London Evening Standard New Homes Awards – Three times winners
  • Almshouse Association Patrons Award granted by HRH The Prince of Wales
  • National Housing for Older People Award
  • Civic Trust Award

Two of our projects have been published in the international architecture book ‘Contemporary Living Spaces for the Elderly’.

Trewin Design Architects

Architects and Surveyors

Contact Details
Mr David Tithecott  MRICS FCABE
Director – Chartered Building Surveyor – Chartered Building Engineer

1 Stanhope Square, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DR
T: 01409 253013
E: David.tithecott@trewin-design.co.uk
W: www.trewin-design.co.uk

Regions covered: Devon, Cornwall

About Trewin Design Partnership
Trewin Design Architects are an Award winning practice of Architects and surveyors with a sound reputation for the delivery of good quality, well designed housing, throughout the southwest region.

Established in 1972, we have been a panel consultant for the National Almshouse Association for many years, and have worked with several local charities in providing professional support and advice, along with specialist services in the repair and upkeep of their existing housing stock, as well as unlocking opportunities for improvements and new development.

We portray sound conservation principles in our approach to the repair, renovation, alteration and improvement of heritage assets including historic and listed buildings and as a multi-disciplinary practice we offer a full range of professional services which include:

  • RIBA professional services from inception through to completion
  • Design and specification of works of any scale
  • Specification, detailing and schedule of minor repairs
  • Design and delivery of new development
  • Project management and Contract administration
  • General Planning and Listed Building advice
  • Quinquennial inspections and reports
  • Defect analysis and reporting
  • Party Wall surveyors
  • Principle Designer duties (CDM Regulations)