Architectural Emporium

Architectural Emporium is a creative design studio based in Liverpool, offering unique solutions to each site, place, or interior. We are a RIBA Chartered Practice, defined by the varied portfolio and architectural background of our three directors, who offer a wealth of experience in all sectors and work stages.

As an award-winning practice, we bring vigour, creativity, and dynamism to projects of all sizes and types. Each project is treated individually, and we seek thorough detailed responses. Our directors are capable designers, design tutors, and project architects who are involved in every scheme and employ an inclusive and collaborative design approach. We foster creative dialogue with clients, the consultant team, contractors, and end-users to create environments that ultimately enhance the lives of those who will use them.

However, we believe that this is not possible without first gaining an in-depth understanding of those people's needs. Whether it be a single person or a whole community, we specialise in successfully engaging with clients and then translating their desires and aspirations into schemes that truly reflect them.

Our portfolio is characterized by simplicity, legibility, context-driven sensitivity, structures and components re-described and recycled, sustainable and efficient arrangements, thoughtful and inventive enveloping, innovative use of affordable materials, consideration of interiors and furniture as integral, and careful and sophisticated detailing. Sustainable buildings and communities are key concerns and are integrated into our design responses.

We aim to improve the built environment and provide better quality places through effective strategic planning and contemporary, affordable, and original architectural interventions. For more information on our approach to design and sustainability, please get in touch.

Our Directors

Toby Wallis

Toby gained a 2:1 and two distinctions from his architectural education, winning awards for best submission and best use of materials in design. He has considerable experience of all RIBA workstages and has designed and delivered numerous projects on time and on budget. Toby views good communication as essential in creating a serene and successful working environment and adopts a multi-disciplinary approach to design.

Andy James

Andy studied at Liverpool John Moores University, gaining a 2:1 and a commendation in design. He has over ten years of job-running experience and has worked on a series of large-scale projects, including a 32m apartment scheme commissioned by Urban Splash. Andy has also gained experience at John McAslan + Partners and Falconer Chester Hall Architects, working on a series of large commercial and cultural schemes. He regards effective communication as essential to successfully coordinating jobs of all sizes.

Luke Cooper

Qualified in 2007, Luke worked on a series of high-profile projects before joining Architectural Emporium. He has a strong interest in historical architecture and monument and regards effective communication as essential to successfully coordinating jobs of all sizes. Luke's approach to design emphasizes texture, mass, narrative, and sustainability.

Our Services

We offer a wide range of services to suit each project's unique needs. From initial concept development to final implementation, our experienced team provides guidance, advice, and support throughout the entire process.

Our services include:

• Project Management
• Design Development
• Project Coordination
• Value Engineering
• Detail Design
• Construction Administration

Get in Touch

For more information on our services or any of the projects featured on this website, please contact us. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you.