RAL Architects

At RAL Chartered Architects, we pride ourselves on being a highly skilled architecture firm based in Merseyside, UK. Established in 2001, we have grown into an award-winning RIBA Chartered Practice that is known for our original, contextual, and enduring architecture in both urban and rural settings.

Our team comprises of individuals with a wealth of experience in various fields of architecture, making us a valuable resource for any project. We believe in working closely with our clients, whether commercial or domestic, to ensure that creativity, innovation, usability, and value for money are all equally important in our design approach.

Each project we undertake has a designated team responsible for seeing it through to completion. We believe that good management and communication are key to successful buildings and a satisfied customer or end-user. Our long-standing and award-winning involvement with local planning and building control departments has led to excellent working connections, which has enabled us to navigate the most complex of planning issues with a productive outcome.

Good client relationships are central to everything we do, and we endeavour to discuss and inform at every stage, united in a common goal. As chartered members of The Royal Institute of British Architects and The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists, our competence and qualifications are professionally endorsed, affording our clients added protection and peace of mind.

Our team includes experienced professionals such as Paul Hodgson, who joined us in 2014 as a Part II Architectural Assistant and has worked on large residential schemes, student accommodation projects, and one-off private houses. Graham Coule, who joined us in 2022, brings his wealth of experience in the Education, Leisure, and Housing sectors. Alison Tudor, our Studio Manager, ensures that our working practices are maintained to enable our continued eligibility for RIBA chartered practice membership. Federica Manzo, who joined us in 2020, is a skilled 3D modeller and provides high-quality renders using creative imaging software. Finally, our co-founder Rob Anderson, who established RAL Architects Limited in 2001, has been instrumental in making us an award-winning practice with a sensitive approach to innovative design in context with its environment.

Our Services

At RAL Chartered Architects, we offer a wide range of services that cater to our clients' needs. Whether you are looking to design a new building, renovate an existing one, or need assistance with planning and building control, we have the expertise and resources to help.

Our services include:

• Residential Design: We specialise in designing new homes, extensions, and renovations that meet our clients' specific needs and budgets. Our team works closely with clients to understand their requirements and preferences, ensuring that the final product is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

• Commercial Design: We have extensive experience in designing commercial buildings, including offices, retail spaces, and leisure facilities. Our team understands the importance of creating spaces that are not only visually appealing but also functional and efficient.

• Planning and Building Control: Our team has excellent working connections with local planning and building control departments, enabling us to navigate complex planning issues with a productive outcome. We can assist clients with obtaining necessary permissions and approvals for their projects.

• Project Management: We offer project management services to ensure that our clients' projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Our team works closely with contractors and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.

Our Projects

At RAL Chartered Architects, we have worked on a variety of projects over the years, ranging from residential schemes to commercial developments. Some of our notable projects include:

• Burbo Point: A contemporary five-storey apartment block containing a two-storey penthouse.

• Victoria Place: Four detached properties in a prime location in Formby, on the former site of the RAFA social Club.

• Sainsbury's Local: A former redundant bank building in the popular Birkdale village that has been transformed into a modern retail space.

• Derby Road: A large bespoke detached house on a double plot in Formby.

• Hillside Golf Club: We have worked with this prestigious championship golf club over five years in a three-phased development.

• Market Street: A contemporary building re-development that showcases our ability to create functional and visually appealing spaces.

• Firwood Hall: A substantial family home built on the edge of the Pinewoods at Formby, Merseyside.

• Kingswood Homes: We have worked with Kingswood Homes developing a series of standardised house types which can be applied to new developments as required.

• Firwood Knutsford: Redevelopment of a locally listed mock Tudor house, Leicester Road, Knutsford within the Legh Road Conservation area.

News and Updates

At RAL Chartered Architects, we are constantly working on new and exciting projects. Check back regularly for updates on our latest developments and news from our team.