J W A Architects

JWA Architects Limited is a RIBA Chartered architecture practice located in the picturesque town of Market Harborough, Leicestershire, UK. Established with a vision to create functional spaces that enhance people's lifestyles, we specialise in commercial and residential projects, working collaboratively with clients and stakeholders to deliver exceptional design solutions.

At JWA Architects, we are dedicated to providing a comprehensive, high-quality architectural service that incorporates creative design, effective communication, and unparalleled expertise. Our ethos revolves around connecting individuals with their surroundings, capturing their imagination, and enhancing their daily experiences through innovative and sustainable design. Our team of passionate professionals shares a common goal to deliver the highest level of service and exceed client expectations.

Our Approach

"We aim to connect people with their lifestyle, capture their imagination and enhance their daily experiences." - Rory McCabe, Design Director

Our approach is communicative, creative, and collaborative. We believe in fostering close relationships with our clients, design team, specialist advisors, and stakeholders. We analyse and discuss the brief in-depth, challenging assumptions and preconceptions, and ensure a thorough understanding of the needs of the client and end-users before developing a design strategy. Our creative design process and lateral thinking guarantee the solution is achievable, efficient, practical, flexible, and adaptable for the future.

Our Services

*Commercial Architecture*

Our commercial architecture focuses on designing functional spaces that cater to the needs of the users, while providing a visually appealing environment. We manipulate light, airflow, and shape to craft spaces that are operational, practical, and aesthetically pleasing. Our expertise spans across various sectors, including leisure, retail, hotels, travel, and transportation developments.

*Space Planning*

Our space planning process artfully defines the interior experience by incorporating light, shape, surfaces, and materials. We work closely with the architect, carefully tailoring solutions to meet brand, budget, and project requirements. We maintain solid relationships with a variety of manufacturers and suppliers, ensuring the procurement of materials is both cost-effective and timely.

*Masterplanning*

During the masterplanning stage, we meticulously analyse and visualise social, environmental, political, economic, and functional factors at various scales. We apply scrupulous attention to detail, translating the vision into a captivating and appropriate format. Our work ranges from intimate residential streets to large-scale urban regeneration and mixed-use developments.

*Residential Architecture*

Our residential projects cater to a wide array of needs, including bold extensions, stunning new build homes, and large-scale residential developments. We strive to create a unique design scheme for each project, blending aesthetics, practicality, budget, and sustainability seamlessly.

*Sustainability*

JWA Architects takes responsible measures to reduce the environmental impact of our projects whenever possible. Our approach is grounded in lean, clever design, with a focus on orientation, thermal massing, daylighting, and no-cost options. We ensure minimal M&E or lighting requirements by incorporating intelligent systems that streamline building management. We prioritise educating building occupants in sustainable practices and champion the use of renewable energy sources.

Our Clients

We take pride in our long-term partnerships, working with several clients for over 15 years. Our portfolio includes collaborations with major brands such as Travelodge, Hilton Hotels, Warner Hotels, Q Hotels, Holiday Inn, Ramada Jarvis, Kew Green Hotels, Premier Inn, Days Inn, Barratt Homes, Taylor Woodrow, Jansons Property, Barnes Construction, Bowmer & Kirkland, Galliford Try, McLaren Construction, Costa, McDonald's, Marston Inns and Taverns, Jessops, and Three.