A photo of the team at Thread Architects

A collaborative, design led architects practice exploring new ideas for creating unique spaces.

We have studios in Sheffield in Yorkshire and Solihull in the Midlands. We work across the UK and aim to bring a high quality, inclusive crafted service to all our projects including Passivhaus and Enerphit design.

We offer our clients a unique service for their project. Our experience across a range of construction sectors allows us to refine our design approach when working with clients from individuals and families to community groups, schools, and businesses.

We lead clients through the process from conception to completion, offering a full architectural service led by a dedicated team of experienced professionals. We add into this our creativity and unique design service developed in collaboration with the client to create truly exceptional designs.

  • Director

    Andy is a fully qualified Architect with over 20 years of experience. He has taught at several schools of architecture and is an active member of the Design Midlands and Design Yorkshire and Sheffield City Review Panels.

  • Director

    Anya is a fully qualified Architect with over 15 years of experience. She is passionate about design in the context of existing and historic buildings. She loves modernism and enjoys developing ideas to create space, light and truth to materials. With her partner, she completed a self-build project to convert a derelict joiners workshop into their home in Sheffield.

  • Director

    Rachel is a fully qualified Architect with over 15 years of experience and lives in Solihull. Rachel is an enthusiastic self-builder, having previously constructed a 2 storey SIPS extension and with a second self-built project currently underway on her new home. Rachel is passionate about ensuring the longevity of all designs through careful consideration of low energy design principles and her knowledge as a certified Passivhaus designer.

  • Part 2 Architectural Assistant

    Tom is a talented Architect who recently qualified following a Higher Degree Apprenticeship at Sheffield Hallam University and RIBA North. Tom has worked at Thread for 4 years working alongside the Part 2 course, achieving a Distinction and receiving the SSA Digital Award for his final year project.

What we do

Thread Architects was established in 2013 and is run by 3 fully qualified and experienced Architects. We have grown to have offices in both Sheffield and Solihull and have a wealth of experience across a range of construction sectors, offering a high quality service which is tailored to the needs of the project. We have the skills to lead clients through the design and construction process, offering a full architectural service led by a dedicated team of experienced professionals. We add into this our creativity and unique design service developed in collaboration with the client with the aim of creating truly exceptional designs.