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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Part 2 Architectural Assistant
Tom is a talented Part 2 Architectural Assistant working alongside completing his architectural education at Sheffield Hallam University. Tom has been with Thread for 3 years and he recently completed his Part 2 course, achieving a Distinction and receiving the 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.
Stage 0 Briefing meeting
Stage 1 Feasibility sketch plan
Stage 1 Feasibility options review
Stage 1 Feasibility 3D view
Stage 2 Concept design models
Stage 2 Concept design consultation popup
Stage 2 Concept design view
Stage 2 Concept design detail
Stage 3 Developed design internal view
Stage 3 Developed design model
Stage 3 Developed design presentation
Stage 3 Developed design planning elevation
Stage 4 Technical design internal view
Stage 4 Technical design section
Stage 5 Construction straw bale build
Stage 5 Construction detail
Stage 5 Construction on site review
Stage 5 Construction site visit
Stage 6 Completion and Handover