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meet the team

we’re the team behind 16a Architecture — a close-knit group of passionate architects and designers based in Liverpool.

we love working directly with our clients to bring ideas to life, whether it’s a family home, a vibrant commercial space, or a heritage project. with a mix of creativity and local know-how, we’re proud to create designs that feel personal, meaningful, and built to last.

  • managing director

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  • director

  • We provide industry-leading architectural services for luxury boutique hotels and high-end restaurant interiors that define the North West’s hospitality landscape. Our team creates innovative, premium commercial environments,

    louise dalrymple

    interior designer

  • We provide industry-leading architectural services for luxury boutique hotels and high-end restaurant interiors that define the North West’s hospitality landscape. Our team creates innovative, premium commercial environments,

    amber hillier

    part ii architectural assistant

  • We provide industry-leading architectural services for luxury boutique hotels and high-end restaurant interiors that define the North West’s hospitality landscape. Our team creates innovative, premium commercial environments,

    emilia luyindula

    marketing assistant

  • We provide industry-leading architectural services for luxury boutique hotels and high-end restaurant interiors that define the North West’s hospitality landscape. Our team creates innovative, premium commercial environments,

    oner oncer

    visualiser

  • We provide industry-leading architectural services for luxury boutique hotels and high-end restaurant interiors that define the North West’s hospitality landscape. Our team creates innovative, premium commercial environments,

    sharon potts

    office administration

shaping spaces from heritage gems to cutting-edge new builds, 16a architecture brings award-winning design expertise to liverpool, london, and beyond.

Our practice specialises in designing luxury bespoke homes and prime residences across the North West’s most prestigious enclaves, including Alderley Edge and the Cheshire Golden Triangle. We deliver exclusive, high-end architectural solutions tailored to the sophisticated lifestyles of private clients in areas like Hale, Wilmslow, and Formby.

Commercial, Hotel & Leisure

We provide industry-leading architectural services for luxury boutique hotels and high-end restaurant interiors that define the North West’s hospitality landscape. Our team creates innovative, premium commercial environments, from sophisticated corporate office fit-outs to modern, collaborative breakout spaces in Liverpool and beyond.

Developer Services & Strategic Planning

As strategic partners for property developers, we provide expert feasibility studies, site appraisals, and specialist design for high-yield projects like large-scale HMOs. We navigate the complexities of the planning system to secure change of use approvals and maximize the value of land developments across Merseyside and Cheshire.

Niche Luxury & Specialist Services

From the meticulous restoration of period heritage properties to the creation of ultra-modern glass extensions, we offer niche expertise for unique architectural challenges. Our studio integrates sustainable technology with high-end minimalist aesthetics to deliver future-proof luxury homes for our private clients.

Brand Authority & Geographic Broadeners

As an award-winning, RIBA-chartered practice, we have built a reputation for excellence in architectural design throughout the North West and the UK. Our portfolio demonstrates a commitment to premium quality and project management, serving elite postcodes from the Wirral to rural Cheshire.