Commercial Architects

Architectural design & planning services for the commercial sector

Looking for a trusted partner to bring your commercial project to life? CR Design Services offers a comprehensive range of architectural design and planning services tailored for commercial and public sector schemes.

Our team of highly skilled commercial architects work on a diverse portfolio of projects, from educational facilities like schools and universities to vibrant hospitality venues including restaurants and hotels. We design retail spaces, industrial sites and green energy projects and have supported charities and community endeavours with innovative architectural solutions.

As commercial architects, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities presented by large-scale building projects. We combine creativity and technical expertise to deliver functional and visually stunning spaces that perfectly align with your vision. Whether you're embarking on a new build or a complex renovation, CR Design Services is committed to guiding you through every stage of the process, ensuring a smooth and successful outcome.

Our focus extends beyond Durham. While our headquarters are conveniently located in the heart of the North East, we take pride in collaborating with clients across the UK. We understand the importance of building strong relationships and believe in fostering open communication throughout the entire project duration.

Ready to discuss your vision? Contact CR Design Services today and let's turn your architectural dreams into a reality.

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Our commercial projects

Commercial architects for schools and universities

SCHOOLS & UNIVERSITIES: Design advice, concept and planning design services, technical design, structural design and ongoing assistance during the tendering process and build stage.

Commercial architects for industrial and commercial projects

INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL: Design consultancy services for both new build industrial/commercial units and reconfiguration and upgrade of existing industrial sites, including partitioning and mezzanine floors.

Commercial architects for green energy projects

GREEN ENERGY: Design consultancy services for green energy installations on various private and community buildings, including PV solar panels, heat pumps, and thermal efficiency upgrades.

We provide bespoke design support for projects that don’t fit traditional norms. This could be help with a planning application, technical help at build stage, or support for the full design process.

BESPOKE DESIGN SUPPORT: We provide bespoke design support for projects that don’t fit traditional norms. This could be help with a planning application, technical help at build stage, or support for the full design process.

Commercial architects for mixed use developments

RESTAURANTS & HOTELS: Guidance for new build or change-of-use applications and reconfigurations for new/existing building to be used as restaurants or accommodation, such as holiday lets or hotels.

Commercial architects for redevelopments

MIXED USE DEVELOPMENTS: Concept design, technical design, planning support and support at build stage for retail units and residential apartments in existing buildings or low-rise blocks.

Commercial architects for community and charity projects

REDEVELOPMENT: Design services for redevelopment of derelict or dormant areas into retail, commercial, residential or mixed-use sites. We help with the safe surveying of difficult or dangerous to access buildings, planning and design support, and support at build stage.

Architectural support for new build housing developments

NEW BUILD HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS: We have a proven track record with new build housing developments. This could be a single plot, a small group of plots, or a large housing estate. We can help with the initial site appraisal, pre-planning, concept design, detailed design, construction drawings, and structural design.

Commercial architects for steel portal frames

STEEL PORTAL FRAME DESIGN: Structural design of steel portal frames for industrial and commercial units.

5-star rated service

"CR Design were brilliant from first contact. They were extremely efficient and were very prompt in answering all my questions in relation to our garage conversion. They were very proactive in communicating with us and I only have positive things to say. I would not hesitate to use them again for our next project."

"Chris worked with us during the planning and design stage of our downstairs remodel. He was very patient as we went through the design iterations and with his team, took care of the drawings and building control application. We couldn't recommend more highly the professional and friendly service."

"Chris has provided us with a fantastic service. Great job and communication throughout....Very prompt service, highly recommended."

"Caroline & Christopher of CR Design Services were great to work with. They were both very supportive, efficient and very knowledgeable. I would have no hesitation in recommending them and working with them in the future. Thanks."

"Used CR Design Services for calculations and drawings for an extension/new build. We found the company through a web-search. Amazing response and turnaround times and Chris was always happy to help if we needed to changes to the design. High quality service and excellent value. Highly recommend and would definitely use again."

"CR Design were brilliant from first contact. They were extremely efficient and were very prompt in answering all my questions in relation to our garage conversion. They were very proactive in communicating with us and I only have positive things to say. I would not hesitate to use them again for our next project."

"Chris worked with us during the planning and design stage of our downstairs remodel. He was very patient as we went through the design iterations and with his team, took care of the drawings and building control application. We couldn't recommend more highly the professional and friendly service."

"Chris has provided us with a fantastic service. Great job and communication throughout....Very prompt service, highly recommended."

"Caroline & Christopher of CR Design Services were great to work with. They were both very supportive, efficient and very knowledgeable. I would have no hesitation in recommending them and working with them in the future. Thanks."

"Used CR Design Services for calculations and drawings for an extension/new build. We found the company through a web-search. Amazing response and turnaround times and Chris was always happy to help if we needed to changes to the design. High quality service and excellent value. Highly recommend and would definitely use again."

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