ABOUT
ABOUT
US
Founded as a practice in 1993 and privately held, Ormerod Sutton Architects Ltd. is a multidisciplinary, RIBA Chartered architectural practice in Leeds, Yorkshire, providing bespoke property development solutions for a wide range of public and private clients. As project architects, we are responsible for delivering an average of £3m in combined certificated project values per year and the practice continues to grow.
Our team has diverse experience in many areas of property development, including commercial and domestic architecture, conservation, refurbishment, interior design, CDM co-ordination, surveying and planning.
Based in Leeds, Yorkshire, near the M1 corridor and within comfortable distance of Leeds/Bradford International airport, we have both national and international reach. The practice has successfully completed projects in a wide range of locations, including France, Guernsey, Russia and across the whole of the UK.
We have a particularly strong familiarity with the nuances of planning, permitted development and building regulations across all regions of the UK, which has proven beneficial to many clients with complex requirements.
Initial consultations are free of charge for all clients large and small, and we would welcome the opportunity to talk with you about your projects.
Our team has diverse experience in many areas of property development, including commercial and domestic architecture, conservation, refurbishment, interior design, CDM co-ordination, surveying and planning.
Based in Leeds, Yorkshire, near the M1 corridor and within comfortable distance of Leeds/Bradford International airport, we have both national and international reach. The practice has successfully completed projects in a wide range of locations, including France, Guernsey, Russia and across the whole of the UK.
We have a particularly strong familiarity with the nuances of planning, permitted development and building regulations across all regions of the UK, which has proven beneficial to many clients with complex requirements.
Initial consultations are free of charge for all clients large and small, and we would welcome the opportunity to talk with you about your projects.
OUR
ARCHITECTS
Armine Sutton
– BA (Hons), PGDip (Arch), RIBA, AABC
Architect/Director
Armine has broad experience in commercial and domestic architecture with a special interest in conservation. After studying Architecture under scholarship at the University of Yerevan from 1999 to 2002, Armine joined Thurston Group Plc as a Technician and gained valuable experience in construction and architectural project management.
Architect/Director
Armine has broad experience in commercial and domestic architecture with a special interest in conservation. After studying Architecture under scholarship at the University of Yerevan from 1999 to 2002, Armine joined Thurston Group Plc as a Technician and gained valuable experience in construction and architectural project management.
Following her appointment to the practice as an Architectural Assistant in 2007, Armine continued her university study under the guidance of Ken Ormerod, culminating in the award of a charter from the RIBA in 2012. Armine was appointed as a board Director in 2013.
An accredited conservation architect, she was appointed as an approved consultant for the Diocese of Lincoln in early 2019.
Ken Ormerod
– BA, Dipl. Arch, MAPM, RIBA
Architectural Consultant
The Ormerod Design Group was founded in 1993. Following a period of growth, the business became a limited company.
Architectural Consultant
The Ormerod Design Group was founded in 1993. Following a period of growth, the business became a limited company.
Ken was a registered architect from 1978 to 2023, initially working in local authority before gaining experience in commercial, retail, healthcare and housing/community projects.
Ken has been consultant Architect to major clients, Kwik Fit and Majestic Wines for over 25 years and continues to design and project manage their developments throughout the country.
Working with the practice part-time following his semi-retirement, Ken is now able to wield golf clubs as deftly as his pencils.
OUR
CORE
VALUES
Integrity
- Being ethical in our approach to architecture and business, taking responsibility for our actions and following through on promises.
- Treating others as we would like to be treated ourselves.
- Maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality in internal and external communications.
- Being aware of both our moral and legal obligations and giving both equal consideration when making decisions.
Client Satisfaction
- Going the “extra mile” for clients to ensure that they are not merely satisfied with our services, but delighted.
- Listening to our customers to ensure their needs are correctly understood and interpreted.
- If we make a mistake, we will recognise it and work diligently to rectify the situation promptly.
- Ensuring that customers feel supported throughout and providing a dedicated point of contact for each project.
Excellence and Innovation
- Taking pride in the quality of our work at all project stages.
- Maintaining our Quality Assurance policies and amending them regularly as improvements are identified.
- Learning from past experiences and using knowledge gained to develop new techniques for future undertakings.
- Taking a creative approach and designing innovative solutions for complex client requirements.
Investment in People
- Regular investments in staff training and development to ensure they feel valued and are able to produce their best possible work.
- Promoting from within to ensure our staff have defined career progression.
- Ensuring that each employee receives exposure to as many project elements as possible, to further their understanding of Architecture.
- Being an understanding employer and recognising that staff have personal needs and goals whilst working to support these.
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