MAD architects llp

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MAD architects is a RIBA Chartered architectural practice based in Chesterfield, creating design led, sustainable buildings in Sheffield, Chesterfield and throughout Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and the Peak District.

We are small practice with a proven flair for designing creative solutions that are backed up and built with fifteen years of technical experience. We provide a personal service at all stages of your project, but with the professional service expected of a larger practice. We strive to create great designs that respect the environment. During the early design stages we integrate sustainable features, maximising benefits and minimising cost. By encouraging the adoption of sustainable principles into each project we aim to create architecture that offers benefits both today and for future generations.

We utilise leading BIM software to design all our projects in 3D, enabling us to spend more time designing your project, rather than just producing drawings. Our 3D models are fully accessible by clients, enabling you to get a full understanding of your project rather than trying to interpret technical drawings. We have experience of working on projects across the construction industry, ranging from individual house to offices & shopping centres. Working together with other building professionals, including; structural engineers, energy assessors and 3D visualisers, we provide a complete building design service.

Company awards
Theo Paphitis #SBS winner
Address
45 brockwell lane
S40 4EA Chesterfield
United Kingdom
+44-1246888923 www.madarchitects.co.uk

Reviews

Martin, is an absolute pleasure to work with and can't recommend him and MAD highly enough. After his appointment, he creatively produced house refurbishment plans, guided us through planning permission, helped appoint contractors and was with us every step of the way through the extension and house refurbishment. He maintained meticulous records and was always calm and totally dependable.
11 months ago
Choosing an architect is something most folk do once or twice a lifetime - we're the same so I'd like to share our experience with MAD architects Chesterfield in the hopes it will help someone. We found Martin very down to earth, not afraid to get his hands dirty, and able to comprehend our needs, including budget etc.. Having an architect tell you unpalatable truths -ie your wonderful scheme won't really work or look good in practice - is not nice, however Martin does it in a very professional manner - and we didn't fall out at all. If you are simply looking for a cheapie plan-drawer then Martin is not for you - he certainly won't be the cheapest but I didn't feel his charges were excessive. His design software is awesome, digital walk-thrus, really good visualiser tool, and can make changes instantly. He gave good advice and is not afraid to challenge your fixed thinking -rather than just accept whatever the client thinks they wants, even if it would be easier to do so. We went with one of the builders he suggested - half way thru at the moment - but hopefully will look good. I'd definitely recommend him - actually he was recommended to us by a friend and we haven't been disappointed.
about 1 year ago
The house already had a large rear extension meaning our desire for a further lounge extension was likely to run into planning difficulties. Martin exploited his sound knowledge of ‘Permitted Development’ rights to design a detached timber clad living space to meet our requirements that didn’t need planning permission. It was a pleasure working with Martin, stage by stage, to translate our initial ideas into a fully developed stylish building complete with construction and engineering details.
about 9 years ago