What MRT Architects does

MRT Architects is the trading name of Marson Rathbone Taylor LLP, a chartered RIBA architectural practice founded in 1975 through the amalgamation of Rathbone Taylor and Marson Architects. Headquartered in Stratford-upon-Avon with a second studio in the Cotswolds, the firm delivers end-to-end architectural services — site analysis, feasibility studies, 3D rendering and visualisation, space planning, interior design, planning and conservation consent, technical design and building regulations, tender action, contract administration, and CDM services — across residential, commercial, civic, leisure, and educational building types. Specialised capabilities include Paragraph 79 projects and listed building/conservation area work, with documented planning approval wins on sensitive heritage and Green Belt sites.

The firm operates on a project-based professional services fee model, with fees negotiated per engagement based on scope, complexity, and client type (private individuals, property developers, and public/private bodies). Its disclosed project base spans individual private clients, developers (Spitfire Bespoke Homes, Housestyle Countrywide, Retirement Security Ltd), hospitality operators (Alscot Estate, Kings Court Hotel), charitable and public bodies (Stratford Town Trust, Warwickshire County Council), healthcare (The Cleevelands Centre), and sports venues (Hamilton Park). Geographic reach is regional — Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, and select West Midlands towns — with occasional international engagements (e.g., Larressingle, France). Marketing is portfolio-led through the firm's website, social media, regional press coverage, and referrals.

MRT Architects is partner-owned with no external institutional investment; the practice is led by Simon Marson RIBA, Harj Donnelly RIBA, and Stephen Lewis, supported by architectural assistants, a graphic designer, and finance/operations staff (11–50 employees band). Its go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, built on 45+ years of regional reputation and demonstrated capability in securing planning consents where other practices have failed.

Name

MRT Architects

Legal name

Marson Rathbone Taylor LLP

Website

https://mrtarchitects.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MRT Architects is a partner-led RIBA-chartered architectural practice based in Stratford-upon-Avon and the Cotswolds, delivering end-to-end design, planning, and project management services to private clients, developers, and public bodies across the West Midlands region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (54141)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Architectural Reconfiguration & Structural Alterations (HSAPAEAB)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Residential architecture
• Conservation architecture
• Planning applications
• Building design

Headquarters

HQ city

Stratford-upon-avon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Project-based fees for comprehensive architectural services including feasibility studies, planning applications, technical design, contract administration, and project management. Revenue is generated through professional service fees calculated on a project-by-project basis for residential, commercial, civic, leisure, and educational building projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MRT Architects provides comprehensive architectural services from inception to completion, including site analysis, feasibility studies, planning applications, technical design, tender action, contract administration, and project management. The firm specialises in residential, commercial, civic, leisure, and educational building projects, with particular expertise in conservation areas, listed buildings, and Paragraph 79 exceptional homes across the Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, and Cotswolds region.

Product overview

MRT Architects is a chartered architectural practice offering a comprehensive suite of architectural services rather than a software product. The firm provides end-to-end architectural services from initial feasibility studies and concept design through planning applications, technical design, tender action, contract administration, and project management. Core service offerings include 3D rendering and visualisation, interior design, space planning, conservation and listed building consent services, and Paragraph 79 projects for exceptional homes. The practice serves residential, commercial, civic, leisure, and educational building types across Stratford-upon-Avon, the Cotswolds, Warwickshire, and surrounding areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Feasibility Study and Concept Design Initial project phase involving site analysis, opportunity and limitation assessment, sketch schemes, and precedent imagery compiled into a document for indicative feedback from planning authorities or parish councils. For private individuals, developers, and public bodies undertaking building projects.
• Planning Services Production of developed drawings, reports and information required for Planning, Conservation and other types of consent, including liaison with Planning Authority, Conservation Officers, and Historic Building Consultants. For clients requiring planning approvals.
• Technical Design and Building Regulations Technical drawings, specifications, and schedules for builder control approval ensuring compliance before construction commencement. For clients undertaking construction projects requiring building regulations compliance.
• Tender Action Compilation and enhancement of tender packages for costing purposes, including assistance with tender negotiations and contractor selection. For clients preparing to procure construction work.
• Contract Administration Administration of building contracts and conduct of regular site inspections and design meetings throughout the construction process. For clients requiring oversight of construction phase.
• 3D Rendering and Visualisation Advanced 3D visualization services to help clients visualize projects before and during design development. For clients requiring presentation materials for planning applications or design decisions.
• Interior Design Interior design services for residential and commercial spaces, creating harmonious environments that complement architectural designs. For clients seeking integrated interior and architectural design.
• Space Planning Strategic space planning services to optimize functionality and flow within architectural projects. For clients requiring optimised building layouts.
• Conservation and Listed Building Consent Specialist services for heritage properties requiring listed building consent, working with conservation officers and historic building consultants. For owners of listed or heritage buildings in conservation areas.
• Paragraph 79 Projects Specialist architectural services for exceptional individual homes under Paragraph 79 (formerly Paragraph 55) of the National Planning Policy Framework. For clients seeking exceptional countryside homes in sensitive locations.
• CDM Services Construction (Design and Management) services ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations during construction projects. For clients requiring health and safety oversight during construction.
• Construction Documentation and Specification Comprehensive construction documentation, specifications, and schedules for building control submissions and contractor guidance. For clients requiring detailed construction-stage documentation.

Quantifiable outcome

• LABC Building Excellence award for Best Major Commercial Work (Stratford Artshouse)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The Cleevelands CentreminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 2024MRT Architects completed the first phase of a new Health Hub at The Cleevelands Centre in Bishops Cleeve. The project involved careful thought on internal designs and material choices to ensure a welcoming environment.
• Warner'Supermarkets / Budgens UptonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2022MRT Architects designed a brand new Warner’s Supermarket in Upton-upon-Severn, building on relationships with local producers established over 15 years with Warner’s Budgens.
• Steelhead DevelopmentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMRT collaborated with Steelhead Developments on the New Dwelling project in Welford on Avon. MRT worked closely alongside the clients and Steelhead Developments to bring the project to life.
• Engineers, Contractors, and Specialist ConsultantscoreOthersMRT Architects works closely with Engineers, Contractors, and other Specialists in and around the Warwickshire, Worcestershire, and Gloucestershire area to ensure projects are executed to the highest standards.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Purcell: Purcell is a UK-based architectural practice specialising in heritage, conservation, and sensitive-site work, with deep experience in listed buildings and planning consents. Most directly comparable to MRT's niche in Paragraph 79, conservation areas, and historic building conversions, though operating at a larger national scale.
• Donald Insall Associates: Donald Insall Associates is a UK heritage architecture specialist focused on listed buildings, conservation areas, and adaptive reuse. It mirrors MRT's specialisation in securing planning and listed-building consents for sensitive sites, with a comparable design-led, conservation-rooted positioning.
• Jestico + Whiles: Jestico + Whiles is a mid-size UK architectural practice covering residential, hospitality, education, and commercial sectors. Comparable to MRT in scale and breadth of service offerings, including interior design and conservation-aware projects.
• Levitt Bernstein: Levitt Bernstein is a UK architectural practice with strong residential, community, and housing development portfolios alongside conservation experience. Comparable to MRT in mixed private-developer / public-body client base and regional UK project mix.
• Stanton Williams: Stanton Williams is a UK architectural practice with a mixed residential, civic, and commercial portfolio including award-winning cultural and educational projects. Comparable to MRT in delivering planning-sensitive, design-led work for public and private clients.
• Proctor & Matthews: Proctor & Matthews is a UK architectural practice delivering housing, masterplanning, and mixed-use regeneration work with sustainability focus. Comparable to MRT in residential-led developer work and design quality emphasis.
• dMFK Architects: dMFK is a UK architectural practice working across heritage, residential, and cultural projects with a strong conservation-aware portfolio. Comparable to MRT in sensitive-site planning expertise and design-led, mid-size practice positioning.

Broad incumbents

• AHMM (Allford Hall Monaghan Morris): AHMM is a large UK architectural practice delivering commercial, residential, healthcare, and education projects nationally. Comparable to MRT in service breadth and design-led positioning, but at a substantially larger scale and project scope.
• Benoy: Benoy is an international UK-headquartered architectural, masterplanning, and interior design practice with retail, commercial, and residential projects. Comparable to MRT in offering integrated architecture plus interior design, but operating globally and at a much larger scale.
• Broadway Malyan: Broadway Malyan is a large international UK architectural practice with residential, commercial, and masterplanning expertise. Comparable to MRT in design-led ethos and developer client base, but operating at a materially larger scale with global offices.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/architectsmrt
• Facebookfacebook.com/MRTarchitects.LLP
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/marson-rathbone-taylor-llp

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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