CAD Architects

What CAD Architects does

CAD Architects is a privately held, RIBA Chartered architectural practice headquartered in Truro, Cornwall, operating for over three decades as one of the largest and longest-running architectural practices in the county. The firm delivers core architectural and building design services across private residential, commercial/leisure/tourism, heritage/conservation, community/education, and public sector projects, supplemented by an integrated suite of specialist divisions: CAD Planning (independent planning consultancy established April 2022), CAD Heritage (heritage consultancy), Passivhaus Sustainability Design (launched September 2025 following Tom Lea's accreditation), CDM Principal Designer expertise, and Development Consultancy.

The practice operates as a relationship-led professional services firm with a sales-led go-to-market model anchored by a free initial consultation and direct client engagement from first sketches through to completion. Revenue is generated through professional service fees for design work, planning applications, heritage assessments, and project management, with no publicly disclosed pricing tiers. Notable clients include Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Legacy Properties (multiple residential developments), Conygar (Holyhead Waterfront Regeneration), Truro City Football Club, Dartmoor National Park Authority, Hotel Tresanton, Polurrian Bay Hotel, and The Samaritans, spanning healthcare, real estate development, sports, government, hospitality, and charity sectors.

Geographic focus is Cornwall and the South West of England, with the firm indicating capability and track record for UK-wide commissions. Technology stack centers on CAD design software and Passivhaus design methodology, with no AI/ML or software platform components disclosed. The firm is privately held with no institutional investment, funding rounds, or M&A activity on record, and operates as CAD Architects Ltd, a private limited company registered in England.

Name

CAD Architects

Legal name

CAD Architects Ltd

Website

https://cadarchitects.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CAD Architects is a privately held, RIBA Chartered architectural practice in Truro, Cornwall, delivering architectural design, planning consultancy, heritage consultancy, Passivhaus sustainability design, and CDM Principal Designer services across residential, commercial, heritage, and public sector projects throughout Cornwall, the South West, and the wider UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Heritage conservation architecture
• Passivhaus sustainable design
• Planning consultancy services
• Residential development architecture

Headquarters

HQ city

Truro

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Architectural Services: Professional architectural services including design, planning, heritage consultancy, and CDM Principal Designer expertise for residential, commercial, heritage, and community projects. Revenue generated through professional service fees for design work, planning applications, and project management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CAD Architects is a RIBA Chartered architectural practice providing architectural and building design services for residential, commercial, heritage, and community projects across Cornwall, the South West, and the UK. The practice operates as a one-stop-shop, combining core architectural design with specialist divisions for planning consultancy (CAD Planning), heritage consultancy (CAD Heritage), Passivhaus sustainability design, CDM Principal Designer expertise, and development consultancy.

Product overview

CAD Architects operates as a single architectural practice with integrated specialist divisions rather than a platform-plus-modules structure. The core offering is Architecture and Building Design, supported by complementary services: CAD Planning (planning consultancy), CAD Heritage (heritage consultancy), Passivhaus Sustainability Design, CDM Principal Designer expertise, and Development Consultancy. These services are offered both as additions to architectural commissions and as standalone engagements. The practice also provides community architecture services for education buildings and public facilities. The portfolio spans residential developments, private homes, commercial/leisure/tourism projects, heritage conservation, and alterations/extensions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture and Building Design

Quantifiable outcome

• Heating and cooling needs reduced by up to 90% compared to conventional construction with Passivhaus design
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Purl DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative project partnership with Purl Design for the Dartmoor National Park Visitor Centre project. CAD Architects led the architectural work while Purl Design contributed to the collaborative design approach.
• Dartmoor National Park AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClient for Dartmoor National Park Visitor Centre extension and refurbishment project. The Authority commissioned CAD Architects to provide exhibition space, new entrance, and improved visitor facilities.
• ConygarmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConygar commissioned CAD Architects for the Holyhead Waterfront Regeneration Scheme, a major mixed-use waterfront development including 250 berth marina, residential proposals, and heritage building restoration on the Isle of Anglesey.
• Legacy PropertiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership with Legacy Properties for residential development projects in Cornwall including Halwyn Meadows (81 houses in Crantock), Trispen development (The Paddocks), and Goonhavern (40 new homes).
• Truro City Football ClubmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClient for purpose-built stadium at Langarth Sports Hub, designed to meet the club's needs while supporting wider community use with two full-size pitches, covered spectator stands, and clubhouse facilities.
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS TrustmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClient for Hyve by Prime key worker accommodation development - 22 modern apartments with 89 bedrooms across 3, 4, and 5 bed layouts at Tresawls Road in Truro. Completion due 2027.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gillespie Yunnie Architects: Cornwall and South West-based RIBA architectural practice with a comparable mix of residential, heritage, and community projects. Closest geographic and segment peer to CAD Architects.
• Purcell: UK architectural practice specialising in heritage, conservation, and sensitive reuse of historic buildings. Highly comparable on the CAD Heritage and conservation award-winning axis of CAD Architects' work.
• Feilden Fowles: RIBA-chartered UK practice with award-winning heritage, civic, and residential work. Comparable in profile as a UK architecture firm combining conservation expertise with contemporary design.

Broad incumbents

• Stride Treglown: Long-established UK-wide RIBA architectural practice with offices across the country, delivering residential, healthcare, and community projects at larger scale than CAD Architects. Comparable broad portfolio and RIBA positioning.
• Allies and Morrison: Major UK architectural practice working across residential, heritage, civic, and masterplanning sectors. Comparable in heritage/conservation expertise and RIBA chartered status, though at significantly larger scale.
• Haworth Tompkins: RIBA-chartered UK architectural practice with strength in heritage/cultural, residential, and civic projects. Comparable heritage-led portfolio and award record to CAD Architects.
• AHR Architects: Major UK-wide architectural practice (formerly Aedas) with established offices in multiple regions, covering residential, healthcare, education, and heritage. Comparable breadth of sectors and UK multi-office model.

Emerging players

• Lichfields: UK planning, heritage, and development consultancy offering pre-application, planning appeals, and heritage advisory services — directly comparable to CAD Planning and CAD Heritage as standalone offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cadarchitects
• Facebookfacebook.com/cad.architects.9
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cad-architects-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/cadarchitects

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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