What FRAMED ESTATES Architects does

FRAMED ESTATES Architects is a Scotland-based chartered architectural and property development practice, founded in 2017 and operating from a single studio in Paisley. The firm provides architectural services to homeowners and businesses across the UK and East Africa, guiding clients through consultation, design, planning, building control and construction to project completion. It also acquires feature properties for redevelopment and resale on the open market. Service modules include Building Warrants, a Design/feasibility service, and Joint Ventures for collaborative project delivery with construction partners.

The company is a small team of 7 employees whose architects are chartered and registered with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), fully insured and subject to audit by the Architects Registration Board (ARB), and holds RIAS Official membership and CIS registration. Its stated technical approach is a blend of hand drawing, software packages, colour schemes and rendering styles used to produce unique planning applications. It has delivered 50+ projects spanning residential, commercial, leisure, industrial, education, healthcare and heritage sectors, including A-listed building conversions and a 50-villa resort in Kenya's Great Rift Valley.

The revenue model is professional-services fees on architectural commissions plus property development sale proceeds, with a sales-led, client-centred go-to-market that uses a free, no-obligation consultation as the lead-capture mechanism. Distribution is direct via a portfolio website and phone/email; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The addressable customer base spans enterprise (St Mirren FC, Taylor Maxwell, Motus Group, Target Healthcare), government/heritage (Historic Environment Scotland, Falls of Clyde), SMBs (KeyStore, Travellers Rest), non-profits (Finding Your Feet), and international developers (Superior Homes Kenya). There is no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and no public listing.

Name

FRAMED ESTATES Architects

Legal name

Framed Estates Ltd

Website

https://framedestates.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FRAMED ESTATES Architects is a Paisley-headquartered chartered RIBA/ARB-registered architectural practice serving UK and Kenyan homeowners and businesses with design, planning, building-warrant, and project-management services, plus selected property development.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Residential Building Construction (2361), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE), Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

• Architectural services
• Building design
• Planning permissions
• Construction management
• Property development

Headquarters

HQ city

Paisley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Architectural Services: Providing architectural services to homeowners and businesses, guiding clients through consultation, design, planning, building control and construction to project completion.
2. Property Development: Acquiring feature properties for redevelopment to sell on the open market.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Framed Estates Architects delivers architectural design, planning, building warrant applications, and construction management services for residential, commercial, industrial, and heritage clients. The firm operates across the UK (Scotland) and Kenya, supporting projects from initial concept and statutory approvals through on-site construction oversight.

Product overview

Framed Estates is an international chartered architectural and property development company offering a unified service that combines architectural design services with property development capabilities. The core offering includes architectural services (design, planning, building control, construction management) and property redevelopment. Service modules include Building Warrants, Design Service (feasibility and early-stage design), and Joint Ventures for collaborative project delivery. The company serves residential, commercial, industrial, and leisure sectors, managing projects from initial consultation through planning, construction, to project completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services End-to-end architectural design for homeowners, property developers, and commercial/industrial clients, producing drawings and specifications for new builds, extensions, and refurbishments.
• Planning Permission Applications Preparation and submission of planning applications to local authorities, supporting residential extensions, new dwellings, commercial developments, and change-of-use projects.
• Building Warrant Applications Compilation and lodgement of building warrant applications in Scotland to demonstrate compliance with building regulations prior to construction.
• Construction Management Services On-site construction administration including contract administration, progress monitoring, quality checks, and handover for clients executing building works.
• Property Development Services Redevelopment and renovation project services combining feasibility assessment, design, statutory approvals, and construction oversight for property owners and investors.

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• IB JoineryminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWorked with IB Joinery to create St Mirren Football Club Supporters Club, including Sports Café/Bar and custom joinery elements.
• Superior Homes (Kenya)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership with Superior Homes (Kenya) for the Mountainside Resort development in the Great Rift Valley. UK's FE team working with Superior Homes on 52 bespoke villas. Relationship_description: Mutual
• Type BminorOthersHired Type B, a graphic and web design agency in Glasgow, to create new company website with focus on user experience and site performance.
• Historic Environment ScotlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking closely with Historic Environment Scotland on Thomas Coats Memorial Church conversion project, an A-listed High Gothic Church into Arts, Music and Entertainments Venue.
• Lochlie Construction GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnering with Lochlie Construction Group for Motus UK planning permission project for extension and upgrade of Glasgow facility.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Anderson Bell + Christie: Long-established Glasgow-based chartered architectural practice delivering residential, commercial and heritage projects; directly comparable in service mix and Scottish geographic focus to Framed Estates.
• 7N Architects: Glasgow-based architecture practice covering residential, commercial, education and heritage; similar size and Scottish market overlap, making it a direct local competitor for design-led commissions.
• Stallan-Brand Architecture + Design: Glasgow-headquartered design studio with architecture, masterplanning and interior design capabilities across residential, mixed-use and commercial sectors; comparable in service breadth and Scottish regional positioning.
• Page\Park Architects: Scottish chartered architecture firm with comparable footprint in Paisley/Glasgow, heritage conversion expertise, and similar practice size; competes for the same mid-sized Scottish design commissions.
• Collective Architecture: Edinburgh/Glasgow chartered practice with strong residential, education and heritage portfolios; directly comparable in scale and multi-sector Scottish offering to Framed Estates.
• Ian Springford Architects: Small Glasgow-based chartered practice focused on residential extensions, refurbishments and bespoke homes; closely mirrors Framed Estates' residential extension and homeowner-targeted offering.

Broad incumbents

• NORR Architects: Large global architecture and engineering firm with broad sectoral coverage including commercial, healthcare and education; overlaps with Framed Estates' commercial/institutional work but operates at significantly larger scale.
• BDG Architecture + Design: Multi-disciplinary UK design firm covering architecture, interiors and masterplanning across retail, leisure and commercial; comparable sectors to Framed Estates' commercial/leisure fit-out work, but with much larger national footprint.
• Bennetts Associates: UK chartered architecture practice with strong heritage/cultural, education and commercial portfolios; comparable in design quality and heritage credentials, but materially larger than Framed Estates.

Others

• Urban Union (Developer): Scottish residential developer active in Edinburgh and Glasgow; comparable as a property developer partner-type counterpart rather than an architectural competitor, illustrating the kind of mid-sized developer Framed Estates serves or partners with.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/framed-estates

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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