TNM Design Group

What TNM Design Group does

TNM Design Group (also operating as TNM Architecture) is a privately held UK architectural practice founded in 2019 and registered in England, delivering architectural design, planning, project management, and specialist conservation services. The firm is led by directors Terry Reynolds and Nick Chapman, supported by architecture assistant Izabella Lukasik, and draws on more than 40 years of collective professional experience across residential, commercial, education, healthcare, leisure, heritage and community projects. The practice operates from three UK studios in Wolverhampton (registered office), Kingswinford (main office) and London, and reports over 100 projects delivered since founding.

The firm's core technical stack centres on Building Information Modelling (BIM) delivered through Autodesk Revit, augmented by Matterport 3D scanning, photogrammetry, and Enscape-powered 3D visualisation. Nick Chapman holds Autodesk Revit Certified Professional status (2019) and ISO 19650 Task Information Management accreditation from BRE Global, enabling BRE-certified BIM implementation. Supporting capabilities include CDM Principal Designer services under the 2015 Regulations, town planning consultation, interior design, building refurbishment, and project management. The firm holds CIAT Chartered Practice status, Constructionline accreditation, and APS membership, with Nick Chapman holding FCIAT, IHBC Full Membership, MCIOB, and MCABE credentials that pre-qualify the practice for UK public-sector, heritage and CDM-regulated work.

TNM Design Group generates revenue through bespoke professional-services fees, with each project priced individually based on scope, complexity, specification, and site conditions. Its go-to-market is sales-led and direct, sourcing engagements via phone, email, website enquiry, professional referrals, and face-to-face studio consultations. The customer base spans nine distinct segments including individual homeowners, education providers, healthcare clients, heritage and conservation bodies, leisure operators, commercial ventures, residential care providers, design-and-build contractors, housebuilders, and local government departments. Notable disclosed clients include the Black Country Living Museum, Sandwell Council / Historic England (Wednesbury High Street Heritage Action Zone), University of Wolverhampton, Minworth School, Broadlands Golf and 3 Hammers Adventure Golf. Marketing channels include a content blog, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, Grand Designs Live (Expert Advisor), and ongoing university engagement.

Name

TNM Design Group

Legal name

TNM Design Group

Website

https://tnmdesigngroup.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TNM Design Group is a UK architectural practice founded in 2019, providing architectural design, BIM, 3D scanning, heritage conservation, town planning, and CDM Principal Designer services across residential, commercial, education, healthcare, leisure, and heritage sectors from studios in Wolverhampton, Kingswinford, and London.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Interior Design Services (541410)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAKAA

Architectural Design Services

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Architecture, Design & Planning Services

SECONDARYBPAHAKAK

Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Digital Design Services

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Architecture, Design & Planning Services

SECONDARYBPAHAKAB

Interior Design Services

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Architecture, Design & Planning Services

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Building information modelling
• Heritage conservation architecture
• 3D scanning surveys
• Town planning consultation

Headquarters

HQ city

Wolverhampton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Services: Professional services revenue from architectural design, planning consultation, project management, BIM services, 3D scanning, and heritage conservation services. Projects range from residential extensions to commercial and public sector work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

TNM Design Group is a UK architectural practice delivering client-focused architectural design, Building Information Modelling (BIM) using Autodesk Revit, 3D scanning (Matterport) and photogrammetry, 3D visualisation, heritage conservation, town planning consultation, CDM Principal Designer services, interior design and project management. Commissions span residential extensions, commercial developments, education estates, leisure facilities, heritage and community projects, with pricing tailored to each project's scope, complexity and site conditions.

Product overview

TNM Design Group is an architecture practice founded in 2019 offering a comprehensive suite of architectural and design services. The firm provides BIM and Revit services, 3D scanning using Matterport technology, 3D visualisation, interior design, and specialist heritage conservation alongside core architectural design services. Supporting services include town planning consultation, principal designer roles under CDM Regulations, and project management. The practice operates across residential, commercial, education, leisure, heritage and community sectors from studios in Wolverhampton, Kingswinford, and London.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services Client-focused architectural design tailored to each commission, providing services from briefing through to handover across residential, commercial, education, leisure, heritage and community sectors.
• BIM and Revit Services Building Information Modelling using Autodesk Revit for digital design documentation, concurrent design and documentation workflows, and coordination across project teams, underpinned by ISO 19650 Task Information Management accreditation.
• 3D Scanning and Digital Surveys Matterport 3D scanning and photogrammetry for recording existing buildings with accuracy, supporting virtual walkthroughs, measured surveys and 3D modelling for heritage and conservation projects.
• 3D Visualisation Lifelike three-dimensional representations of spaces and concepts using Enscape and advanced rendering, enabling clients to explore scale, materials and spatial relationships before construction.
• Heritage Conservation Specialist conservation and heritage expertise for listed buildings, conservation areas, and historic settings, focusing on fabric-first approach, reversibility, and sensitive adaptation led by IHBC Full Membership expertise.
• Town Planning Services Planning consultation and navigation through the planning process, covering development control, enforcement, site promotion, feasibility studies, master planning, brownfield development, and heritage conservation.
• Principal Designer Services (CDM) Pre-construction phase management under CDM Regulations 2015, coordinating health and safety, facilitating communication between designers and contractors, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Project Management Project management services spanning business cases, procurement, design, construction delivery and operation, serving public and private sectors nationally and internationally.
• Interior Design Services Interior design covering colours, textures, furniture, lighting, finishes and layout to create balanced interiors tailored to client style and practical requirements.
• Domestic House Extensions Architectural design services for homeowners covering domestic extensions from concept through planning, building control, and technical design stages, including guidance on permitted development rights.
• Residential Architecture Residential projects spanning restoration of Grade II listed buildings to contemporary extensions, with expertise in planning regulations, conservation areas, and modern design techniques.
• Education Spaces Design Design and delivery of educational extensions and refurbishments including modular buildings and SEN facilities, tailored to specific educational requirements.
• Leisure Architecture Creative and functional design services for leisure projects including golf clubs, bars, and adventure golf, transforming spaces into vibrant destinations.
• Building Refurbishment Refurbishment and revitalisation of buildings combining innovation with respect for original structures, focusing on preservation, sustainability, and functional excellence.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered over 100 projects since founding in 2019
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles7 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 notable and core.

• Black Country Living MuseumnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerTNM Architecture has provided architectural support to the Black Country Living Museum, including work on the new schools facility and learning centre. This partnership demonstrates heritage expertise and community engagement.
• Sandwell Council / Historic EnglandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTNM Architecture was added to the list of companies providing Architectural Services to Wednesbury High Street Heritage Action Zone administered by Sandwell Council working in partnership with Historic England. Work completed Summer 2022.
• University of WolverhamptonnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing educational partnership where Nick Chapman delivers Architectural Technology lectures and IAPD module content. Students benefit from industry expertise and practical insights. University facilitates lectures and continually involves TNM in educational programs.
• Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTNM Architecture is a CIAT Chartered Practice. Nick Chapman participates in CIAT Mentor Match Me programme mentoring emerging professionals. Terry Reynolds serves on CIAT London Conduct Committee. The company actively supports CIAT membership routes and professional development.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Buttress Architects: A heritage-focused UK architectural practice of similar regional footprint, delivering conservation, residential and heritage regeneration work across the North of England. Comparable in size, sector mix and emphasis on conservation credentials, but operating from Manchester rather than the West Midlands.
• Avanti Architects: A UK architectural practice delivering residential, healthcare and education projects with regional offices. Comparable in multi-sector positioning and practice size, though less weighted towards heritage and conservation.
• Haworth Tompkins: A London-based chartered practice working across heritage, education, theatre and residential sectors with a strong conservation track record. Comparable in sector diversification and heritage credentials, though operating at a larger scale and London-centric.
• Brewster Bye Architects: A Leeds-based chartered architectural practice delivering heritage, residential, education and community projects across the UK. Closely comparable in scale, multi-sector positioning and emphasis on conservation and design quality at a regional level.
• Colander Associates: A UK chartered architectural practice offering architectural design, planning and project management services to residential and commercial clients. Comparable as a small multi-disciplinary practice operating across design, planning and project coordination.

Broad incumbents

• Feilden+Mawson: A UK architectural practice with strong heritage, conservation and ecclesiastical portfolio alongside education and residential work. Comparable in heritage expertise and multi-sector breadth but with a larger team and broader national footprint.
• Purcell: A UK-wide architectural practice specialising in heritage, conservation and culturally significant buildings. Direct competitor in heritage architecture and conservation services but operating at materially greater scale and with international reach.
• Donald Insall Associates: A long-established UK heritage and conservation architectural practice with national reach across listed buildings, conservation areas and heritage regeneration. Highly comparable on the conservation niche but substantially larger and more institutionalised than TNM.
• AWW Architects: A UK architectural practice with heritage, education, healthcare and commercial sector experience. Comparable in the breadth of project types and emphasis on conservation alongside new build, though operating at greater scale.
• Levitt Bernstein: A UK architectural practice working across residential, education, healthcare and heritage sectors with a strong conservation and design-quality reputation. Comparable in multi-sector breadth and design-led positioning, though materially larger.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tnmdesigngroup
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCiWyGK1w7_1saU8059_eEYQ/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/tnmdesigngroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tnmdesigngroup
• Instagraminstagram.com/tnmdesigngroup1

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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