We're passionate about creating unique buildings with exceptional details.
Specialising in all sectors of construction, we are a small, professional, and friendly Practice, having operated throughout the East Midlands for the past 50 years.
Founded back in 1972, the company has developed a well-established, long lasting reputation for detailed design supported by a comprehensive understanding of building construction technologies. As a team, our experience combined provides a wealth of knowledge across a variety of sectors, stretching back for nearly 40 years.
Our vision
Our expert team constantly strives to innovate and push the boundaries of architectural design.
Our philosophy is based on providing innovative but practical solutions to a Client’s brief, with a building of individual design and precise eye-catching detailing. We pride ourselves on producing high quality illustrative drawings, backed up with large scale detailing and fully supported by technical and performance specifications.
Based on the outskirts of Lincoln, our design portfolio features work both locally and nationally, having contributed to projects in Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Gloucestershire, in both design, build and management contracts. The work we produce is consistently recognised for the detail, clarity and thought displayed, whether it be in our drawings, specification packages or other related design.
Over the years our Practice has been recognised by design awards for local and national housing schemes, commercial developments, and one-off projects.
Our values
Quality
We continually strive for excellence in creating individual, exciting, but practical solutions.
Integrity
We're passionate about providing full transparency and honest advice to our clients.
Purpose
By understanding the needs of our clients, we develop projects that continue to work.
Innovation
We encourage collaborative learning, to develop ourselves and actively improve.
Our History
The Practice was originally founded as Strait Design in 1972, changing to Stephen Roberts Associates in 1985.
The Practice began in 1972 when newly qualified Chartered Architect, Stephen Roberts established a new Architectural Practice, Strait Design, working from an office located on The Strait in uphill Lincoln. Stephen was Registered with the Architects Registration Board and also a Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects until retiring.
The Practice grew in both size and reputation and Stephen entered into a Partnership with Richard Costall. This resulted in a name change for the business to Costall Roberts Associates and a new office at 71 Carholme Road, Lincoln. After some very successful years, this Partnership dissipated and the Practice was renamed Stephen Roberts Associates.
Discover our latest projects
We're highly experienced in both residential and commercial projects.
What our clients say...
In my opinion, the best Architectural services in Lincoln. SRA completed amendments to our planning application and incorporated the redesign of 8 houses. The application was immediately approved which has avoided costly delays. The new house design has added value to the project and will provide much better use of the space. SRA have my highest recommendation for projects both large and small.
SP3 Developments Ltd
I have worked with quite a few architectural practices over the years, I can honestly say SRA are in the top draw category of design companies. Their designs and drawings are of a really high standard. They are thorough and methodical. Their specifications leave little to doubt which means you can precisely quote for what you are being asked to build. […] Plus they are nice people, professional and easy to work for.
Matt, Builder
I found SRA Architecture online as I was looking at purchasing a property and needed input from an Architectural Practice who knows the area. I came across these guys and I was very impressed with the amount of knowledge they had. Neill is very much approachable and goes out of his way to find out all the information, and this in turn gave me the confidence of whether to make the purchase or not – I highly recommend them.
Antony, Residential Client
SRA Architecture worked for us on two different occasions & projects, a small one and a bigger scale project. They were advising, helpful, great at planning, very knowledgeable and always kept us updated. I would definitely recommend!
Jenny, Residential Client
Highly recommend, Niell at SRA fully appreciated the need to balance the history of the house, conservation area requirements and modern living in the design for our renovation and extension requirements.
Mandy, Residential Client
Neill at SRA Architecture has been amazingly professional and supportive throughout, advising on different packages to help budget effectively and offering a service that helps take away a lot of the stress and workload when doing a large renovation project.