We are Architectural Emporium. Our RIBA-chartered studio in Liverpool crafts award winning architecture that leaves a lasting positive impact on clients, communities, and the environment.
Like all good emporiums, we are a seller of unique goods. Step into our world to discover how we work with clients and communities to create imaginative, context-driven, sustainable architecture. Every project begins with curiosity. We explore the potential of a place, listen to the needs of its users and uncover opportunities that might not be obvious.
We reimagine existing buildings, craft expressive interiors, deliver new-build projects and provide creative visions for the transformation of places.We believe great architecture grows from dialogue, transparency and shared understanding — and that the best buildings are beautiful and sustainable because they are shaped with care.
For more information about who we are, what we do and how we work with people and places, please visit the links below….
“Creative and professional, Architectural Emporium stand out for their constructive approach. They listen and add value at every stage, and consistently exceed expectations. Just as importantly, they’re a pleasure to work with — collaborative, engaged, and focused on the best outcome.”
Miles Falkingham , Owner of Liverpool Buyers Club and Red Welly, Ty Coch
"Luke and Toby have created safe spaces for honest feedback, reflection and idea generation. Key to this process has been their transparency at every stage, good humour and their ability to treat the young people as the key stakeholder in this journey rather than just participants or beneficiaries. Co-creation is an overused term, but one that is rightly used to describe this process."
Suzie Henderson, Creative Director, Storyhouse
“We love our building so much and other people love it too - it’s a brilliantly designed creative hub. Thank you, nearly ten years since we began dreaming it alive with you… our RIBA-award-winning architects.”
Liz Pugh, Co Founder and Creative Producer, Walk the Plank
“Their experience in the arts, charity and hospitality sectors has been invaluable as they are able to work flexibly and creatively to produce what is needed to gain funding and deliver affordable and functional space, with cost and value focused in the right areas.”
Craig Pennington, Co Founder and CEO, Future Yard
"Architectural Emporium combine thoughtful design with real-world practicality, and their calm, considered approach makes the entire process feel straightforward and collaborative. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.”
Paul Speed, Executive Director, Camp & Furnace
“They develop and deliver our vision for spaces that are both aesthetically strong and commercially successful. Toby and the team bring a level of care, creativity and honesty that is rare – they genuinely understand how hospitality spaces need to feel and function, and consistently deliver environments that work for both guests and operators.”
Elaine Clarke OBE, CEO, Baa Bar Group
“We have worked with Architectural Emporium on a number of jobs over many years. They have always provided creative and detailed solutions to assist our businesses. Their designs have stood the test of time.”
Steven Allison, Owner / Operator of Castleton Mill and Co Owner of Shears Yard
“Architectural Emporium have played a key role in the development and expansion of our bouldering centres. Their practical and adaptable design approach has allowed us to evolve our brand while applying it cost-effectively and sensibly to a wide range of building types and environments.”
Paul Skyner, Head of Building Development, Climbing Hangar
