Firth is a North West based architectural practice founded in 2003 by Joel Firth.
Our projects are intuitive and expressive with an underlying balance and order, focussing on materials, light and space. Having an empathy for the client’s needs ensures that we create an appropriate and responsive architecture.
Otter Bank
Windermere
Otter bank is a private dwelling on the shores of Windermere designed by Joel Firth and completed in 2021.
Church Drive
Lytham
The design of the property comes from the desire to reuse the existing building whilst being inspired by its natural woodland setting. Integrating new sustainable building technologies where possible and to create a unique home of outstanding quality.
The overall design of the house is therefore inspired by two clear elements, to reuse and improve the existing building structure, including drainage and utilities to reduce the impact on the site and a new clear organic element inspired by the natural setting of the site that wraps over the existing building that forms the bedrooms, framing key views from the site over the estuary.
Our aim is to create a unique and exceptional home, inspired by its woodland location and built from the highest quality materials. The contemporary aesthetic aims to reflect the beauty of the setting of the site whilst creating a unique and beautiful home.
Whitehouse Lodge
Isle of Coll
Islay Road
Lytham
Bannister Street
Lytham
The conversion of this listed church into six residential units has now been completed. There is one detached dwelling (previously the Sunday school), along with five three storey town houses. The attention to detail to incorporate the original attributes of the building was critical to preserve the character of the properties.
Windmill House
East Beach, Lytham
Clifton Drive
Lytham
St Cuthberts Close
Lytham
This project was for a replacement dwelling overlooking the Lytham cricket club fields. With a cantilevered lounge space and vaulted ceiling reminiscent of a pavilion structure. The sketches show the design development of the ideas along with a completed project photograph.
The Cottage
Derby Road, Poulton-le-Fylde
Brook House
Lytham
Coniston House
Lake District National Park
The brief for this project was to convert a 1970’s property into a dwelling that had the look and feel of an original Lakeland farmhouse, using Lakeland stone and traditional building techniques.
Applegarth
Islay Road, Lytham
Woodville Terrace
Lytham
Residential Spa
Lytham
This residential spa facility has a vaulted ceiling and incorporates a pool, sauna and gym area. The simplicity of the form and symmetry of the design creates a calm and balanced environment.
Windmill View
East Beach, Lytham
Windmill View
East Beach, Lytham
Seafront Penthouse
Lancashire
creative
Exceptional design based on inclusivity and environmental awareness
Pleasure Beach
Blackpool
A concept design for a new bridge and ride at the Pleasure Beach, incorporating iconic imagery and funfair enthusiasm.
Queen Street regeneration
Blackpool
This sculptural approach to a regeneration site has been designed to express an optimism and dynamism symptomatic of our approach to this type of project.
Westmorland House
Orchard Road, Lytham St Annes
Roach Bridge Mill
Samlesbury
A competition winning design for the redevelopment of Roach Bridge Mill for Charles Hadcock, gaining planning consent for the first zero – energy commercial development in the UK through the reinstatement of a hydroelectric turbine.
Windermere Marina Village
Lake District National Park
This development is a mix of two, three and four bedroom properties on the shore of Windermere within the Lake District National Park.
Barrique
Lytham
The Deacon
Lytham
Church Conversion
Woodplumpton
Capri
Lytham
Other commercial projects we have been involved with recently include the design of restaurants, bars and hotels.
Promenade Hotel
Blackpool
86 Promenade
Blackpool
What our clients say
“We had a great experience working with Joel on our project. His ideas and vision for architectural design are truly first class. We found him very easy to work with, always helpful and open to collaborate with us on some of our own ideas and needs.”
Tony Prosser
“Very tenacious on achieving planning permission for a challenging project. Highly original end result. His attention to detail was well beyond expectations. The finished house sits exceptionally well within the landscape of the plot. It is architecturally superb and unique.”
Ian McKinnon
“Joel and his team worked with us to completely redesign and rebuild our home. We benefitted from Joel's exciting, creative ideas and enjoyed his and his colleagues friendly and helpful manner. We are delighted with the finished result.”
Karen Akroyd
“From our first meeting Joel took time to listen to our thoughts and what we wanted before adding his considerable expertise in coming up with something that worked for us and was significantly better than what we had hoped for. Joel and his team are thorough in their planning ensuring good communication and approachability throughout the process. They use the latest methods to ensure that design will be achievable and will work. Their 3D virtual visualisation really was a fantastic way to ensure we were able to truly visualise the design and ensure that it was exactly what we wanted. I would not hesitate to recommend Firth Architects based on our experience, and look forward to taking the next steps to turn the plans into reality.”
Scott Gall
If you have a project in mind and would like to work with us then please contact:
Old Bank Studio, 43 Woodlands Rd, Ansdell, Lytham St Annes, Lytham Saint Annes FY8 1DA
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