Brightman Clarke is a bespoke, client-focused, RIBA Chartered Architects Practice.
Initially serving Sheffield, Chesterfield, and the Peak District, we now work on extensions, renovations and new-build houses located across the North of England, Wales, and the Midlands.
Extensions
We transform your property to maximise its potential, from contemporary single-storey extensions to multi-storey renovations. Creating space to live, entertain, and relax.
New Builds
We provide full concept-to-completion services, specialising in thoughtful designs for sensitive sites, using sustainable, site and budget-appropriate materials and methods.
Traditional
We value the beauty of classic and historic architecture. Our work blends timeless design with fresh layouts, materials, and ideas tailored for 21st-century family life.
Plot and site feasibility
Plan & Vision
Fast, expert clarity on your plot’s potential.
Do you have land and want to know what might be possible?
Our Plan & Vision Service explores the planning potential, realistic design options, likely costs and the next steps.
Ideal for
- Garden plots
- Urban or suburban land
- Green Belt and countryside sites
Offered in collaboration with leading planning specialists JR Planning.
We don’t design houses.
Together, we create homes.
Every project begins with listening. We take the time to understand how you want to live, what matters to you and what you want your home to become.
From the very first ideas through planning, budgeting, and construction, we work closely with you to create a home that feels considered, personal, and entirely your own.
We don’t design houses.
Together, we create homes.
Every project begins with listening. We take the time to understand how you want to live, what matters to you and what you want your home to become.
From the very first ideas through planning, budgeting, and construction, we work closely with you to create a home that feels considered, personal, and entirely your own.
We believe in working closely with our clients; we offer you a bespoke, high-quality RIBA architectural design service tailored to your individual needs.
We get to really know you; we actively listen to your needs, aspirations and dreams. We put you at the heart of our collaborative design process.
2026 marks our 10th Anniversary. In 2016, Chris Brightman and Jonathan Clarke formally formed Brightman Clarke Architects.
We are a small yet vibrant architectural practice specialising in bespoke private homes.
Initially based in Chesterfield, we relocated to our current office in Dore, Sheffield, in 2018.
We are now a team of seven highly skilled, creative professionals with many years of combined architectural experience, having worked on schemes ranging from award-winning houses to multi-million-pound developments.
As you would expect of architects, passion for design is a given. But the real key to our success is focusing on serving our clients' individual needs.
We will listen intently and engage enthusiastically with you at all stages of the project. We will collaboratively develop a bespoke design solution tailor-made to you, your unique needs and aspirations.
With proven technical knowledge and site experience, we can also project manage your build. We will achieve the vision, turning your new house extension or new-build home design from an inspiring concept into a stunning reality. Every project starts with a chat or an email.
From Concept to Completion
Kind Words from Google Reviews
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![Modern two-story house with large sliding glass doors opening to a patio, featuring a dining area with orange chairs and a beige sofa inside, surrounded by greenery.]()
A sensitive extension in a tranquil location deep within a Green Belt.
“We are very happy with the service we received… came back with lots of great ideas, one of which was to add the extension to the side rather than the rear, meaning we didn't eat into our garden space… Highly recommended.”
Mark
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A contemporary extension to create an open-plan living space
“We’ve been delighted with the service through the whole process, from early design, planning, through to support during the build. We’ve found them a professional team who are helpful and friendly. We would absolutely recommend Brightman Clarke.”
Jenny
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Sensitive Extension | Broomhill Conservation Area
“ We chose Brightman Clarke after meeting with Chris Brightman… They were the most interested in our ideas and wishes of all the architects we saw, but also came up with solutions we would not have thought of… No hesitation in recommending them and in fact we have done so several times already. “
Ruth
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Contemporary New Home | Fulwood, Sheffield
“…Their designs are both stunning and practical, and from a builder point of view they are achievable, which translates to a successful build in terms of timings, cost and end product… We have no hesitation recommending Brightman Clarke to anybody seeking an architect.”
Whitshaw Builders
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Extension & Total House Refurbishment | Dore, Sheffield
“A tired 60's house with lots of potential that the team at Brightman Clarke helped us realise. Couldn't have asked for more. Highly recommended!”
John
Staying Small to Stay Personal.
We have chosen to focus exclusively on bespoke homes. We believe designing a home calls for a more personal approach, shaped around you, your family and your site.
We remain a deliberately small practice. A director stays involved throughout, while our team brings the right expertise at each stage. You will always know who is working on your home and can be confident that your project is receiving the care, attention and continuity it deserves.
Staying Small to Stay Personal.
We have chosen to focus exclusively on bespoke homes. We believe designing a home calls for a more personal approach, shaped around you, your family and your site.
We remain a deliberately small practice. A director stays involved throughout, while our team brings the right expertise at each stage. You will always know who is working on your home and can be confident that your project is receiving the care, attention and continuity it deserves.
We are a purposefully small RIBA Chartered Practice, so we can still offer you a truly bespoke personal design service. Yet, as a multi-staffed team, we are resourced and large enough to deliver your project.
Why appoint an RIBA-accredited Chartered Practice?
Peace of mind: we comply with strict criteria covering:
