About
Andrew Gibbard BA(Hons) MArch
Founder & Principal Architect
Andy is a dedicated architect with a passion for sustainable, design-led architecture. A graduate of Northumbria University, Andy’s experience includes working with award-winning practices in the North-East, contributing to numerous acclaimed projects.
Andy founded Andrew Gibbard Architecture to push the boundaries of design. Based in the North East of England but working nationally, the practice specialise in retrofit, and sustainable design with a range of experience across residential and small commercial projects.
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​Staying engaged with the education sector keeps the practice informed of industry changes and advancements, ensuring our approach remains innovative and creative.
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We provide full architectural services and specialise in
Low Energy and Deep Retrofit
We specialise in low-energy deep retrofit, transforming existing buildings to dramatically improve thermal performance, comfort, and long-term efficiency. Through a fabric-first approach, careful detailing, and a thorough understanding of building. We can help reduce energy demand while respecting the character and integrity of the original structure. From early-stage assessment to technical delivery, we guide clients through a considered, performance-led process that results in healthier, more sustainable buildings built for the future.
Listed Buildings
We have developed a strong portfolio of work involving listed buildings and heritage assets, successfully navigating the complexities of listed building consent and planning approvals. Through early engagement and collaborative dialogue with Historic England, conservation officers, and other statutory authorities, we help shape proposals that are both sensitive and robust. Our approach balances careful preservation with thoughtful design intervention, ensuring that each project protects historic significance while delivering high-quality, well-resolved architecture fit for contemporary use.
Residential Design
Residential design is at the core of our practice. We create carefully considered homes that are both beautiful and deeply functional, shaped around the way our clients live day to day. Every project begins with an understanding of how space will be used. How light moves through a room, how materials feel under hand, how circulation flows, and how moments of openness and privacy are balanced. Our work is design-focused and detail-driven, with close attention given to proportion, materiality, joinery, and the quiet elements that elevate a space beyond the ordinary. The result is homes that feel coherent, calm, and enduring, crafted with precision and designed to enrich everyday life.
Specialist Services
Consultation
Our consultation service provides specialist support across a broad spectrum of projects. From listed buildings and heritage properties to contemporary extensions and alterations.
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We guide clients carefully through every stage of the process, helping to navigate planning permissions, listed building consent, and building regulations with clarity and confidence. Drawing on extensive experience, we provide informed, practical advice that anticipates challenges and streamlines decision-making.
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Our role is to simplify complexity, ensuring your project progresses smoothly, meets statutory requirements, and realises its full potential.
Developers
We work closely with property developers to unlock the full potential of sites and existing buildings, from heritage assets and conversions to strategic extensions and new-build opportunities.
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Drawing on extensive experience across planning, conservation, and technical delivery, we provide clear, commercially aware advice from feasibility through to completion. We understand the importance of programme, viability, and risk management, and we work proactively to navigate planning permissions and regulatory requirements efficiently and strategically.
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Our approach balances design quality with deliverability, adding value through intelligent design, careful negotiation with local authorities, and well-coordinated technical documentation.
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