Sigma Architects is a Derby-based RIBA Chartered Practice supporting clients with residential, commercial, mixed-use, workplace, healthcare, education and heritage architecture. The practice combines senior architectural experience, a structured design process, planning knowledge and a portfolio of projects across Derbyshire and the East Midlands.

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If you are searching for top architects in Derby, the strongest choice is a practice that combines local knowledge with professional standards, design quality and the ability to guide a project through planning and technical delivery.

Sigma Architects is based at Babington Lodge, 128 Green Lane, Derby, DE1 1RY. The practice is RIBA Chartered and supports clients across Derby, Derbyshire, the East Midlands and wider UK locations depending on project type and scope.

Experience across sectors

Sigma works across residential, commercial, workplace, healthcare, education, heritage, industrial and mixed-use projects. This gives the studio a broad understanding of how different buildings need to function, how planning requirements affect design, and how to balance creative ambition with practical delivery.

The senior team brings extensive industry experience, including more than 20 years from Lee Smith, more than 25 years from Steve Basran and more than 25 years from Jamie Madeley.

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Projects that show the range of work

The portfolio includes residential homes and extensions, industrial design, office refurbishments, heritage conversions, community projects and masterplanning. Examples include Hoddesden, St James’s Street, Cubo Soho, City Road Academy, Chesterfield Canal, Cubo Pride Park, Birch House, Cavendish Way, YMCA Parcel Terrace, Arthurs Medical Centre and Unity Road.

How Sigma works

Sigma’s process covers initial consultation, concept design, planning and technical design, tender, construction, handover and in-use evaluation. This helps clients move from idea to completion with clarity at each stage.

Architectural fees depend on scope, complexity and level of service. As a general guide from the Sigma FAQ, fees often range between 3% and 12% of total construction cost depending on the services required.

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