Native Architects, York

We will be closed from the 23rd of December 2025 until the 5th of January 2026. Warm wishes for a fabulous Christmas! Ho! Ho! Ho! 🎄

As we leap into 2026 we’ve reflected on a largely wonderful year of work, presentations, and celebrations in 2025! We are appreciative that our work is widely regarded, worthwhile and kind to the planet due to the commitment of our clients and organisations we support, including the new school of Architecture at York University, to minimise the…

You may have spotted Owais’ face join the rest of the Natives on our Team page. Owais has joined us as Part 2 Architectural Assistant and has quickly become a key member of the team. His Masters from the Sheffield University and 2 years of prior experience at a passivhaus certified practice have put him…

In recent months Michael Patrick, a qualified architect in the state of California, has been undergoing the final stages of the UK Adaptation Assessment (UKAA) process which, through mutual recognition between the US and UK, allows for internally qualified architects to join each countries respective Register. We are pleased to announce that Michael received word…

Cygnet House is a Grade II listed building along Church Lane in the conservation area of Selby Town. Originally an early C19 house, attached to a mid-C18 rear range, the building received multiple alterations in the C19 and C20 and currently serves as housing. The building’s windows and entry door (along with its surround) were…

Located in York’s historic core, 5 St Andrew Place built in 1980s has undergone a whole house re-design and refurbishment that included a new extension. Every element from the roof to the ground floor was improved together with the layout of the rooms to transform a dark and cramped interior into open, light-filled spaces with…

Native Architects is delighted to announce an exclusive hands-on Hempcrete Workshop taking place on Tuesday 17th June at our York studio, as part of the Yorkshire Sustainability Festival fringe programme. Designed for anyone with an interest in sustainable construction, this practical, small-group workshop will introduce participants to the benefits of hempcrete—a breathable, insulating, and low-carbon…

We are delighted to welcome Tracey Hayes to our team at Native Architects! After 15 years of fantastic loyal service Louise takes her leave from Native and is looking forward to her retirement. Louise has seen the practice grow and move from one award winning studio at Crockey Hill to another award-winning conversion at Lingcroft…

Native have recently completed a progressive project at Whitby Abbey Visitor centre, a Grade 1 listed building managed by English Heritage. The original aim of the project was to replace a faulty zinc roof covering damaged in 2021 by Storm Arwen. The opportunity presented itself to consider the wider effects of climate change and mitigate…

Native obtained Planning and Building Regulations consents for this stunning Victorian stable block which is now converted and renovated into over 650 sq m of luxury holiday accommodation with original features retained. The project is located at Hutton Wandesley Estate, a privately owned 3000 acre estate in the Vale of York in the custodianship of the York…