BCAE's journey so far...
Take 25 years of combined experience, a friendship made at university, bundles of creativity, and hundreds of happy clients. That’s us, BCAE Architects. The BC stands for Ben Craven, the AE is for Arron El-Ammar.
We’re based in Euxton, near Preston, and have office space in Manchester, covering the whole of the North-West.
Get to know us better.
We originally met at The University of Sheffield studying architecture, then gained experience at different companies in Manchester and around Lancashire. We stayed in touch and in 2022 became Co-Directors at BCAE Architects after an influx of exciting projects, later joined by Lucy Hobbs as a Part 2 Architectural Assistant and Pheobe Powers as a Part 1 Architectural Assistant.
A young company but surprisingly experienced. Between us we’ve worked on everything from multi-housing developments and Manchester retail outlets to kitchen renovations and one-off homes in beautifully stunning Lancashire locations.
We’re lucky enough to work with some great consultants, and when we need a specialist craftsperson or heritage expert, we know who to call. They’re very much part of the team too, and we’ll always appreciate what they bring to the table.
We’re lucky enough to work with some great consultants, and when we need a specialist craftsperson or heritage expert, we know who to call. They’re very much part of the team too, and we’ll always appreciate what they bring to the table.
We love bouncing ideas off each other and putting our heads together with tricky problems. We’re a close-knit team who always come up with the answers.
We love bouncing ideas off each other and putting our heads together with tricky problems. We’re a close-knit team who always come up with the answers.
We really care about how our buildings and interiors are made, which means turning materials over in our hands, thinking through the detail, and working with you to make sure we always get it right.
We really care about how our buildings and interiors are made, which means turning materials over in our hands, thinking through the detail, and working with you to make sure we always get it right.
We won’t bore you with architects’ jargon.
We won’t bore you with architects’ jargon.
We are passionate about our work, from bespoke new homes, extensions, conversions, renovations and adaptations to larger scale residential schemes and commercial properties.
We are passionate about our work, from bespoke new homes, extensions, conversions, renovations and adaptations to larger scale residential schemes and commercial properties.
From sharing your 3D design using our virtual reality headsets, to handing over your keys, we’ll work together with you and take care of everything from start to finish.
From sharing your 3D design using our virtual reality headsets, to handing over your keys, we’ll work together with you and take care of everything from start to finish.
We will 100% always deliver a project unique to you and your lifestyle. We want to understand YOU and the way you live so our buildings and spaces are not only visually stunning but tailored to you. It’s what we pride ourselves on.
We will 100% always deliver a project unique to you and your lifestyle. We want to understand YOU and the way you live so our buildings and spaces are not only visually stunning but tailored to you. It’s what we pride ourselves on.
We have a simple mission: to create a place that starts with you.
We have a simple mission: to create a place that starts with you.
The things we care about.
If you’re on the same wavelength, let’s chat with no pressure at all to commit.
