Alec French Architects is a well-established, award winning, Bristol based Architectural practice.

We deliver creative and sustainable projects by engaging with our clients to establish the initial brief, agree project priorities and develop well considered design options to suit their requirements and exceed expectations.

@ukbuilding: Delighted to have attended the @RIBASouthWest event at @Bristol_Beacon tonight. A complex and challenging transformation project. @LevittBernstein, @AlecFrenchArchs, @WillmottDixon. Such a fantastic building to provide “belonging and community” for music listeners.

[The Alec French Team] were always professional, pragmatic and transparent. They quickly integrated themselves as part of our team and delivered high quality information within extremely demanding circumstances on what was colloquially known as ‘a once in a lifetime project’.

The team were an absolute pleasure to work with, acting with both integrity and humility, and were fundamental to the successful delivery of the project.

We would have no hesitation in working with them again or providing anything other than a positive reference.

Chris Townsend – Senior Design Manager for Willmott Dixon

Bristol Beacon

Bristol Beacon is undergoing a complete transformation to sit alongside…

We recently submitted our planning application for the extension of the SS Great Britain Visitor Attraction! You can see the full application here: pa.bristol.gov.uk/online-applica #SSGreatBritain #Bristol

We’ve been working on this for several years and are really pleased to finally be able to share the full vision with the city. A true ‘one-of-a-kind’ project.

Louis Lane - Associate Director

Albion Dockyard

The Brief: “Further Expanding the SS Great Britain Site into…

@Housing_Fest ‘Our approach eliminates hotel-like rows of doors while creating opportunities for dual aspect living, fine-tuned massing and pleasing spaces to inhabit’ – @AlecFrenchArchs on their proposed design for the @brighterplaces Midland Road Design Competition.

The design is architecturally distinctive, informed by the vision/philosophy of creating a ‘village’ feel. I like the ‘branches’ in the supporting structure for the decks – this lends the design a bit more of an organic feel and reflects an ‘apple tree on the village green’ theme.

I was most impressed with the starting point of the design concept where the team have engaged with the history of the area and allowed that to shape their ideas.

Key Stakeholder Comments

Midland Road

The Apple Tree A vibrant, multi-storey community held together through…

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We’ve built up a team whose expertise and passion are evidenced in every project. With a vast knowledge of the local area, our staff bring an enthusiastic and committed approach to our work that has allowed us to be involved in projects of varying scale and type.
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“This proud Bristol company has an exceptional portfolio of high-profile projects including the impressive Launchpad. A stand out year for client work and fast yet efficient projects” Judges comments, Bristol Property Awards 2020
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Latest updates from AlecFrench

Wapping Wharf Gaol Gate now open

The fully restored Gaol Gatehouse is now open at our…

Site Progress at Bristol Beacon

Striking on-going work at Bristol Beacon shows the extents of…

New public spaces at Wapping Wharf Phase 2

External Areas are now open to the public at Wapping…

British Road Completed

Great to see a local infill scheme AFA obtained planning…

Lino Printing

AFA’s talented Part 2 Architectural Assistant, Sophie Ward, has shared…

Planning Granted for Bristol Bike Project

Planning permission has been granted for our project with The…

AFA Win Social Housing Project of the Year

An excellent win for the team. We are delighted to…

AFA Win Architectural Practice of the Year

We are delighted to announce that AFA have recently been…