Our History & Values

It all begins with an idea.

The Stanley Bragg Architectural practice started serving clients in Essex from our office in Chelmsford in 1948, operating across a number of building sectors. The practice then moved to Colchester in 1985 and became well-known as the firm that provided a premium architectural service to the highest standard.

Our Directors and the wider team have worked closely for a number of years to grow the business and as a result, we now enjoy long term relationships with a range of clients.

Today we seek to be an innovative and contemporary architectural practice, built on the invaluable foundation of extensive experience.

We are as practical as we are creative and take time to understand our clients specific requirements. We seek clear project briefs, and deliver workable solutions. We do not operate within a house style, but instead create contextual solutions that are appropriate to the site and surrounding.

Finalist at ATA Awards - Medium to Mega Size Projects 2020

Project: Station Square

Client: Crown House Homes

Date: 2020

RIBA East - Spirit of Ingenuity Community Architecture Aware 2008 - Commendation

Project: St. Nicholas Primary School

Client: Essex County Council

Date: 2008

British Council of Shopping Centres Refurbishment Award 1998

Project: Leeds Shopping Plaza

Client: Tops Estates PLC

Date: 1998

BCSC Gold Award Commendation for ‘In Town’ Centre Refurbishment 2010

Project: Lion Walk, Colchester

Client: La Salle Investment

Date: 2010

Colchester2020 & RIBA Architectural Award Sustainable Developments

Project: Centre for Brain Sciences

Client: University of Essex

Date: 2008

The Chelmsford Society Design Awards

Project: County Square

Client: Tarmac Brookglade Properties PLC

Date: 1992

Rochford District Council, Design Heritage and Conservation Award for non-residential schemes

Project: St. Nicholas Primary School

Client: Essex County Council

Date: 2008

RIBA East - Spirit of Ingenuity Architectural Award 2005

Project: Pier Hill Enhancement Scheme

Client: Southend Borough Council

Date: 2005