About

A Feasibility-First Architectural Practice.

We analyse the data, so the answer is accurate and the wait is short. We work with developers and high-end residential clients on retrofit, conversion, and the reuse of existing buildings.

Two people reviewing a feasibility document outside a vacant office building

Who We Are

We Buy, Convert, And
Invest In Buildings Too.

Thistle Architecture is part of the Thistle Group, alongside HMO Designers and HMO Checker. Between them, the team has designed hundreds of conversions and invests in the same kinds of buildings our clients buy.

That changes how we work. Every scheme starts with the numbers, the planning policy, and the building, so you know whether a deal stacks up before you commit. The same person who runs your feasibility is the architect you keep working with through to planning.

98.5%Planning success rate
5 daysGuaranteed turnaround
86%Faster than traditional routes

The Team

The People Behind
Every Feasibility.

Edward Kercher, Founder & Director at Thistle Architecture

Edward Kercher

Founder & Director

  • ·BA (Hons) Architectural Technology, CIAT Affiliate
  • ·Founder across the Thistle Group: Thistle Architecture, HMO Designers, HMO Checker
  • ·Experience from £50,000 refurbs to £20m construction management
Kaan, Design Lead at Thistle Architecture

Kaan

Design Lead

  • ·BArch in Architecture
  • ·Leads every feasibility from sketch scheme to sign-off
  • ·5+ years across residential and HMO, from deal sourcing to planning
Jan, Interior Designer at Thistle Architecture

Jan

Interior Designer

  • ·HND Design, Associate CIPD
  • ·25 years across interior design, graphic design, and brand management
  • ·Ensures every scheme is finished to a demanding standard
Adouj Abu Saadeh at Thistle Architecture

Adouj Abu Saadeh

    Beverley Gibbs at Thistle Architecture

    Beverley Gibbs

      How We Work

      Data First, Then Drawings.

      Most architects design first and worry about viability later. We do it the other way round. We analyse the data first, which makes the answer more accurate and cuts the time it takes to get it. The team that runs your feasibility stays with you through sketch scheme, planning, and delivery, so nothing is lost in handover.