Practical design. Technical clarity. Real-world experience.
Lee Redfern Architecture is an independent architectural technology practice based in Sheffield, supporting residential, healthcare and small-medium commercial projects with clear advice, considered design and buildable drawings.
Lee Redfern Architecture is built around a straightforward idea: good design should be practical, understandable and technically sound.
I work with homeowners, developers and organisations to turn early ideas into realistic building projects, from house extensions and renovations through to healthcare, conservation and small commercial work.
With over 24 years’ experience across residential, healthcare, education, government, MOD and MOJ projects, I bring a mix of design thinking, technical knowledge and real construction understanding to each project.
The focus is on clear communication, honest advice and drawings that help projects move forward, whether that means testing feasibility, preparing a planning application, developing Building Regulations information or coordinating with engineers and other consultants.
About Lee
I’m Lee Redfern, an Architectural Technologist based in Sheffield.
I’ve worked in architecture and architectural technology since 2002, with experience across residential, healthcare, education, government, MOD and MOJ projects.
My background covers concept design, planning, technical detailing, Building Regulations and construction-stage delivery, with experience across both domestic and more technical sectors.
I’ve also spent years hands-on with renovation and self-build work, which has shaped how I approach design. Buildings are not just drawings. They have budgets, awkward existing conditions, builders, planning officers, regulations, site constraints and real people trying to make decisions without getting buried in jargon.
That practical understanding is central to how I work.
My role is to listen properly, test what is realistic, explain the options clearly and produce the information needed to move the project forward with confidence.
How I Work
Listen first
Every project starts by understanding what you need, what the building can realistically support, and what constraints may affect the route forward.
Test the options
Before committing to a direction, I look at planning risk, budget, buildability, layout, structure and how the space will actually be used.
Produce clear drawings
Drawings are prepared to support the right stage of the project, whether that is feasibility, planning, Building Regulations or technical coordination.
Keep it practical
The aim is not design for the sake of it. The aim is a project that works on paper, on site and in real life.