Welcome to Thorp Design Services.

We are dedicated to giving you the very best architectural design service, with a focus on quality, professionalism and reliability.

Thorp Design Services has come a long way from its beginnings in Greater Manchester, we now have a number of employees and serve customers across the North West of England.

We are thrilled that we're able to use our passion to create the home of your dreams with our bespoke, affordable, quality design process.

If you have any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Meet the Team

  • Gabrielle Thorp

    CO-DIRECTOR

    Gabrielle has worked for Thorp Design Services since the very beginning.

    Her background was previously within Hospital Pharmacy but when Zach decided to start Thorp Design Services, Gabrielle was keen to train up in the field.

    She has been fully trained to use the CAD program and has trained under Zach for many years on different construction and design aspects. Gabrielle has also completed an Interior Design course.

    She is in the office 5 days a week, from assisting with the design element, all the way to emails and the day-to-day running of the business.

    Gabrielle is keen to push Thorp Design Services to the next level and hopes to employ a second Architect/Architectural Technician in the near future to expand our design output.

  • Zach Thorp

    DESIGN DIRECTOR

    Zach is the lead designer, and also a co-director here at Thorp Design Services.

    Zach graduated from University back in 2009, and since then has worked as a Design Manager for several prestigious companies in the centre of Manchester and Liverpool, working on everything from cathedrals and schools, to multi million pound skyscraper apartment complexes.

    Since forming Thorp Design Services, he has worked on hundreds of residential properties, from extensions to conversions; new build properties and commercial developments.

    Zach will guide you throughout the entire journey of your project, not only providing expert advice and ideas, but also undertaking full property surveys to help you create and design your vision.

    Zach's future aspirations for Thorp Design Services are to employ more locally trained professionals, and to one day design an iconic and evocative building in the North West.

  • Charlotte Nixon

    OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

    Charlotte is the Office Administrator at Thorp Design Services.

    Charlotte graduated from Edge Hill University in 2013 with an honors degree in English Language and Literature. Since then, she has worked in several sectors with links to the construction industry.

    She is in the office 3 days a week, answering calls and emails, liaising with the council and other third party companies.

    She is also responsible for the social media content here at Thorp Design Services, from creating simple posts to full YouTube videos.

    Charlotte is keen to increase her knowledge that she has learnt from working alongside Gabrielle and Zach, and is excited to be part of the team at Thorp Design Services as it grows.

“The dialogue between client and architect is about as intimate as any conversation you can have, because when you’re talking about building a house, you’re talking about dreams.”

Robert A. M. Stern