Architecture & Interior Design Projects

A selection of architecture and design by Joel Firth, spanning residential, commercial and interior projects developed over more than 30 years in practice. Explore selected work below, with further projects and detail in Case Studies.

Residential Architecture

Otter Bank, Windermere, Lake District — award-winning contemporary new-build house designed by architect Joel Firth within the Lake District National Park.
Otter Bank, Windermere — award-winning contemporary new-build house in the Lake District, designed by architect Joel Firth. Stone, timber and extensive glazing frame views across the landscape and lake.
Eden House, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire — major transformation and extension of a substantial period home by architect Joel Firth, combining contemporary additions with the original character of the property.
8 Church Drive, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire — contemporary transformation and extension of a private home by architect Joel Firth, creating a distinctive modern family residence.
7 Church Drive, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire — substantial contemporary family home designed by architect Joel Firth, with extensive glazing, landscaped gardens and a modern interpretation of traditional residential architecture.
Coll House — winner of the Daily Telegraph Best Conversion 2018, a traditional stone building transformed into a contemporary home by architect Joel Firth while retaining its original character.
Applegarth, Islay Road, Lytham St Annes — substantial redesign and extension of the former home of comedian Les Dawson, by architect Joel Firth.
Fox Lane Ends, Wrea Green, Lancashire — major remodelling and extension of a substantial private home by architect Joel Firth, including a new swimming pool and comprehensive redesign of the property.
The Sunday School, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire — sensitive conversion of a historic former Sunday school into a distinctive contemporary home by architect Joel Firth, retaining the character of the original building.
Silver Birches, Islay Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire — substantial private residence by architect Joel Firth, combining classical architecture with contemporary open-plan interior design.
Lake District, Cumbria — major remodelling and extension of a traditional country house for Steve Coogan, designed by architect Joel Firth to respond to its distinctive rural setting.
Lytham St Annes, Lancashire — contemporary new-build home overlooking Lytham Cricket Club, designed by architect Joel Firth with dramatic gabled glazing and modern open-plan living spaces.
Singleton, Lancashire — contemporary new-build country house designed by architect Joel Firth, combining natural stone, extensive glazing and modern architecture within a rural Lancashire setting.
Aphrodite Hills, Cyprus — luxury private villa designed and remodelled by architect Joel Firth, combining contemporary Mediterranean architecture, landscaped gardens and indoor-outdoor living.
Aphrodite Hills, Cyprus — swimming pool and landscaped terraces of a luxury private villa remodelled by architect Joel Firth, designed for Mediterranean indoor-outdoor living.
Inner Promenade, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire — contemporary interior design and remodelling of a substantial coastal home by architect Joel Firth, creating open-plan living, dining and kitchen spaces.
Cyprus — contemporary beach house designed by architect Joel Firth, combining local natural stone, expansive glazing and minimalist architecture for Mediterranean coastal living.
Ribble Valley, Lancashire — contemporary new-build country house designed by architect Joel Firth, combining generous living spaces, extensive glazing and a strong connection to the surrounding landscape.
A large brick house at sunset with lit windows, a paved driveway, and a front yard with a lantern on a brick pillar.
Modern house with large glass windows and a brick lower level, illuminated by sunset, with leafless trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
Otter Bank, Windermere, Lake District — award-winning contemporary lakeside house by architect Joel Firth, designed to maximise views across the water and surrounding Lake District landscape.
North Yorkshire — major remodel and extension of a substantial country house by architect Joel Firth, creating a contemporary family home with extensive glazing and strong connections between the interiors, terraces and gardens.
Inner Promenade, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire — contemporary new-build luxury apartments designed by architect Joel Firth, with extensive glazing and balconies overlooking the Lytham coastline.
8 Church Drive, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire — rear elevation of a contemporary remodelled home by architect Joel Firth, with extensive glazing and terraces connecting the house to the garden.
8 Church Drive, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire — rear elevation of a contemporary remodelled home by architect Joel Firth, with extensive glazing and terraces connecting the house to the garden.
Modern two-story house with large glass windows, a swimming pool in the backyard, and outdoor seating under a covered patio, surrounded by greenery.
Otter Bank, Windermere, Lake District — award-winning contemporary lakeside house by architect Joel Firth, designed to maximise views across the water and surrounding Lake District landscape.
Otter Bank, Windermere, Lake District — award-winning contemporary lakeside house by architect Joel Firth, designed to maximise views across the water and surrounding Lake District landscape.
Otter Bank, Windermere, Lake District — award-winning contemporary lakeside house by architect Joel Firth, designed to maximise views across the water and surrounding Lake District landscape.
View of a modern house with large glass sliding doors leading to an outdoor area with a view of the sea and rocks.
View of a modern house with stone walls and large glass doors overlooking the ocean during sunset.
Modern two-story house with large windows, black framing, and exterior stone accents, situated in a green wooded area with flowers and plants in the foreground.
Applegarth, Islay Road, Lytham St Annes — substantial redesign and extension of the former home of comedian Les Dawson, by architect Joel Firth.
Ballam Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire — contemporary new-build private home designed by architect Joel Firth, with dramatic pitched-roof architecture, extensive glazing and modern materials.
Windermere, Lake District — contemporary new-build eco home designed by architect Joel Firth, integrated into its sloping woodland setting with extensive glazing and low-energy design principles.
Islay Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire — minimalist contemporary eco home designed by architect Joel Firth, combining clean modern architecture, extensive glazing and landscaped gardens with a low-energy design approach.
Windermere, Lake District — contemporary lakeside boathouses designed by architect Joel Firth, combining timber, stone and extensive glazing within a dramatic waterfront setting.
Islay Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire — new-build low-energy home by architect Joel Firth, featuring minimalist contemporary architecture, deep overhangs and extensive glazing within a mature landscaped setting.
Islay Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire — contemporary new-build family home designed by architect Joel Firth, with twin-gabled architecture and a restrained modern residential design.
Singleton, Lancashire — concept design for a contemporary new-build country house by architect Joel Firth, integrating architecture, interiors and landscape within a substantial rural site.
White Coppice, Lancashire — sensitive remodelling and contemporary extension of a listed historic house by architect Joel Firth, combining conservation of the original building with modern architecture and open-plan living.
Bannister Street, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire — conversion of a historic church by architect Joel Firth, creating a distinctive new use while retaining the character and architectural significance of the original building.
The Sunday School, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire — private roof terrace and outdoor living space created as part of Joel Firth’s conversion of the historic former Sunday school into a contemporary home.
Singleton, Lancashire — concept design for a contemporary new-build country house by architect Joel Firth, integrating architecture, interiors and landscape within a substantial rural site.
Dubai, UAE — contemporary beachfront villa designed by architect Joel Firth, with expansive glazing, generous terraces and modern architecture designed around views and luxury coastal living.
Colorful stained glass window with red, yellow, green, and white patterns in a circular design, viewed from below against a beige background.
Windermere, Lake District — contemporary lakeside boathouse designed by architect Joel Firth, combining natural stone, extensive glazing and modern architecture directly on the shores of Lake Windermere.
Lake District, Cumbria — contemporary riverside house designed by architect Joel Firth, combining modern architecture, extensive glazing and generous outdoor living spaces within a dramatic waterside setting.
Windermere, Lake District — architectural concept sketch for a contemporary lake house by architect Joel Firth, combining traditional Lake District forms and materials with extensive glazing and modern lakeside living.

Commercial Architecture

Limassol Marina, Cyprus — contemporary waterfront restaurant interior designed by architect Joel Firth, combining dramatic arched glazing, natural materials and refined hospitality design overlooking the marina.
Limassol Marina, Cyprus — bespoke restaurant interior by architect Joel Firth, featuring contemporary decorative screens inspired by traditional Cypriot Lefkara lace as part of the hospitality design.
Wood Street, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire — contemporary apartment development designed by architect Joel Firth, creating modern residential accommodation within the established town-centre streetscape.
Lancashire — contemporary spa hotel designed by architect Joel Firth, combining luxury hospitality architecture, guest accommodation, landscaped grounds and a destination swimming pool and wellness setting.
St Annes, Lancashire — conversion and redevelopment of the former Jobcentre into contemporary apartments by architect Joel Firth, transforming an existing commercial building for modern residential use.
St Annes seafront, Lancashire — contemporary apartment development designed by architect Joel Firth, creating high-quality coastal residences with extensive glazing, balconies and views towards the Fylde coast.
North Yorkshire — Natural England visitor centre within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, designed by architect Joel Firth as a contemporary public building responding sensitively to its protected landscape setting.
Lancashire — contemporary restaurant and dining pavilion for a luxury spa hotel, designed by architect Joel Firth with extensive glazing, landscaped surroundings and a strong connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Omniverse concept for Rolls-Royce — immersive architectural environment designed by Joel Firth, exploring dramatic scale, light and spatial experience as part of a visionary design concept.
Rolls-Royce Omniverse — visionary architectural concept by Joel Firth, exploring immersive environments, dramatic spatial design and the relationship between technology, architecture and human experience.
Contemporary commercial offices designed by architect Joel Firth, combining extensive glazing, landscaped surroundings and a large solar roof to create a modern, energy-conscious workplace.
Singleton, Lancashire — concept design for a 100-bedroom contemporary hotel by architect Joel Firth, combining modern hospitality architecture, landscaped surroundings and high-quality guest accommodation.
Windy Harbour, Lancashire — contemporary leisure facility designed by architect Joel Firth, combining modern leisure architecture, welcoming public spaces and landscaped surroundings within the wider holiday park.
Windy Harbour, Lancashire — contemporary spa and wellbeing building designed by architect Joel Firth, bringing together restaurants, leisure and wellness facilities within a landscaped holiday resort setting.
Ballam Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire — new-build film studio designed by architect Joel Firth, providing contemporary production facilities within a distinctive modern commercial building.
Outdoor restaurant patio with wooden tables and white cushioned chairs, adjacent to a modern building with large glass windows and potted plants, on a cobblestone surface, with trees in the background.
Modern building with a large wooden peaked roof, glass entrance, and a parking lot with landscaped bushes and pathways.
Modern courtyard with large potted trees, stone walls, glass windows, and a glass roof.
A wooden horse stable with open doors and a covered walkway, leading to an outdoor paddock with horses grazing under white tents.
Luxury house with outdoor sitting area overlooking a lawn with horses and stables in the background during sunset
Football stadium concept — architectural and hospitality design by Joel Firth for FWP, developing contemporary spectator, hospitality and commercial spaces within a modern sports venue.
Modern multi-story residential building with angular roofs and large windows, surrounded by landscaped gardens, trees, and parked cars.
Modern white multi-story building with glass balconies and large windows, surrounded by greenery and set against a cloudy sky.
Modern, two-story beachfront house with large glass windows and balconies, situated on sandy terrain under partly cloudy sky.
A modern, two-story church building with black upper facade and concrete lower level, featuring large glass windows. In front, a man with gray hair in a brown jacket and blue jeans walks near shrubbery and a striped crosswalk, with parking lots on ei
Football stadium concept — architectural and hospitality design by Joel Firth for FWP, developing contemporary spectator, hospitality and commercial spaces within a modern sports venue.
An aerial view of a marina with sailboats docked, modern building, green lawn, and walking path, near water and fields, during sunset.
A modern building with large glass windows and a unique roof design, parked cars in front, and a man riding a bicycle past a tree in an urban street scene.
Modern multi-story residential building with large windows and balconies, situated in an urban neighborhood with a fence, street, and pedestrians in front.
Black and white photo of modern buildings with a waterfall feature in the foreground and a cloudy sky above.
A black and white artistic sketch of an amusement park with roller coasters, a water slide, and a large funnel ride, with people walking and enjoying the attractions.
Modern multi-story apartment building with large glass windows, trees lining the sidewalk, and minimal street infrastructure in an urban setting during daytime.
A historic stone church with a tall steeple, large stained glass windows, and adjacent buildings, surrounded by parked cars under a partly cloudy blue sky.
Low-angle view of a stone church tower with arch windows and a spire against a clear blue sky.
A small historic church made of red bricks with large stained glass windows, located on Westby Street, with neighboring houses and a church steeple visible in the background, bathed in warm sunlight.
Interior rendering of a modern art space with large digital screens displaying landscape images, an organic-shaped roof structure with skylights, and handwritten notes on the design concept.

Interior Design

A gold chandelier with six textured cream-colored shades hangs against a gray wall, with text 'JOELFIRTH.COM' and 'Architecture and Interiors' at the bottom.
Elegant restaurant interior with large arched windows overlooking a marina, wooden ceiling, hanging spherical pendant lights, and dining tables set with plates, glasses, and napkins, complemented by potted greenery.
Interior view of a modern staircase with wooden steps, glass railing, and a multi-pendant hanging light fixture in a bright, spacious room with large windows and white walls.
Interior of a glass-enclosed restaurant or cafe with a skylight roof, chandelier lighting, and wooden accents. Several people are seated at tables inside, while four people are standing on an upper balcony looking out. There are plants and flowers al
Living room and dining area with large floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a lake and green hills, featuring a vaulted wooden ceiling, gray sofas, a round coffee table, and a dining table with multiple chairs.
Modern kitchen with marble island, white cabinets, built-in ovens, wooden bar stools, and large windows overlooking a lake and trees.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, a marble island, and a wooden dining table with four gray chairs.
Modern kitchen with island, gray countertop, wooden cabinets, open shelves, marble backsplash, and large glass sliding doors leading to outdoor patio.
A luxurious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, large floor-to-ceiling windows showing a sunset, modern white sofas, a marble bar with barstools, ambient lighting, and a grand chandelier made of white blossoms hanging from the ceiling.
Modern lounge area with a pool table in the center, surrounded by chairs, a sofa, large floor-to-ceiling windows, and decorative lighting.
Indoor swimming pool area with lounge chairs, potted plants, and floor-to-ceiling glass walls. Sunlight streams through the glass ceiling.
Luxurious modern restaurant interior with large glass windows, elegant chandeliers, beige armchairs, and a bar area in the background.
Luxurious hotel lobby with modern furniture, soft lighting, and decorative lighting fixtures on the ceiling and walls.
Modern kitchen with minimalist design featuring a black and wooden kitchen island, white cabinetry, a built-in oven, microwave, and a large window with tree view.
A modern kitchen and dining area with light wood cabinetry, a white marble island, three wooden bar stools, a round dining table with chairs, and a vases with green leaves, all illuminated by ample natural light.
Modern and minimalist bar with cream-colored chairs, a white countertop, a glass wine display, and a large portrait of a woman on the wall, illuminated by soft lighting.
Home theater room with beige sectional sofa, ottoman, and large projection screen, illuminated by wall lights.
Bright modern kitchen with white walls, large island with a white countertop, blue cabinets, and hanging white pendant lights. Features exposed wooden beams, arched brick windows, and a cozy seating area with a couch and plants.
Bright dining room with large windows, a round wooden table set with white plates, napkins, and silverware, tan chairs surrounding the table, a fireplace in the corner, and modern chandeliers hanging from the ceiling.
Modern living room with large glass windows, white sofas, and minimal decor, overlooking a garden with trees.
A rustic indoor bar with a wooden counter and four chairs. Above the bar, a metal rack holds bottles, glasses, and greenery. A large antler chandelier hangs from the ceiling. Potted plants are on the sides, and a sliding barn door is in the backgroun
Interior of a modern bar or cafe with a white brick counter, group of people socializing, and hanging spherical mirrors as lighting fixtures.
Modern interior space with beige walls, a large window, and wicker chairs with white cushions near a stone wall feature.
Empty room with light wooden floor, white walls, built-in wooden desk and shelving unit, and black storage cabinets. A glass door leading outside, with greenery visible.
Modern built-in office or storage unit with black cabinets on each side, wooden shelves and desk, and a white wall with electrical outlets in the background.
Modern chandelier with multiple hanging lights inside a bright room with large windows showing green trees outside.
A bright, modern bedroom with a writing desk, large window, and a central island with a flower arrangement.
Modern living room with large windows, floating staircase, chandelier, seating area, and decorative vases.
A bedroom with a bed, a black chair, and a wall-mounted TV, with a partitioned bathroom or closet area in the background.
Interior of a modern gym with wooden floors and ceiling, large windows showing greenery outside, treadmills lined up on the right, free weights, exercise machines, and objects like exercise balls and mats on the left.
Luxurious hotel lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a decorative chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
Indoor swimming pool in a modern house with large glass windows and a view of a green landscape outside.
Spacious, bright lounge with white chaise lounges, large windows, and elegant decor.
Interior of a room with a vaulted wooden ceiling, large sliding glass doors, and view of trees outside.
Modern interior of a house with white walls, a staircase, large windows, and a view of a garden outside.
Sunlit outdoor patio area with glass roof, potted plants, lounge chairs, and glass-walled interior spaces.
Bright foyer with white walls, a modern chandelier, a staircase with black railings, and a glass door leading to a dining area.
Indoor swimming pool area with large floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a green field and trees outside. Lounge chairs are positioned along the sides of the pool, with decorative pottery and natural stone walls inside.
View of a modern restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, large glass doors open to the outside, hanging lanterns, and lush greenery inside.
A black pellet stove with a glass door showing visible flames inside, positioned in a room with a wicker basket beside it, a white floor lamp with a tripod base behind, and a white wall with a power outlet.
Elegant event venue with round tables covered in white tablecloths, set with glassware and floral centerpieces, surrounded by beige chairs with cross-back designs, decorated with large potted plants and greenery, under a vaulted ceiling with exposed
Interior of a modern restaurant or bar with white tiled walls, high tables and chairs, and ceiling light fixtures. Several people are socializing and ordering at the bar.
Modern open-concept living room with high vaulted ceiling, skylights, large windows, white walls, wooden flooring, a wall-mounted TV, a fireplace, a dining table with six chairs, and a kitchen island in the background.
Modern open-concept living space with kitchen and dining area, featuring black marble countertops, a living room with a fireplace, and large windows bringing in natural light.
Modern interior with staircase, potted plants, artwork, and decorative sculptures in a well-lit home.
A minimalist bedroom with a bed, beige walls, and two hanging pendant lights.
Traditional home design, Joel firth
Architect, Cyprus, Mediterranean architect
Modern house by a large lake with hills in the background, featuring a stone exterior, large windows, and a boat moving across the water.
Concept design, storyboard for rolls-Royce
Polo clubhouse, stables, concept designs
Joel firth, spa designer, concept designs, up and overseas
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