Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Architects in Manchester
Established in 1947, we are a distinguished architectural practice headquartered near Manchester. Our multidisciplinary team of architects, surveyors, and urban designers delivers innovative design solutions across residential, commercial, conservation, and high-rise remediation sectors. With over seven decades of experience, we prioritise technical precision, sustainability, and meaningful collaboration with clients and communities. Our expertise spans building reuse, historic conservation, and modern residential developments, supported by services including BIM, SAP assessments, and principal designer duties.We maintain strong relationships with clients to create functional, enduring spaces tailored to user needs while adhering to strict quality standards. Our practice combines heritage with contemporary methodologies to address evolving architectural challenges.
Services
Architectural Design
Building Surveying
Conservation
BIM Modelling
Principal Designer Services
Sustainability Assessments
Urban Design
Retrofit Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
- We have 75+ years of architectural experience in the UK
- Our team includes specialists in conservation and high-rise remediation
- We utilise Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology
- We hold principal designer duties under building regulations
- Our practice maintains procurement framework memberships for easy access
What people say
Outstanding service
Always approachable
Successful restoration
High quality apartments
Delivered on time
Services
Architectural Design
We create innovative architectural solutions for new builds and renovations. Our services cover residential, commercial, and conservation projects from concept to completion. The team combines technical expertise with creative design to deliver functional spaces that meet planning requirements and client specifications.
Conservation Architecture
Specialist conservation services for historic buildings including quinquennial surveys and restoration projects. We work with local authorities and heritage organisations to preserve architectural heritage while implementing modern functionality improvements for listed buildings across the UK.
BIM Modelling
Building Information Modelling services supporting construction projects through detailed 3D visualisations and data integration. Our BIM expertise enhances project coordination, reduces errors, and improves lifecycle management for complex architectural schemes.
Principal Designer Services
We act as principal designers under building regulations to ensure health and safety compliance. Our services include coordinating design teams, managing risk assessments, and ensuring adherence to current legislation throughout the construction process.
Retrofit Solutions
PAS 2035-compliant retrofit assessments and implementation for energy efficiency improvements. We specialise in facade remediation, thermal performance upgrades, and sustainable retrofitting solutions for existing building stock including high-rise residential developments.
People
Vicky Saunders
Experienced architectural professional leading design teams on complex residential and commercial projects across the North West region.
Manuel Atkinson
Director
Chartered director with specialist expertise in high-rise remediation projects and building regulations compliance across large-scale developments.
Emma Cross
Business Development Director
Responsible for strategic growth initiatives and client relationship management across the practice's key market sectors.
Simon Dennis
Director
Lead director overseeing conservation projects with extensive experience in historic building restoration and heritage funding applications.
Adrian Pearson
Senior Conservation Architect
Specialist conservation architect managing listed building projects and quinquennial survey programmes for ecclesiastical and historic properties.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural design, BIM modelling, conservation, building surveying, principal designer duties, sustainability assessments, and urban design services.
Do you specialise in any particular building type?
We specialise in residential developments, historic conservation, high-rise remediation, and commercial projects across the UK.
Can you handle conservation projects?
Yes, our team includes specialist conservation architects with experience restoring listed buildings and managing quinquennial surveys.
Are you equipped for large-scale developments?
We have extensive experience delivering multi-million pound housing schemes and commercial developments using BIM technology.
How do you ensure project compliance?
We provide principal designer services under building regulations and conduct SAP/EPC assessments to ensure regulatory compliance.
