We are people centred and purpose driven.
Company Profile
We’re a collaborative practice with our people, communities, clients and the environment at the heart of our placemaking approach.
Our constantly evolving team works closely with our clients to craft enduring spaces that draw inspiration from and benefit our people and communities.
The result: award-winning, future-ready buildings and spaces.
Multi-award winning
practice
90+
strong team
Manchester & London based
nationwide reach
200+
new commissions per year
The Team
We are a dedicated team of 90 professionals, passionate about the art of placemaking. Our team includes Architects, Technologists, Interior Designers and Masterplanners, supported by specialists in BIM, Heritage, Retrofit and Sustainability.
Frameworks
We‘re appointed to several Frameworks, offering a streamlined way for current and potential clients to partner with us. On every Framework project, we support innovation, adopt collaboration, generate job and training opportunities and deliver efficiencies and value for money.
Awards
Our people centred, partnership-led approach has resulted in numerous industry awards and accreditations. These recognise not just the success of our projects, but also our commitment to go above and beyond in all that we do.
Organisation
The Northern Housing Awards
Year
2026
Award
Best Afforable Housing Development (up to £10m), Winner
Scheme
Parkmount, Harpurhey
Organisation
The Sunday Times
Year
2026
Award
The Sunday Times - Best Places to Work 2026, Listed
The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list honours and celebrates Britain's top employers and acknowledges the best workplaces for women, LGBTQIA+ community, disabled employees, ethnic minorities, younger and older workers and wellbeing.
Organisation
Sunday Express Construction and Property Awards
Year
2026
Award
Architecture Business of the Year, Shortlisted
Organisation
Housing Design Awards
Year
2026
Award
Completed , Finalist
Scheme
Moor Lane, Bolton
The prestigious awards recognised innovative design in the residential sector.
Organisation
Insider NW Property Awards
Year
2026
Award
Commercial Development of the Year, Finalist
Scheme
Stockroom, Stockport
This award showcases the commercial developments that have set the highest standards of design, viability and sustainability over the past year.
Organisation
Insider NW Property Awards
Year
2026
Award
Architectural Practice of the Year, Finalist
Scheme
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These prestigious awards showcase the companies, schemes and deals that have set the highest standards in the property sector over the past year.
Organisation
Insider NW Residential Property Awards
Year
2026
Award
Social Impact Award, Winner
Scheme
Embassy Village, Manchester
Organisation
Insider NW Residential Property Awards
Year
2026
Award
Social Housing Development of the Year, Highly Commended
Scheme
Moor Lane, Bolton
Organisation
The Pineapples
Year
2026
Award
The Pineapple for Community Space, Finalist
Scheme
Stockroom, Stockport
Accolade which celebrates significant projects that make an outstanding contribution to place.
Organisation
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Year
2026
Award
Building of the Year, Highly Commended
Scheme
Stockroom, Stockport
Organisation
B Lab
Year
2023
Accreditation / Membership
B Corp, Certified
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Organisation
Centre for Assessment
Year
2027
Accreditation / Membership
ISO 14001, Accredited
Organisation
Centre for Assessment
Year
2026
Accreditation / Membership
ISO 9001, Accredited
Organisation
Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
Year
2026
Accreditation / Membership
RIBA Chartered Practice, Chartered
Organisation
Chartered Institute of Architectural technologists (CIAT)
Year
Accreditation / Membership
CIAT Chartered Practice, Chartered
Organisation
Constructionline
Year
2025
Accreditation / Membership
Gold, Member
Organisation
Investors in People
Year
2023
Accreditation / Membership
We invest in Wellbeing, Gold
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Organisation
Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter
Year
2024
Accreditation / Membership
Charter, Member
Organisation
Safety Schemes in Procurement
Year
2023
Accreditation / Membership
Once For All Health & Safety - Principal Designer, Accredited
Organisation
UK Green Building Council
Year
2023
Accreditation / Membership
UKGBC, Member
Careers
We believe that careers are not just about jobs, they are about pursuing passions and creating meaningful contributions to the built environment and the communities in which we live. We ensure that our offer allows our people to achieve their full potential and build fulfilling, long-term careers.
