We won two awards at this year's Manchester Society of Architects Awards

These two awards are a valued recognition of our brilliant team, whose industry-leading, innovative designs have helped shape these projects into community-driven, future-ready places that will support people and communities for years to come, while reinforcing sustainable architecture, community regeneration, and people-centred design.  

The Manchester Society of Architects Awards celebrate exceptional buildings, visionary design and transformative projects that make a positive contribution to the local environment and wider urban landscape highlighting the importance of architectural excellence, placemaking and urban regeneration in Greater Manchester. 

This reflects exactly what drives us, creating high quality, adaptable spaces that sustain and celebrate communities, support regeneration, strengthen local economies and help towns, cities, and neighbourhoods grow in healthier, better-connected ways through masterplanning, sustainable development, and inclusive design. 

Explore our winning work 

Thrive Health and Wellbeing Centre, The University of Salford 

We are proud to see Thrive Health and Wellbeing Centre recognised with the Community (unbuilt) award, which recognises buildings that enhance the local community. From the outset of the project we have worked alongside academics, clinicians, students, estates teams and community partners, ensuring the facilities match the needs of those who use them. This win belongs to everyone who helped shape the project. 

Designed for the University of Salford, the centre brings together teaching, clinical practice and community health in one place. As one of the first projects in the UK to apply trauma-informed design principles throughout, Thrive has been shaped around inclusivity, dignity and ease of access, with calming interiors, open layouts and thoughtful spaces for therapy, study and everyday support.

The all-electric building is targeting BREEAM Excellent and WELL Gold, while roof terraces, shared gardens, a greenhouse and biophilic design features help create a healthier, more uplifting environment for students, academics and the wider community. These features support green building standards, low-carbon design, and sustainable wellbeing spaces. 

Discover more about the project here

Stretford Mall Residential

Our submitted plans for Plot 2A on the pre-existing Stretford Mall was awarded the Residential (unbuilt) prize. The plans propose 248 new homes, centred around a nearly two-acre park and improved public realm, helping turn part of the existing shopping centre site into a greener, better-connected town centre.

Working with Bruntwood and Trafford Council, we are leading the architectural design for a place shaped around everyday life, with new homes, green space, welcoming streets and routes that make it easier for people to come together and feel proud of their town centre. The project reflects our approach to mixed-use masterplanning, place-based design, and sustainable housing in Manchester. 

Contributing to the next phase of Stretford town centre’s regeneration, we are delighted that the project has been celebrated as part of a wider visions for high street renewal, strategic regeneration, and future-focused urban living. 

To find out more about these plans, from the thinking behind the masterplan to the role this next phase could play in bringing fresh energy to the high street.

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These awards celebrate our commitment in creating thoughtful, sustainable places that strengthen communities, support local pride and leave a positive, lasting impact through social value design, long-term community investment, and future-focused urban living. 

Thank you to the Manchester Society of Architects, and congrats to all the teams involved in these projects. 

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