ARCHITECTURE + HERITAGE
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Originating in Manchester in 1980, we designed some of the first post-industrial conversions in the city. We’ve been steadily rejuvenating buildings and sites ever since, across Manchester and beyond.
Over four decades our principles have remained constant: imaginative modern design, a respect for the past, and a focus on individual architectural solutions.
Our award-winning practice is a distinctive mix of contemporary architecture and existing character, creativity and craft.
We are modern architects.
We are also conservation architects.
We understand heritage.
We also understand commerciality.
We don’t categorise ourselves- we just focus on context, character and cleverly designed schemes.
Manchester based: UK wide.
OUR ROOTS ARE IN REGENERATION
OLD PLACES • NEW STORIES
OUR SERVICES
Throughout all our work is the fundamental belief that retention and reuse of buildings is a more sustainable approach. We believe new technologies, new materials and clever architecture can create greener projects and we will always encourage our clients to reduce their environmental impact through our design work.
ARCHITECTURE
A chartered RIBA practice, we work on new build schemes, conversion of existing sites and buildings, refurbishments and works to historic properties from RIBA stage 0 to 7
HERITAGE
Understanding underpins all our architectural work and we have a heritage specialist and historian working alongside our team undertaking research, advising on historic importance, composing heritage statements and conducting assessments.
FEASIBILITY
We undertake feasibility studies for new and existing sites and buildings
INTERIOR DESIGN
As part of our wider offer to clients we offer interior design services.
testimonials
Joshua Golding • Span Group
“Atelier MB have worked with architectural skill and an attention to detail that has turned unloved space into something that may well prove to be a catalyst for the whole site.”
David Whitney • Sixteen Real Estate
“Atelier MB have the skills to understand the nature of a building: designing with and around what exists but not afraid to make modern interventions. The result is a uniquely modern space which simultaneously retains bags of personality.”
Eastern Green Ltd
“We have a long history of working with Atelier MB. They bring fresh ideas and a great understanding of all aspects of our buildings: the heritage, the design, and the intricacies of the planning system. We know we are in safe hands with them.”
Eva Jiricna
“The effort and professional attitude combined with unlimited willingness to help, seeking more information and finding support for the proposals put forward, was truly exceptional.…we were very impressed by the whole team"
MEET THE TEAM
AWARDS
2025: CIVIC TRUST AWARDS
SHORT LISTED, 45 High Street Nantwich
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2024: INSIDER RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AWARDS,
SHORT LISTED, Treetops, Salford
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2023: INSIDER NORTH WEST, WORKPLACE FIT-OUT OF
THE YEAR, WINNER, Running Total, Amazon House
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2020: BRITISH COUNCIL OF OFFICES, SMALL
PROJECTS, NATIONAL WINNER, Couchbase, Tariff
Street, Manchester
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2019:OAS DEVELOPMENT AWARDS, BEST
REFURBISHMENT/REGENERATION OUTSIDE OF
LONDON, WINNER, 35 Dale Street, Manchester
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2019: INSIDER, COMMERCIAL REFURB OF THE YEAR,
WINNER, Sunlight House
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2014: NORTH WEST CONSTRUCTION AWARDS,
NOMINATED, Private House, Bolton
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2013: RICS AWARDS, DEISGN THROUGH INNOVATION,
SHORTLISTED, Bolton Fold Farm
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2013: RICS AWARDS, WINNER, Affecks Palace
refurbishment
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2009: MSA DESIGN AWARDS, CONSERVATION AND
RE-USE, COMMENDATION, 77-83 Piccadilly
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2008: MSA DESIGN AWARDS, CONSERVATION AND
RE-USE, WINNER, Wilbraham Road Synagogue
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2006: CIVIC TRUST AWARDS, COMMENDATION,
St Mary's Church, Manchester
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2006: MSA DESIGN AWARDS, CONSERVATION AND
RE-USE, WINNER, St Mary's Church, Hulme
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2004: MSA DESIGN AWARDS, RESIDENTIAL, WINNER,
West Street, Leeds
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2003: MANCHESTER CIVIC SOCIETY DESIGN AWARDS,
WINNER, St George's Church Hulme
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2000: MSA DESIGN AWARDS, OVERALL WINNER
SMALL PROJECTS, Panasia, Manchester
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2000: MANCHESTER CIVIC SOCIETY, DESIGN AWARDS,
WINNER, Panasia, Manchester
clients
OLD PLACES • NEW STORIES
WE WORK ACROSS A VARIETY OF SECTORS AND OUR CLIENTS INCLUDE:
Countrywide plc
DTZ Investors
Transport for London
Leonardo Hotels
Helical plc
Bruntwood
Science Museum Group
Jones Homes
Abrdn plc
NQC Ltd
Salford City Council
ADT Workplace​
KFC
Costa Coffee
