RIBA North West

Very honoured to have been asked to talk at the RIBA North West planning round table with Trafford Council Planning Department. A lot of subjects covered from the adopted design code, design certifiers to meaningful cooperative working. Great to have a good representation of architects in the room.

📣 BOOKINGS NOW OPEN 📣 Cheshire Society of Architects: AGM and Social! Join us at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Social - 6:00 pm on Wednesday 12th March, at The Bear and Billet in Chester! This event is open to all and free to attend. Tickets include an arrival drink and a light buffet dinner following the presentations - spaces are limited though, so book early to avoid disappointment! A great opportunity to bring together Architects and property professionals based in Chester! Bookings can be made via Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/e3PSexSX We can’t wait to see you all there 😁 RIBA North West | ged couser | Laura Rushton | Bethan B. | Lucy M Crowther | Millie Thompson | Chloe Sheward | Jane Harrad-Roberts FCIM, DipM, CMktr, RIBA Affiliate | Hannah Richardson #RIBA #RIBANorthWest #CheshireSocietyofArchitects #Architecture #Cheshire #Chester #Society #AGM

Our RIBA North West Awards 2025 shortlist is here ⬇️ A landmark multi-use cultural space and lavish Grade II* municipal offices transformed into a hotel, are among seven shortlisted projects. All projects shortlisted for RIBA UK Awards will be visited by a regional jury, and the winning projects will be announced later this spring. 📌 View the shortlist: https://ow.ly/6LLE50V1Quz #RIBAawards

Join Lancashire Architects Society for a design charrette that explores creative and fun new ideas for developing key sites in Preston which have been overlooked or abandoned. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate, share expertise and contribute to reimagining the future of these forgotten spaces. To join, please head to https://ow.ly/U52x50UXBKR

The Manchester Society of Architects are thrilled to announce our upcoming event in collaboration with Women in Property North West, celebrating International Women’s Day. Join us for “Accelerate Action”, an inspiring series of conversations - an opportunity to connect, learn and celebrate. Date: Thursday 6th March 2025 Time: 4:30-9pm Location: The Alan Hotel, 18 Princess Street, Manchester M1 4LG Tickets: £10.00 + EB fees & VAT (when MSA member password used*) * for more information on how to purchase tickets, look out for our next mailer. Info will also be on our website soon! This year’s theme, Accelerate Action, calls for action to create a world where opportunity is not limited by gender, and everyone can thrive. Together, we’ll explore how equity in leadership, workplaces, and communities can pave the way for a more inclusive future. What to expect: 💠 Welcome drinks to start the evening. 💠 Inspirational talks from two exceptional speakers: ✨ Stacey Copeland – former professional athlete, broadcaster, and passionate gender equality advocate, sharing her personal journey of breaking barriers. ✨ Christine Cort – co-founder of Manchester International Festival, offering insights into championing equity in creative industries. Networking opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals across property, architecture, and beyond. This event is an opportunity to reflect on the progress we’ve made, discuss the challenges we still face, and celebrate the role of women as change-makers in shaping a more equitable society. Together, let’s champion equity and inspire action. We look forward to celebrating with you! https://lnkd.in/dJTrwQgc Jenny Etheridge | Paul Iddon | RIBA North West

We are in Manchester!! We are thrilled to launch the 2025 WIA UK Mentoring Programme with a record-breaking number of applicants and our first-ever event in Manchester! We will celebrate the inspiring mentors and mentees who are part of this year’s programme, providing a platform for fresh perspectives and honouring those committed to personal growth and supporting others. Our discussion, Shifting Perspectives: Seeing the Unseen, will feature keynote speeches from Dr Lucy Montague and Rebecca Coley, and panellists will share where they believe perspectives need to shift in the industry. Their unique stories, research and experiences will shine a light on aspects of architecture and the wider built environment that aren’t seen by all. Keynote speakers: Dr Lucy Montague Montague, Senior Lecturer, Manchester School of Architecture. Rebecca Coley, Head of Planning and Development at Trafford Council Panellists: Danny Crump, Director of Urbanism, Layer Studio Kwame Ohene-Adu, Associate Partner, HTA Fiona Hunt, Senior Architect, Sheppard Robson Karolina Olszewska, Architectural Assistant, Simpson Haugh Facilitated by Tania Ihlenfeld, founder of Ede Enablers and WIA Mentoring Programme Lead, this evening promises engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and fresh insights into the future of the industry. Date: Tuesday 4th February Location: HTA Design LLP, Manchester, Clayton House, 59 Piccadilly, Manchester M1 1RN Time: 6-9pm Registration: https://buff.ly/40kURqF There will also be plenty of time to connect, network, and enjoy drinks and nibbles in a welcoming space. This event is open to everyone.

Studio MUTT is an architecture and design studio based in Liverpool and London. Graham Burn is a founding director of Studio MUTT alongside James Crawford and Alexander Turner. The Liverpool- and London-based studio was established in 2017 with the ambition of creating characterful public-facing work. Graham has overseen significant cultural and public-facing projects including Bags at the V&A, the Offbeat Sari at the Design Museum, and the transformation of Pool Meadow in Coventry. His current work includes lifting the roof off Stretford Mall to create a mixed-use outdoor town centre and a major exhibition on the social and political power of gardening at the British Library. He was taught at the University of Liverpool by Prof. David Dunster, and by Prof. Jonathan Hill at the Bartlett in Unit 12, before working at Stirling Prize-winning Allford Hall Monaghan Morris on major urban projects including the retrofit of Peter Foggo’s 1 FA at Broadgate. Graham has taught at the Bartlett, Oxford Brookes University, University of Brighton, University of Greenwich, and most recently NOW, a practice-led teaching studio formed by Studio MUTT at University of Liverpool. Join us to hear Graham talk about the practice, projects and ethos. Date: Thursday 20th February 2025 Time: 6pm Location: International Anthony Burgess Foundation Tickets: Eventbrite - General admission £8+VAT | Student admission £5+VAT https://lnkd.in/eNce-2My Jenny Etheridge | Paul Iddon | RIBA North West

Join us in Manchester on 12 Feb for a talk from Geoff Rich (Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (FCBStudios)) Geoff takes a leading role in the practice’s heritage, creative re-use and regeneration work. Geoff is a member of Historic England’s Historic Places Panel, a UK Design Council Expert, and Chairman of the Fabric Advisory Committee for Exeter Cathedral. He'll be sharing the story of how FCB revived Shrewsbury Flaxmill, an exemplar RIBA Award winning project that will support the next 100 years of use for a building with a particularly innovative design heritage. Full tickets and details available via Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/gnyU89ZB Organised by the RIBA North West Conservation, Heritage and Sustainability Group. 📆12 February, 6-8 pm 📍International Anthony Burgess Foundation, 3 Cambridge Street, Manchester 🎫 To book your ticket please head to https://lnkd.in/gnyU89ZB If you're based in or around Shrewsbury, RIBA West Midlands are holding a co-working day at the Flaxmill on 13 Feb. #conservation #sustainability #heritage #RIBAAwards Lisa Mcfarlane ged couser Richard Wooldridge Lifa Zvimbande MBA Manchester Society of Architects Cheshire Society of Architects Liverpool Architectural Society

📆4 February, 10am - 2pm 📍No. 1 Circle Square, Manchester, 3 Symphony Park Manchester M1 7FS Free We invite you to join RIBAJ and Hilti Great Britain for the seminar 'Designing and Specifying for Fire Safety' to ensure your practice remains at the forefront of compliance and innovation. This event will give you expert insights from industry experts regarding the latest safety requirements and is also a great networking opportunity. To secure your free tickets please head to- https://ow.ly/FOT750UKbhp

RIBA North East: J.E.D.I. talk, Inclusive design[ers] 22 January, 5pm to 6.30 pm Online We are delighted that this event will be chaired by Chithra Marsh. Caring and collaborative in spirit, bringing people together is Chithra’s get-out-of-bed purpose. As former National Chair of Women in Property (WiP), she hopes to leave an indelible mark on the property industry with her commitment to “bringing people into focus”. With nearly three decades of experience as an architect, in her role as a Director at Buttress Architects she leads on community regeneration projects, including those funded through Levelling Up alongside the “Community” and social value areas of the practice’s B Corps business strategy. EDI principles are threaded throughout her career and in her volunteer roles with WiP and the RIBA (Regional and National Councils and co-chair of the NW EDI Committee), supporting an equitable profession. For the last fifteen years, she has also been a strategic ambassador for PLACED, a social enterprise specialising in place education and engagement. Most recently she has become a supporter and mentor with the Future of Greater Manchester and their Diverse Voices programme. A not-for-profit supporting the next generation of urban leaders through knowledge, leadership and connection. If you are interested in joining this discussion please head to https://ow.ly/no4O50UHL5k