Residential Architects, Manchester
Homesdesignedaroundhowyouactuallylive
We design contemporary houses, extensions and renovations for families across Greater Manchester, from first sketch through to planning and build.
Services
Whatwedo,inplainterms
New Build Homes
A complete home designed from an empty plot, planning to keys.
- Site feasibility & land appraisal
- Concept design & 3D visuals
- Planning application & approval
- Technical drawings for your builder
Extensions & Renovations
More space and more light, without losing what you love about your home.
- Rear, side & wrap-around extensions
- Loft conversions
- Interior reconfiguration
- Listed building & conservation area advice
Planning & Permission
We handle the council process so you don't have to decode it.
- Pre-application advice
- Full planning applications
- Permitted development assessments
- Appeals & objections support
Interior Architecture
Every room drawn to work for your family, not just to look good in photos.
- Kitchen & living space layouts
- Material & finishes specification
- Lighting design
- Bespoke joinery drawings
Selected Work
RecentprojectsacrossManchester
The Birch House
A double-height rear extension opening a Victorian semi onto its garden.
Kersal Vale
A new-build four-bedroom home on a wooded infill plot.
Chorlton Mews
Full reconfiguration and loft conversion for a growing family of five.
The Weaver's Cottage
A sympathetic extension to a Grade II listed weaver's cottage.
Riverside Barn
Conversion of a disused barn into a light-filled family home.
Heaton Ridge
A wraparound extension and full interior refurbishment with a new kitchen wing.
Oak Vale House
A contemporary rebuild behind a retained Edwardian facade.
The Glasshouse
A garden studio and link extension wrapped almost entirely in glass.
Ivy Court
Subdivision of a large Victorian villa into two light-filled family homes.
Meadowside
A new-build eco-home on a former paddock, built to Passivhaus principles.
The Corner Plot
An infill new-build designed to knit seamlessly into its terraced street.
Millbrook Yard
Conversion of a former mill outbuilding into a live-work studio home.
How It Works
Fromenquirytocompletion
Enquiry & Consultation
A free 20-minute call or site visit to understand your brief, site and budget, no obligation.
Concept Design
We develop initial layouts and 3D visuals so you can see and shape the design before anything is fixed.
Planning & Approval
We prepare and submit the planning application, and manage any conversation with the council on your behalf.
Build-Ready Drawings
Detailed technical drawings handed to your builder, with support available right through to completion.
Reviews
Whatourclientssay
“They translated a fairly vague idea of 'more light and more space' into a design that actually felt like our house, just better. The planning process was painless because they handled all of it.”
“Our extension went through planning first time with no objections. Communication throughout the build was excellent, they were on site whenever it mattered.”
“Honest about cost from the first meeting, no surprises later. The finished loft conversion is better than what we originally asked for.”
“They translated a fairly vague idea of 'more light and more space' into a design that actually felt like our house, just better. The planning process was painless because they handled all of it.”
“Our extension went through planning first time with no objections. Communication throughout the build was excellent, they were on site whenever it mattered.”
“Honest about cost from the first meeting, no surprises later. The finished loft conversion is better than what we originally asked for.”
“What stood out was how clearly they explained every stage before it happened. We always knew what was coming next and roughly what it would cost.”
“We interviewed three practices and Marlowe & Ash were the only ones who asked about how we actually use the house before sketching anything.”
“Our new build came in close to budget and only a few weeks behind schedule, which our neighbours tell us is practically unheard of.”
“What stood out was how clearly they explained every stage before it happened. We always knew what was coming next and roughly what it would cost.”
“We interviewed three practices and Marlowe & Ash were the only ones who asked about how we actually use the house before sketching anything.”
“Our new build came in close to budget and only a few weeks behind schedule, which our neighbours tell us is practically unheard of.”
Common Questions
Before you get in touch
Most extensions and renovations range from £3,500 to £12,000 in design fees depending on scale, typically 8-12% of the construction cost for full service. New builds vary more widely. We give you a fixed fee after the first consultation, not a vague estimate.
Contact
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