Architect moves Manchester base to facilitate growth plans

Rebecca Mwanja and Mark Massey

A Manchester-based architecture practice has moved to new, larger city premises to support further business growth.

Calderpeel Architects, whose designs include a newly-submitted residential scheme on the former Itron gas meter factory site near Old Trafford, has moved to the XYZ Building in the Spinningfields area of the city.

The Altrincham-headquartered firm, which opened at That Space on Princess Street in Manchester just a year ago, has also brought Meg Tullis and Rebecca Mwanja on board to help roll out its plans for business growth.

Headed up by director Mark Massey, Calderpeel’s Manchester office expansion pipeline will focus on projects in the residential and commercial sectors.

Mark said: “Manchester’s residential sector is booming, with demand for full scale family homes in the city centre particularly high, so we’re looking to grow by tapping into these markets further.

“As a practice, we’re committed to designing world class spaces, so we’re right at home in the XYZ Building. It’ll help facilitate our plans for expansion within the city.”

Meg Tullis joins Calderpeel as an architectural technologist.

She completed an architectural studies degree in South Africa, and will work alongside the practice’s architects to deliver designs for a variety of projects in the superhome, residential and commercial sectors.

Meanwhile, Rebecca Mwanja joins Calderpeel as a part 2 architectural assistant.

The 27-year-old, who is originally from London, will assist Calderpeel’s architects with the drafting, presentation and management of residential and commercial design projects.

It is Rebecca’s final year of work experience before she takes RIBA’s part 3 exams to become a qualified architect.

Commenting on the appointments, Mark said: “Both Meg and Rebecca are welcome additions to the team.

“Meg has a wealth of experience in converting and conserving older buildings, meaning she’ll design living spaces which are functional, while making sure the fabric of the buildings retain that industrial Mancunian feel.

“The journey to becoming a qualified architect is a lengthy one, so it’s lovely to be able to mentor Rebecca and help shape her future career in architecture.”

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