Artform Architects

Artform Architects Based in Manchester we are a design-led practice providing a professional and personalised service f

Artform Architects is a young and up-coming design studio who are inspired by how good design can fundamentally improve the way people live and work - whether on a domestic scale or with larger commercial projects. We take a design led approach to our work, meaning we look for creative and innovative solutions to the briefs we are give. We strive to always meet our client's requirements whilst max

imising the potential of the site or context in which we work. We offer a full range of architectural services and provide free initial consultations.

Looking back at a previous competition entry for future housing. Flexible layouts across a variety of typologies forming...
20/05/2026

Looking back at a previous competition entry for future housing. Flexible layouts across a variety of typologies forming well-connected, sustainable neighbourhoods organised around communal landscaped space. Every home provided with access to outdoor space on every level via courtyard gardens, upper floor terraces and balconies. Timber framed modular construction providing a low carbon energy efficient approach that can be applied at scale across a variety of densities.

Longlisted for Home of 2030 .

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Proposal for a new build home in the Western Lakes. Utilising natural materials such as stone, timber and slate the desi...
06/05/2026

Proposal for a new build home in the Western Lakes. Utilising natural materials such as stone, timber and slate the design references the local rural vernacular whilst establishing its own identity and responding to the specific needs of the client and site orientation.

An upside down layout provides elevated living spaces at first floor benefitting from views out across the landscape from a recessed balcony at the rear.

A great context to be working in.

25/04/2026

Choose your favourite from the Davidson Prize longlist! Voting closes for the People’s Choice Prize on Tuesday 28th at 6pm. If you like our entry, please vote for us!

This Is Not A Road centres around a community toolkit for play that gives agency to local residents and allows them to reimagine their streets, alleyways and forgotten spaces into playful opportunities that can be shared by all.

Created in collaboration with .it.together and

Taking a look back at our Hillingdon Houses project in Stretford, south Manchester. The scheme is a contemporary take o...
22/04/2026

Taking a look back at our Hillingdon Houses project in Stretford, south Manchester.

The scheme is a contemporary take on the traditional semi-detached typology, providing a bespoke family home for our client on one side with the other able to accommodate their parents. The pair of homes make better use of a previously under utilised brownfield site which contained a low quality single storey property. The increased density and scale fills a gap in the streetscape and provides a counterpoint to the traditional 1930’s housing adjacent. The facade incorporates a variety of brick details alongside green window frames to give the elevations depth, shadow and character.

Great photography as ever from .

We’re currently working through the technical design of this contemporary extension to a 1960’s home in Wilmslow. The ma...
18/04/2026

We’re currently working through the technical design of this contemporary extension to a 1960’s home in Wilmslow. The material palette features a pale buff brick from offset by vertical charred larch cladding by . Along with with russet coloured glazing, this combination gives the house a striking new identity that still references the original 1960’s aesthetic.

Excited to see this all come together on site.

10/04/2026

Nice to see our Little Orchard project from a different perspective. The angular form and bespoke design of the rear extension is in marked contrast to the traditional look of the original house from the front, signifying a new addition that embraces the extensive garden setting. The cranked floorplan reorientates the living spaces to give our clients full length views down the plot for the first time.

Big thanks to for the drone footage and for doing such a great job with the build.

Really pleased to have been longlisted in this year’s for our proposal ‘This Is Not A Road’. Working in collaboration w...
25/03/2026

Really pleased to have been longlisted in this year’s for our proposal ‘This Is Not A Road’.

Working in collaboration with the brilliant .it.together and , our design centres around a community toolkit for play that gives agency to local residents and allows them to reimagine their streets, alleyways and forgotten spaces into playful opportunities that can be shared by all.

Fingers crossed for the shortlist…!

Thanks to for the article.

AiM: MAKING MATTERS We’re pleased to be part of this exhibition which showcases models from 32 different practices to hi...
18/03/2026

AiM: MAKING MATTERS

We’re pleased to be part of this exhibition which showcases models from 32 different practices to highlight the role of modelmaking in developing, testing and communicating ideas.

Two of our models are on display including our hotel scheme in St Helens and our community hub in the Lake District. The exhibition also includes a series of talks and events and our director Jason will be part of a panel discussion on 26 March to speak about how modelmaking forms part of our studio practice.

March 2nd - April 2nd, Material Source Studio, Manchester

Presented by: AiM: The Architects Index of Modelmaking & The Manchester Society of Architects

Exhibition Sponsor: Material Source Studio

Product Partner: Sixteen3

Partners: European Cultural Centre Italy B.15 Workshop at Manchester School of Architecture , The University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University

Photos: .alvaradoiniguez

Lovely to see this project appear in today’s . Obtaining planning approval was a major milestone for the scheme on what ...
12/03/2026

Lovely to see this project appear in today’s . Obtaining planning approval was a major milestone for the scheme on what is a sensitive site with several heritage concerns.

We were able to work proactively with during the planning process alongside a great team including , .engineering and .studio_

The project will play an important part in the wider regeneration of St Helens town centre and we’re excited to see this take shape and for what comes next.

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We’re delighted to have had consent granted for this contemporary extension to a 1960’s home in Wilmslow following a pos...
10/03/2026

We’re delighted to have had consent granted for this contemporary extension to a 1960’s home in Wilmslow following a positive planning process with .

The project involves a part double, part single storey rear extension along with internal remodelling and new facade treatments. The stepped plan creates an external courtyard space which connects the two extensions and mediates between inside and out. This allows the enlarged family kitchen/diner located at the centre of the plan to opens up to the garden via a canopied terrace.

The proposal adopts a new visual language to the rear elevation adding depth, colour and contrast to what is currently a rather plain, flat facade.

The new internal layout includes an open-plan kitchen dining space, an adjacent play area, separate living room, home office and additional bathrooms/en-suite.

Can’t wait to get started on site with this one….

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