common practice
An independent architectural studio. We deliver thoughtful, design-led projects with people and community at the core of our values.

PLANNING APPEAL WON!
We are so pleased that the Planning Inspector agreed with our interpretation of Trafford's SPD4 guidance and approved our designs for this mid-century home in Sale.
We have plenty of experience navigating the planning process and some approvals are more hard fought than others.
We always encourage an open dialogue with local planning authorities. In this instance we had agreed to make some compromises on the design however, disagreed with their overall assessment.
On deciding the appeal the Planning Inspectorate stated that our scheme would "respect the character and identity of the locality in terms of design, siting, size, scale and materials used. It would further be consistent with the principles of good design in Section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework", and planning was granted.
CGI by @deadnettlestudio
#retrofit #dontmoveimprove #northwestarchitects #sustainabledesign #familyhome #houseextension #southmanchester #renovation #houserenovation #PlanningPermission #planningappealsuccess

PLANNING APPEAL WON!
We are so pleased that the Planning Inspector agreed with our interpretation of Trafford's SPD4 guidance and approved our designs for this mid-century home in Sale.
We have plenty of experience navigating the planning process and some approvals are more hard fought than others.
We always encourage an open dialogue with local planning authorities. In this instance we had agreed to make some compromises on the design however, disagreed with their overall assessment.
On deciding the appeal the Planning Inspectorate stated that our scheme would "respect the character and identity of the locality in terms of design, siting, size, scale and materials used. It would further be consistent with the principles of good design in Section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework", and planning was granted.
CGI by @deadnettlestudio
#retrofit #dontmoveimprove #northwestarchitects #sustainabledesign #familyhome #houseextension #southmanchester #renovation #houserenovation #PlanningPermission #planningappealsuccess

PLANNING APPEAL WON!
We are so pleased that the Planning Inspector agreed with our interpretation of Trafford's SPD4 guidance and approved our designs for this mid-century home in Sale.
We have plenty of experience navigating the planning process and some approvals are more hard fought than others.
We always encourage an open dialogue with local planning authorities. In this instance we had agreed to make some compromises on the design however, disagreed with their overall assessment.
On deciding the appeal the Planning Inspectorate stated that our scheme would "respect the character and identity of the locality in terms of design, siting, size, scale and materials used. It would further be consistent with the principles of good design in Section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework", and planning was granted.
CGI by @deadnettlestudio
#retrofit #dontmoveimprove #northwestarchitects #sustainabledesign #familyhome #houseextension #southmanchester #renovation #houserenovation #PlanningPermission #planningappealsuccess

We couldn't wait to share an image of our recent planning approval for our lovely clients in Penwortham.We'll really have some fun detailing this for a start on site later in the year.
CGI by @deadnettlestudio. It was a pleasure working on this with you.
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#timberframeconstruction #northwestarchitects #retrofit #bungalowextension #familyhome #dontmoveimprove #sustainabledesign

Another one from our project in Chorlton which has just started on-site.
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CGI: @deadnettlestudio
#architecture #architecturelovers #houseextension #chorlton #chorltonmcr #chorltonarchitect #southmanchester #manchesterarchitects #manchesterarchitecture

Reflecting on NSPF’s first year as a tangible movement. SCALE was a huge achievement.
@nspf.uk started as an idea cooked up by Tom from @commonpractice.studio and Dan @architectureunknownltdin an ambition to shine a light on the architectural talent the North West.
Internally we get together for regular round tables throughout the year to discuss how we can better our practice and the industry by working together.
Publicly through a combined effort we put on SCALE festival to showcase some featured projects from within the forum. A big thanks to all the hands that contributed to installing the exhibition and dismantling for relocation.
A special mention goes to Graham @studiomutt and Simon of @turner.works for driving the design and curating the SCALE exhibition on an economic budget with creativity and joy.
SCALE vid coming soon.

Reflecting on NSPF’s first year as a tangible movement. SCALE was a huge achievement.
@nspf.uk started as an idea cooked up by Tom from @commonpractice.studio and Dan @architectureunknownltdin an ambition to shine a light on the architectural talent the North West.
Internally we get together for regular round tables throughout the year to discuss how we can better our practice and the industry by working together.
Publicly through a combined effort we put on SCALE festival to showcase some featured projects from within the forum. A big thanks to all the hands that contributed to installing the exhibition and dismantling for relocation.
A special mention goes to Graham @studiomutt and Simon of @turner.works for driving the design and curating the SCALE exhibition on an economic budget with creativity and joy.
SCALE vid coming soon.

Reflecting on NSPF’s first year as a tangible movement. SCALE was a huge achievement.
@nspf.uk started as an idea cooked up by Tom from @commonpractice.studio and Dan @architectureunknownltdin an ambition to shine a light on the architectural talent the North West.
Internally we get together for regular round tables throughout the year to discuss how we can better our practice and the industry by working together.
Publicly through a combined effort we put on SCALE festival to showcase some featured projects from within the forum. A big thanks to all the hands that contributed to installing the exhibition and dismantling for relocation.
A special mention goes to Graham @studiomutt and Simon of @turner.works for driving the design and curating the SCALE exhibition on an economic budget with creativity and joy.
SCALE vid coming soon.

Reflecting on NSPF’s first year as a tangible movement. SCALE was a huge achievement.
@nspf.uk started as an idea cooked up by Tom from @commonpractice.studio and Dan @architectureunknownltdin an ambition to shine a light on the architectural talent the North West.
Internally we get together for regular round tables throughout the year to discuss how we can better our practice and the industry by working together.
Publicly through a combined effort we put on SCALE festival to showcase some featured projects from within the forum. A big thanks to all the hands that contributed to installing the exhibition and dismantling for relocation.
A special mention goes to Graham @studiomutt and Simon of @turner.works for driving the design and curating the SCALE exhibition on an economic budget with creativity and joy.
SCALE vid coming soon.

Reflecting on NSPF’s first year as a tangible movement. SCALE was a huge achievement.
@nspf.uk started as an idea cooked up by Tom from @commonpractice.studio and Dan @architectureunknownltdin an ambition to shine a light on the architectural talent the North West.
Internally we get together for regular round tables throughout the year to discuss how we can better our practice and the industry by working together.
Publicly through a combined effort we put on SCALE festival to showcase some featured projects from within the forum. A big thanks to all the hands that contributed to installing the exhibition and dismantling for relocation.
A special mention goes to Graham @studiomutt and Simon of @turner.works for driving the design and curating the SCALE exhibition on an economic budget with creativity and joy.
SCALE vid coming soon.

Reflecting on NSPF’s first year as a tangible movement. SCALE was a huge achievement.
@nspf.uk started as an idea cooked up by Tom from @commonpractice.studio and Dan @architectureunknownltdin an ambition to shine a light on the architectural talent the North West.
Internally we get together for regular round tables throughout the year to discuss how we can better our practice and the industry by working together.
Publicly through a combined effort we put on SCALE festival to showcase some featured projects from within the forum. A big thanks to all the hands that contributed to installing the exhibition and dismantling for relocation.
A special mention goes to Graham @studiomutt and Simon of @turner.works for driving the design and curating the SCALE exhibition on an economic budget with creativity and joy.
SCALE vid coming soon.

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7 APPROVALS IN A MONTH!
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Some very happy clients and great successes this March, from Chorlton to Chester, and Oldham to Wigan we've been slaying applications across the northwest. We'll be sharing more details of these projects as they progress towards site in the coming months.

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7 APPROVALS IN A MONTH!
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Some very happy clients and great successes this March, from Chorlton to Chester, and Oldham to Wigan we've been slaying applications across the northwest. We'll be sharing more details of these projects as they progress towards site in the coming months.

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7 APPROVALS IN A MONTH!
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Some very happy clients and great successes this March, from Chorlton to Chester, and Oldham to Wigan we've been slaying applications across the northwest. We'll be sharing more details of these projects as they progress towards site in the coming months.

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7 APPROVALS IN A MONTH!
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Some very happy clients and great successes this March, from Chorlton to Chester, and Oldham to Wigan we've been slaying applications across the northwest. We'll be sharing more details of these projects as they progress towards site in the coming months.

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7 APPROVALS IN A MONTH!
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Some very happy clients and great successes this March, from Chorlton to Chester, and Oldham to Wigan we've been slaying applications across the northwest. We'll be sharing more details of these projects as they progress towards site in the coming months.

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ARCHITECTS INDEX OF MODELMAKING
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Yan will be speaking as part of a panel event at the Making Matters exhibition in Manchester.
@the_msa_ @aimodelmaking @b15workshop @materialsource
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#architecturalmodels #architecturemodels #makingmatters #architectureexhibition
Tom was over in Liverpool doing interim reviews with BA2 students @livuniarch yesterday. Great to finally explore the @odonnell_tuomey extension.

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WORK EXPERIENCE
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It's been a pleasure having Caroline with us doing her #workexperience on behalf of @kingstrust and @worsleycollege .
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We feel it's really important to support young adults gain confidence within the workplace as well as improving access to built environment professions.
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Wishing Caroline all the best in her final year at @uop_architecture .
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WORK EXPERIENCE
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It's been a pleasure having Caroline with us doing her #workexperience on behalf of @kingstrust and @worsleycollege .
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We feel it's really important to support young adults gain confidence within the workplace as well as improving access to built environment professions.
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Wishing Caroline all the best in her final year at @uop_architecture .
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ARCHITECTS INDEX OF MODELMAKING
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We're excited to be included in the Making Matters Exhibition this March in Manchester. Some fantastic practices exhibiting and great to be included amongst them.
@the_msa_ @aimodelmaking @b15workshop @materialsource
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#architecturalmodels #architecturemodels #makingmatters #architectureexhibition

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CORKLAND
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Summarised in 3-words: Red Pocket Windows.
Will be sharing more details of this one soon.
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#homeextension #chorlton #manchesterarchitects #pocketwindows

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HAWTHORN
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A sensitive reworking of an Edwardian end-terrace, using careful detailing and a modest extension to maximise space and strengthen the connection between house and garden.
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Photography: @jackroe
Main contractor: @websterconstructionnw
Engineer: @thehomeengineersne
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#homeextension #heritagearchitecture #edwardianhouse #loftconversion #homeextension #manchesterarchitects

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HAWTHORN
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A sensitive reworking of an Edwardian end-terrace, using careful detailing and a modest extension to maximise space and strengthen the connection between house and garden.
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Photography: @jackroe
Main contractor: @websterconstructionnw
Engineer: @thehomeengineersne
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#homeextension #heritagearchitecture #edwardianhouse #loftconversion #homeextension #manchesterarchitects

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HAWTHORN
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A sensitive reworking of an Edwardian end-terrace, using careful detailing and a modest extension to maximise space and strengthen the connection between house and garden.
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Photography: @jackroe
Main contractor: @websterconstructionnw
Engineer: @thehomeengineersne
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#homeextension #heritagearchitecture #edwardianhouse #loftconversion #homeextension #manchesterarchitects

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HAWTHORN
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A sensitive reworking of an Edwardian end-terrace, using careful detailing and a modest extension to maximise space and strengthen the connection between house and garden.
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Photography: @jackroe
Main contractor: @websterconstructionnw
Engineer: @thehomeengineersne
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#homeextension #heritagearchitecture #edwardianhouse #loftconversion #homeextension #manchesterarchitects

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YEW TREE
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Almost there.
A contemporary single storey extension to a mid-century house.
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#houserefurbishment #residentialarchitecture #northwestarchitecture #manchesterarchitects
#homeextensions
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