Material Studio Architects
We are Material Studio Architects, a Manchester based practice founded in 2019 by Chris Brown-Colbert. We have a wide range of experience within the architecture and construction industries, on new and existing buildings within the residential, heritage, cultural and commercial sectors.
Conservation is at the heart of our company’s humble beginnings, as our practice began in a small room, with one desk and four people around it, using old laptops. Set within a warehouse behind Piccadilly Station, the former home of Rogue Studios.
We are passionate about our work, and firmly believe that well planned and designed spaces can enrich people’s lives, no matter the budget. Our focused approach is founded on key principles: to create designs that are simple, engaging, and beautiful, and to surpass our client’s expectations. We have a retrofit first approach to all designs and collaborate with our clients to explore the most sustainable way to build their project.
We love what we do, love Manchester and invest great energy in delivering projects in this city and beyond that are beautifully conceived and finely crafted. We respond to our clients’ needs by exploring options from concept to completion and designing projects in a tailored and hands-on way, collaborating with people that we know and trust to deliver the results that our client’s desire.
Shortlisted: Manchester Society of Architects Awards: Community (un-built) 2021
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