Define Architects

DEF_Studio/ Green Roofs
With spring starting this week… here is a sneak peak at a green roof at one of our current residential projects.
Encouraging biodiversity on site, improving air quality and the thermal envelope of a building are all added benefits. They also look fantastic and are a lovely way to improve the connection between the building and the natural landscape.
We’ve seen a rising interest from our clients and are delighted to be incorporating these on many schemes during the early design stage(s) as a key part to our sustainability strategies.
These will continue to be a rising trend with the recent changes to Net Biodiversity Gains requirements in the UK and can only be a benefit to our villages, towns and cities.

DEF_061/ Key to our design process is testing multiple ideas in tangent to identify pros and cons of different proposals. This version focused on cutting and shifting the pavilion form to form two individual spaces, each with a different connection to the gardens.
Mid century inspired / Scandinavian interiors.

DEF_015/ Cliddesden, Private Residential, Completed 2022
Contrasting yet sympathetic to the original property. The design utilised features such as concrete lintels from the existing property and translated these into key structural elements.
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DEF_012/ Details starting to emerge on site at one of our private residential projects.

DEF_L130/ New Houses/ Upcoming in 2024/ On the Drawing Board

DEF_L130/ New Houses/ Upcoming in 2024/ On the Drawing Board

DEF_L130/ New Houses/ Upcoming in 2024/ On the Drawing Board

DEF_059/ Residential Development, South Manchester - Status: Tender
Our latest small residential development of 5no. units in South Manchester which was issued for tender at the end of September 2023.
The project took on an existing planning consent and provided an overhaul to the design through a material amendment and simple yet major design changes to the properties.

DEF Studio/ As summer draws to a close, Gavin provides a personal reflection into the year so far, the value of a strong team and what’s to come this Autumn. Visit our website using the web link below
https://definearchitects.co.uk/news/2023-studio-update
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DEF_057/ Church Street, Liverpool.
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DEF_057/ Internal CGI of our Aparthotel scheme in Liverpool.
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DEF_052/ Another site visit, this time to to see our new teaching wing taking shape.
Beam and block install and below ground drainage taking shape ready for the arrival of the SIP panels and steel frame construction.
Summer refurbishments of the existing building also nearing ready for sectional completion next Friday.
Swipe right to see the CGI for the anticipated end result.
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Structural: Northern Structural
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On-site yesterday visiting our summer works programme at .
The Intensive refurbishment project focuses on multiple areas of the school with new welfare facilities and improved circulation as the primary focus of the design; improving the experience of the school between class time and catering for the current capacity of the school.
Who said toilets can’t be exciting.!
With term time fast approaching it’s been a fantastic collaborative effort so far.
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DEF_Studio/ We are expanding our current team and looking for a talented Part I Architectural Assistant to join our Manchester studio. Based in Ancoats, we are looking for people who share our passion for design and have the ambition to work on projects across a variety of sectors.
We have a very tight knit studio atmosphere and it is essential that all members of the team contribute to the practice environment. We pride ourselves on a creative and supportive office culture and we want every member of our team to love the practice as much as we do.
Please apply with a CV and examples of your recent work to [email protected] noting the reference P1-2023 in the subject line.

DEF_052/ Wardle
We always analyse a site during the initial design development stages to understand certain parameters and potential constraints. In this case the proximity to the neighbouring residential properties influenced the form of the building; creating a sculpted ground floor mass to fit into an awkward shaped site, whilst the first floor form steps back to maintain a desired distance from the houses to prevent overbearing.
The project creates a series of flexible teaching spaces and a prep kitchen to the existing academy; providing much needed additional school places in
Utilising a Structural Integrated Panel system (Sips) the project seeks to minimise time on site whilst promoting sustainable construction and improved thermal performance.
The project follows on from the award winning WaterShed project and intends to continue the development of the academy with a completion date set for Winter 2023.

DEF_052/ Wardle
The project creates a series of flexible teaching spaces and a prep kitchen to the existing academy; providing much needed additional school places in
Utilising a Structural Integrated Panel system (Sips) the project seeks to minimise time on site whilst promoting sustainable construction and improved thermal performance.
The project follows on from the award winning WaterShed project and intends to continue the development of the academy with a completion in Winter 2023.

DEF_056/ Internal image for a client’s new home in the Greenbelt of Wakefield.
Clean lines & contemporary materials with high reflective finishes connect a series of linear living spaces together. Working with existing levels across the site and the existing building to create a unique experience.
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DEF_056/ Internal image for a client’s new home in the Greenbelt of Wakefield.
Clean lines & contemporary materials with high reflective finishes connect a series of linear living spaces together. Working with existing levels across the site and the existing building to create a unique experience.

DEF_056/ In-house internal imagery for a client’s new home in the Greenbelt of Wakefield.
Clean lines & contemporary materials with high reflective finishes connect a series of linear living spaces together. Working with existing levels across the site and the existing building to create a unique experience.

DEF_Studio/ Great to be part of the CV workshop event this afternoon with and helping recent graduates of with their CVs and portfolios.
Thanks to for hosting the event.
Looking forward to the exhibition next week.

DEF_042/ Delighted to have finally received planning permission at committee last week for our Extra Care scheme in Chorley.
The proposal includes 37 new bedrooms in a new residential wing (pictured) and new communal facilities and functions throughout.
Working with on this one. Looking forward to progressing the technical design shortly.

DEF_051/ Fantastic client interiors meeting yesterday for our Appletree House project in the Peak District.
Discussing all things materials, furniture and fixtures to accentuate the natural concept behind the scheme.
Beautiful in-house renders by and interior design by

DEF_Culture/ Placing People First.
Something we strongly believe in and continue to try and promote.

DEF_056/ New residential project in the Greenbelt just submitted for pre-app. Looking forward to receiving comments soon.
Working with on this one.

DEF_057/ Site visit to our latest scheme in the centre of Liverpool. Lots of interesting details and features to review and retain.
Great to have the chance to bring new life to this building.

DEF_Studio/ Delighted to have been invited to take part of the exhibition next week to celebrate international women’s day.
Looking forward to attending with the team.

DEF_051/ Plans for our bespoke home in Mellor.
The scheme is divided into two distinct ‘wings’ which respond to the site geometry and the daylight analysis on site to create morning and afternoon terraces on site.
A central atrium connecting the two sides of the property together features an imperial staircase, creating a sense of grandeur whilst bringing secondary light into the main living spaces during the afternoon.
Commencing stage 4 at present.