BTP Architects - RIBA Chartered Architects in Manchester, Lancashire

BTP is an innovative, design led practice of architects, surveyors and urban designers

From our offices near Manchester, we design and deliver projects throughout the country for clients across a range of sectors, including housing, commercial, judiciary, conservation and education. Founded in 1947 as the Bernard Taylor Partnership, today our projects range in scale from multi-million pound housing developments, through to the restoration of churches and historic buildings to court buildings and schools.

We appreciate that good working relationships are fundamental. This is why we invest time and energy working closely with our clients, building users and local communities to create special places to live, work, learn and play.

About Us

Founded in 1947 as the Bernard Taylor Partnership, today our projects range in scale

From multi-million pound housing developments, through to the restoration of churches and historic buildings to commercial premises and schools.

Our Services

BTP is an energetic, highly skilled team of architects and design professionals based near Manchester.

Full architectural and design service
Building surveying
Quantity Surveying
SAP and EPC assessments
Home Quality Mark Assessments
Principal Designer Duties
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
3D architectural visualisations
Urban design services and masterplanning
Conservation of historic buildings & Quinquennial Surveys
Passivhaus assessments
PAS 2035 Retrofit assessments

Recent Projects

Community Housing

Giantswood Grove, Congleton

BTP were architects on a residential scheme for Laurus Homes to deliver 94 new houses (ranging from 2-5 bedrooms) across... Read More

Private Housing

Giantswood Grove, Congleton

BTP were architects on a residential scheme for Laurus Homes to deliver 94 new houses (ranging from 2-5 bedrooms) across... Read More

Private Housing

Private House Extension, Prestbury

BTP were architects on a project to extend and remodel an existing house in... Read More

High Rise Refurbishment

Bowland House, Blackburn

BTP were lead architects on the £3.4 million refurbishment of a 14-storey 1960s towerblock in Blackburn for client Great Places... Read More

Supported Housing

Oaklands

We were appointed lead architects on the design of a £4.9m development providing new homes for older people in Fallowfield, Manchester. Oaklands... Read More

Estate Renewal

Ellison House, Ashton

BTP were lead architects on a programme of external refurbishment works to a 11-storey tower block at Ellison House, Ashton under-Lyne as... Read More