We are preparing a planning application for a multicultural heritage centre and new housing. The proposals draw inspiration from the existing listed building and site’s original collegiate character and Oxbridge- inspired planning principles. New interventions extend this architectural language through a series of cloisters, landscaped courtyards, and interconnected gardens. The extension to the Heritage Centre introduces a series of spaces for conferences, exhibitions, education, and community events, alongside a dedicated prayer hall. Designed to achieve BREEAM Outstanding accreditation, the new building adopts a glulam timber structure and a palette of natural, low-carbon materials that create a strong relationship between architecture and nature. The new residential buildings take cues from the Victorian villas that define the surrounding Conservation Area. @archi_tradition @VicctorianChad @StrongTowns

Render vs Reality. We recently completed our Daisy Bank scheme in Longsight Manchester for 72 new homes. The scheme takes contextual references from Dalton Ellis Hall & Victoria Park Christian Fellowship in the adjacent conservation area. @createstreets @archi_tradition @mcrhistfest @ManCityCouncil

We are developing some proposals for a modern mansion block with taller ceilings, more windows, better communal areas and a private garden. We’ve been researching Albert Hall Mansions and Richard Norman Shaw who is credited with making flats desirable to the aspiring Victorian middle classes @archi_tradition @Aesthetic_City @createstreets

We enjoyed a day in the sun last week for the Annual OSA triathlon of Crown Green Bowls, Table Tennis & Darts. Thanks to Brad & Matt for the 3D printed trophy they made which was a work of art. Thanks as always to @TheAlbertClub

We have some new visuals to share for our Charter House scheme on Churchgate in Stockport for 27 dual aspect homes. Work will start on site later this year. @archi_tradition @Aesthetic_City @stopinstockport

Render vs reality. The scaffold has just come down on Albion House on Little Underbank in Stockport. One of 6 projects we currently have on site in the old town. Great to be part of the towns regeneration @stopinstockport @createstreets @My_Stockport

We had positive comments at a public consultation this week for 86 apartments and a pocket park on Waterloo Rd Stockport. The site of the former Tabernacle Club in the 60’s included acts Pink Floyd & Jim Hendrix @StrongTowns @stopinstockport @createstreets @archi_tradition

We’re thrilled to have one of our schemes shortlisted in the National Housing Design Awards. Seaton House, Stockport is a dual aspect apartment scheme set around a landscaped garden @stopinstockport @DesignForHomes @StockportMBC @My_Stockport

Some elevation studies of a conference & exhibition hall in S. Manchester we’ve been working on. Planning submission and more images coming soon. @TheCityMentor @AboutMcr @archi_tradition

We had a fun filled Friday Social last week in Stockport. We visited the new office, played indoor archery, curling & Petanque at Loft Social and finished off at the Produce Hall. @stopinstockport @TheProduceHall

We enjoyed taking students from Sheffield School of Architecture around our St George’s Masterplan last week. @SSoA_news

We received planning permission last week for an apartment scheme in Manchesters historic castlefield on a site that’s been vacant for a number of years. @createstreets @CIVIC_SQUARE

We won Apartment Development of the Year at the @insidernwest Residential Property Awards last week. The judges said, ‘this was a great conversion-led scheme supporting the regeneration of Stockport’ @stopinstockport @StockportMBC @My_Stockport @OneStockport

HAPPY NEW YEAR from all at OSA. We’re excited about another year of learning, growing, innovating and implementing lasting change. We have lots to look forward to this year: A new brand identity. A new office. New clients. New collaborations.

We celebrated another successful year with a walk the hills and cosy pub for last weeks Xmas party. Merry Xmas & a Happy New Year from all at OSA. Thanks to clients & collaborators for another great year. Next year promises to be even better.

We recently received planning for 40 apartments and flexible workspace in Stockport. The existing print works is retained and restored as offices. The new apartments are dual aspect and look into a shared garden @stopinstockport @createstreets @archi_tradition @My_Stockport

Last week we received planning approval for our apartment scheme on Churchgate in Stockport. Work will start on site early next year @stopinstockport @createstreets @archi_tradition @My_Stockport @CIVIC_SQUARE

We got planning permission last week for 25 apartments in Stockport. The existing historic building is retained and a sympathetic extension added. @stopinstockport @CIVIC_SQUARE @archi_tradition @YIMBYLAND

A first look at a new project for a tight urban infill site. The scheme will provide new housing in the town centre on a former builder’s yard. @aesthetic_city @archi_tradition @createstreets

We recently obtained planning for 66 homes in Burnage, Manchester. The homes are inspired by Burnage Garden Village designed by J. Homer Hargreaves in 1910 to give people a better quality of life & connection to nature @createstreets @CIVIC_SQUARE @archi_tradition