Matt Brook Architects
Matt Brook Architects, founded and led by Matt Brook, is an award-winning practice based in Manchester with a range of projects across the UK. Matt’s placemaking-led and people-focused approach underpins all of the work undertaken by the practice and informs the development of projects at all stages.
The development of all projects at Matt Brook Architects is led by Matt, who as Founding Director of the practice remains involved throughout the duration of projects. These include the award-winning Phoenix Works in Manchester, Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow - a sensitive and prominent site within a city centre conservation area - and at Regent Park, where his masterplan will deliver a new park for Salford as part of a transformational regeneration of a strategically important site at a key gateway with Manchester City Centre.
Matt has been a long-time advocate for the positive impact that great design can have on people and place, acting as current Chair of PlacesMatter, RIBA’s independent Design Review Panel for the North-West. He is a past Chair of the RIBA North-West region and has served on the RIBA National Council, and was a previous owner director and global head of design at the international practice Broadway Malyan.
The rigorous approach that underpins Matt’s work demonstrates his commitment to people-focused, placemaking-led design and has resulted in a diverse portfolio of award-winning projects. This portfolio includes Mann Island, a RIBA Award-winning project that he designed and delivered at a highly significant and complex site on Liverpool’s Waterfront, within a World Heritage Site. Historic England highlighted the design of Mann Island as an exemplar response to this unique context. Matt went onto design and deliver RIBA North within the Mann Island complex; RIBA’s national architecture centre containing its largest museum-standard Gallery, providing an award-winning visitor experience for guests as a visitor hub for the historic waterfront.
Senior Team
Stu Wheeler
Stu is an Architect with over 15 years’ experience in practice which includes a diverse range of projects both within the UK and internationally. He is a highly personable professional who drives a collaborative working environment with consultants and stakeholders to support positive project outcomes.
Stu has successfully delivered strategic masterplans and planning frameworks alongside a number of significant planning approvals. In addition to his professional practice, Stu has also previously acted as a Guest Critic for the post-graduate course at the Manchester School of Architecture.
Jonathan Davis
Jonathan is an Architect with over 25 years’ experience in practice with an expertise in technical delivery and compliance review of projects. He is a strong advocate of sustainability, net-zero strategies and the incorporation of MMC methodologies in construction.
Jonathan has successfully delivered a number of major projects in the role of design team leader across numerous sectors. In addition, he has also undertaken client-side compliance roles on a number of significant schemes and is a Visiting Tutor at the Manchester School of Architecture.
Mission
People, place, purpose
To design and make meaningful, memorable places, distilled from their context with clear local identities; places which enhance wellbeing and nurture strong sustainable and happy communities which thrive in harmony with nature.
Values
Passionate
Passion is infectious and enthuses our clients. Our studio culture is based upon a strong passion for architecture, design and the ability it has to make a difference to the quality of lives for building users and communities. We hire and retain individuals that not only prescribe to the values of the studio and its culture but who are passionate about it.
Proactive
Always seeking ways to add value for our clients and the communities we are designing for at every work stage. Always aiming to improve workflows and find innovative ways to add value to the process of creating great buildings and places.
Professional
Highest standards of professional service underpinned by investment in the latest technology, cutting edge R&D and the professional development of our team. Working and collaborating with the very best external consultants.
Personable
Be known for offering a personable, user-friendly service with all team members focused on fostering strong relationships with our clients. Aiming to get to know our clients businesses culture and goals and becoming trusted advisors.