Hawkins Brown is moving its Manchester studio into a newly restored 1960s Seifert building after outgrowing its previous space.

The refurbishment and extension of Hilton House, a former academic building, was designed by local practice Buttress Architects with Sheila Bird Studio. Completed last year, it involved upgrading the façade, adding new space at the rear, restoring a spiral staircase and stripping back plasterboard and carpets to reveal the original terracotta ceilings and parquet floors.

Hawkins Brown’s Manchester office – its first regional studio – was established on Tariff Street six years ago with eight staff but has grown to 30, with two more due to join next month.

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