Manchester Society of Architects

The Manchester Society of Architects are thrilled to announce our upcoming event in collaboration with Women in Property North West, celebrating International Women’s Day. Join us for “Accelerate Action”, an inspiring series of conversations - an opportunity to connect, learn and celebrate. Date: Thursday 6th March 2025 Time: 4:30-9pm Location: The Alan Hotel, 18 Princess Street, Manchester M1 4LG Tickets: £10.00 + EB fees & VAT (when MSA member password used*) * for more information on how to purchase tickets, look out for our next mailer. Info will also be on our website soon! This year’s theme, Accelerate Action, calls for action to create a world where opportunity is not limited by gender, and everyone can thrive. Together, we’ll explore how equity in leadership, workplaces, and communities can pave the way for a more inclusive future. What to expect: 💠 Welcome drinks to start the evening. 💠 Inspirational talks from two exceptional speakers: ✨ Stacey Copeland – former professional athlete, broadcaster, and passionate gender equality advocate, sharing her personal journey of breaking barriers. ✨ Christine Cort – co-founder of Manchester International Festival, offering insights into championing equity in creative industries. Networking opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals across property, architecture, and beyond. This event is an opportunity to reflect on the progress we’ve made, discuss the challenges we still face, and celebrate the role of women as change-makers in shaping a more equitable society. Together, let’s champion equity and inspire action. We look forward to celebrating with you! https://lnkd.in/dJTrwQgc Jenny Etheridge | Paul Iddon | RIBA North West

MSA CPD by Beplas UK - Fire Door update and Fire Doors in Hygienic Environments Date: Tuesday 18/02/2025 Time: 12:30pm Location: Online Registration: Zoom https://lnkd.in/ebme7yfy Explores the importance of changes to regulations and standards in Fire Door DESIGN & SPECIFICATION, with a detailed approach in HYGIENIC ENVIRONMENTS across a range of building types- and how they can protect their occupants and ensure the latest in fire safety. Jenny Etheridge | Paul Iddon | RIBA North West

Studio MUTT is an architecture and design studio based in Liverpool and London. Graham Burn is a founding director of Studio MUTT alongside James Crawford and Alexander Turner. The Liverpool- and London-based studio was established in 2017 with the ambition of creating characterful public-facing work. Graham has overseen significant cultural and public-facing projects including Bags at the V&A, the Offbeat Sari at the Design Museum, and the transformation of Pool Meadow in Coventry. His current work includes lifting the roof off Stretford Mall to create a mixed-use outdoor town centre and a major exhibition on the social and political power of gardening at the British Library. He was taught at the University of Liverpool by Prof. David Dunster, and by Prof. Jonathan Hill at the Bartlett in Unit 12, before working at Stirling Prize-winning Allford Hall Monaghan Morris on major urban projects including the retrofit of Peter Foggo’s 1 FA at Broadgate. Graham has taught at the Bartlett, Oxford Brookes University, University of Brighton, University of Greenwich, and most recently NOW, a practice-led teaching studio formed by Studio MUTT at University of Liverpool. Join us to hear Graham talk about the practice, projects and ethos. Date: Thursday 20th February 2025 Time: 6pm Location: International Anthony Burgess Foundation Tickets: Eventbrite - General admission £8+VAT | Student admission £5+VAT https://lnkd.in/eNce-2My Jenny Etheridge | Paul Iddon | RIBA North West

This year the MSA are celebrating 160 years as a society! Join us throughout the year at various events including socials, lectures, walks, CPDs, the annual awards and dinner, and more… We have a busy year scheduled, so keep an eye on our events calendar here: https://lnkd.in/ePBsGWrZ Jenny Etheridge | Paul Iddon | RIBA North West

This year the MSA are celebrating 160 years as a society! Join us throughout the year at various events including socials, lectures, walks, CPDs, the annual awards and dinner, and more… We have a busy year scheduled, so keep an eye on our events calendar here: https://lnkd.in/ePBsGWrZ Jenny Etheridge | Paul Iddon | RIBA North West

Great event next week hosted by Women in Architecture - please follow the link below to sign up.

It was a huge privilege to be invited to speak to the Manchester Society of Architects’ members last Thursday, discussing how Collective Architecture’s Participatory and Sustainability approach are woven through our practise. Thanks to Tom Partridge and Jenny Etheridge and the MSA team for hosting me and to the engaged audience for your questions and lively discussions in the pub afterwards. #Participation #Sustainability #Retrofit 

Last week, we were delighted to be joined by James York , of Glasgow based studio Collective Architecture , for the first of our 2025 MSA Lecture series. We always love to hear about different practice projects and ethos, and hope you do too! Thank you to everyone who joined us and a special thanks to James for his time! Keep your eyes peeled for our next event… Jenny Etheridge | Paul Iddon | RIBA North West

I'm really looking forward to speaking at the Manchester Society of Architects event tomorrow and sharing Collective Architecture's sustainability journey, the participative social engagement work we have been shaping over the years and some exciting retrofit and adaptive re-use projects we are working on. Hope to see you there!

Last week we held an exclusive event with our partners, who without, we would not be able to put on the events that we do including: socials, cpd’s, lectures, football tournaments, walks, the annual awards, the annual dinner and more. Our President Jenny Etheridge and Vice President Paul Iddon presented our 2025 events programme, alongside Josh Heaton who presented our new software for sponsors to enhance communication and streamline events in the pipeline - so watch this space for what’s to come! A big thank you goes out to: Tenmat Ltd. , ROCKWOOL UK , Greenlam Laminates , Imperial Bricks , Ash & Lacy , Langley , Mansell Building Solutions , James Hardie , VELUX , Beplas UK , RGB Facades Limited , Reynaers Aluminium , COSENTINO , SieMatic UK , RIBA North West