About the practice

Muse Architects is a RIBA Chartered architectural practice based in Manchester, supporting clients across the North West and wider UK with design, planning, technical and project-delivery services. With a combined team experience of over 150 years, we work across a wide range of project types, including residential, commercial, mixed-use, retail, leisure, education, healthcare, refurbishment, conversion, regeneration and higher-risk building projects. Our services can support clients from early feasibility and site appraisal through concept design, planning applications, technical design, Building Regulations coordination, Principal Designer duties, BSR/HRB support, project management, quantity surveying, cost control, consultant coordination, site-stage monitoring and handover support. Muse Architects combines architectural design with practical delivery experience. We help developers, landowners, investors, businesses and private clients test site potential, manage planning and technical risk, coordinate information, control project decisions and progress schemes with greater clarity. Where appointed, our team can assist with design coordination, tender information, construction-stage support, site reviews, contractor coordination, reporting, risk tracking, Golden Thread information and project handover. All services are subject to formal appointment, agreed scope, third-party consultant input, site verification, statutory approvals and project-specific requirements.