We’ve had a super summer, topped off with some exciting news – Liverpool City Council has chosen us to take forward the plans for Festival Gardens. We’ll be teaming up with our friends at igloo Regeneration to bring the vision to life, creating a new neighbourhood that’s innovative, sustainable, and full of character.

A big thank you to writer and broadcaster Kunle Barker for a fantastic feature on Park Hill, Sheffield. In the Architects' Journal piece, Kunle reflects on the regeneration, saying: "What struck me most was a powerful sense of restoration – not just of the buildings, but of the idea. The original intent hadn’t been erased; it had been updated for modern life..."

National gym operator Trident has chosen Matchworks in south Liverpool for its first North West site, taking a huge 19,098 sq ft on a 15-year lease at The Matchbox – the iconic fully glazed building at the front of the estate. Meanwhile, Bondi Pilates is bringing its boutique Pilates studios to Boat Shed at Exchange Quay in Salford, with a 1,943 sq ft space adding to its sites in Belfast and St Helens.

This October, our Lister Mills building will be lit up as part of Bradford’s City of Culture celebrations. STRIKE – a spectacular light, sound and projection show by Urban Projections and Mek Summat – celebrates the radical women who shaped Bradford and beyond. The free event runs 3rd to the 5th October from 8pm to 10pm each evening, and with community events alongside.

Our Liverpool Tea Factory toilets have had a makeover – and now they’ve gone international for a good cause! All 15 refurbished bathrooms have been paired with facilities in South Sudan and Mozambique through the Toilet Twinning programme which helps families adopt healthy hygiene habits and build their own facilities using local materials.

This summer we marked 200 years of Royal William Yard with the launch of a new interactive history trail and the 200 Exhibition. The exhibition, which will run from the 13th to 28th September, will showcase artefacts, documents, and stories from archives, historians, and the public, while the trail – now open indefinitely – reveals the Yard’s journey from naval hub to thriving destination.

Our Chairman, Tom Bloxham CBE, will join Cllr Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council, broadcaster Kunle Barker at Aviva Studios this week unveiling CyanLines – an ambitious plan to connect 100 miles across Greater Manchester. The vision will link city squares, parks, rivers, canals and viaducts, extending out to the boroughs to create a greener, healthier and more inclusive future.

We’re on the lookout for a new Commercial Asset Manager! Over the past 30 years, we’ve transformed more than 2 million sq ft of workspace – from offices and studios to retail, leisure, light industrial and gallery spaces – all brilliantly designed within some of the UK’s most iconic buildings. Now, we’re seeking a new colleague to help us manage this diverse portfolio and ensure our workspaces continue to thrive.

Apartment 12a at The Chancel is a spacious 1,076 sq ft, two-bedroom home in the vibrant suburb of Prestwich. At just £160,000, it’s the perfect base to enjoy Prestwich’s trendy restaurants, lively community, excellent schools, green parks, cozy cafés, and superb transport links to Manchester city centre.

Step into 200 Vanilla Factory which is brilliantly located in Liverpool’s creative hub. This 2,637 sq ft (244 sq m) workspace offers flexible space, bright interiors, and a great EPC rating. Perfect for growing businesses seeking style, space, and a prime city location.

“Why future practice hinges on client relationships and reputation”
RIBA Journal – August 2025

“Urban Splash and Igloo chosen for Liverpool’s Festival Gardens”
Place North West – August 2025

“Urban Splash sees partnerships as the way for growth”
Estates Gazette – August 2025

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