Ed started at ctd architects on his RIBA Stage 1 practical experience/year out in July 2018 as a fresh graduate straight from the University of Sheffield. Ed said “During my time at ctd architects I have gained a plethora of experience from the wide range of projects that are worked on. I have gained experience…

ctd architects have been shortlisted in the 2019 RIBA West Midlands Awards for the Grand Garden Conservatory at Alton Towers Resort. We are proud to be one of the 15 finalists shortlisted in the 2019 Awards. The annual ceremony recognises buildings across the region of exceptional architectural merit with winners taking the first step towards…

ctd architect’s client, Leek Cohousing group, have shared plans to build seven new homes comprising of five new dwellings and converting and extending existing buildings to create two more. The buildings will comprise of a mix of live-work, residential and shared cohousing facilities. The site for the cohousing development is 1.66 hectares in size and…

Patrick Redmond, Architect Director at ctd architects is profiled in the Staffordshire Moorlands Chamber of Commerce “How I got where I am today…”  feature in the Leek Post & Times newspaper   I grew up in North Staffordshire, moving to Birmingham where I studied for my degree in architecture at Birmingham School of Architecture, completing…

When Andrew joined the practice in 2015, he was studying for his MArch RIBA Part 2 at Sheffield Hallam University having already completed his BArch (Hons) RIBA Part 1 at Nottingham Trent University. Andrew has developed extensive experience in a variety of sectors including commercial, education, energy, healthcare and residential sectors. With a keen eye…

Seasonal opening – Our offices will be closed from Friday 21st Dec until 2nd Jan 2019 ‘Our Year in Review’, click the photo to read more.

ctd architects are working with two local families who have embarked on a joint venture to safeguard the future of Consall Hall Gardens in North Staffordshire, developing the existing buildings into a bespoke, high quality hospitality venue and hotel with lodge accommodation. The new Consall Hall Hospitality Venue, Wellbeing Hotel and Lodges proposal is a…

A few photographs from a memorable Leek Blues & Americana Festival held over 5 days in October. ctd architects supported the volunteer organised festival for the second year in 2018 by sponsoring the FXLW event held at Foxlowe Arts Centre in the town centre. Patrick Redmond, architect director at ctd said ‘This year ctd architects…

Roof and fabric repairs  are underway on the c.1790’s Grade I Listed Long Mill at Darley Abbey Mills World Heritage Site, Derby. The 228 year old roof timbers and lath & plaster ceiling soffit is in fantastic condition for their age! A temporary roof and internal propping ensuring proper protection during the works being carried out has been constructed by Nottingham-based Bonsers Building Restoration and Conservation Ltd.

ctd architects are sponsoring the Leek Blues & Americana Festival. Patrick Redmond, architect director at ctd said ‘This year ctd architects are celebrating 30 years of trading as an architects practice in Leek. As a long established business in the town it is important to us to support events like the Blues Festival that play such a big part in the town’s continuing creative and cultural development.