Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Architectural Design Services
Leach Rhodes Walker is a design-focused architectural practice with over six decades of experience delivering exemplary buildings for driven clients. Established in the 1960s, our practice has grown to a 90-strong team operating from Manchester and London, collaborating with brown + company in York to integrate historic and heritage specialisms. Our expertise spans Architecture, Masterplanning, Interior Design, and 3D/Graphics, serving commercial sectors across the UK, Europe, and now the USA. We specialise in balancing commercial realism with creative innovation, working predominantly for established clients in both private and public sectors. Our portfolio includes projects valued between 250,000 and 500 million, with a focus on residential, hotel, leisure, retail, PBSA, office, and MSCP sectors.We prioritise environmentally considerate design solutions that meet client and stakeholder requirements while enhancing the built environment. Our multi-award-winning team combines imaginative designers with experienced technical staff to deliver high-quality buildings tailored to client aspirations. We maintain a strong reputation for merging commercial pragmatism with innovative design across diverse project scales and locations. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through landmark projects such as 125 Deansgate in Manchester and the Cheshire Police headquarters. This enduring ethos has solidified our position as a trusted partner for complex architectural challenges nationwide.
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Masterplanning
3D Graphics
Residential
Hotels
Leisure
Retail
Offices
Public Sector
Details
- Year established: 1960
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of architectural experience across diverse sectors
- Our multi-award-winning team combines creativity with technical expertise
- We collaborate with heritage specialists brown + company for comprehensive solutions
- We deliver environmentally considerate buildings valued up to 500 million
- Our dedicated teams operate from Manchester and London offices
Services
Architecture
Our architectural services combine creative vision with technical expertise to deliver award-winning buildings across commercial sectors. We specialise in translating client aspirations into functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces that meet strict environmental standards. With over six decades of experience, our team manages projects from initial concept through to completion.
Interior Design
Our interior design solutions create inspiring environments that enhance user experience while maintaining commercial viability. With 30+ years' expertise, we design functional spaces that reflect brand identity across residential, hotel, and office sectors. Our approach integrates sustainability with contemporary design trends.
Masterplanning
We develop comprehensive masterplans for complex developments ranging from city centre sites to business parks. Our expertise includes large-scale projects like the 450,000 sq ft Tax Offices and Cheshire Police headquarters. We balance commercial requirements with community needs to create sustainable environments.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services including design, masterplanning, interior design, and 3D visualisation across commercial sectors.
How long has your practice been operating?
We have over 60 years' experience delivering architectural solutions since our founding in 1960.
Which sectors do you specialise in?
Our expertise covers residential, hotel, leisure, retail, offices, public sector, and mixed-use developments.
Do you work outside the UK?
We operate throughout Europe and have recently started projects in the USA for international hotel clients.
What project sizes do you handle?
We manage projects from £250,000 to £500 million, including landmark developments like 125 Deansgate in Manchester.
