Manor Architects

27/04/2026

There are moments in this profession that quietly remind you why you do it…

Today was one of those.

Receiving flowers from a client is never expected, but it’s always deeply appreciated.

Not because of the gesture itself, but because of what it represents: trust, shared journeys, and the privilege of being part of something meaningful in people’s lives.

We don’t take that lightly.

Behind every project, every conversation, every decision there’s a person placing their confidence in us. And when that comes back in the form of gratitude, it’s incredibly humbling.

We feel very lucky. And genuinely blessed to work with such thoughtful, kind clients.

Thank you for the trust, the collaboration, and the moments like this that remind us it all matters. 🌿

21/02/2026

So... how do you regularise and explain this, when for decades building control regulations have driven and pushed towards wood burning stoves?

https://www.facebook.com/share/1E6pj7JjuU/

On 22 January 2026, Defra, working with the Devolved Governments, launched a UK wide public consultation on domestic solid fuel burning, seeking views on further measures to reduce fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and smoke emissions from wood and other solid fuels. The consultation includes proposals on:

• New emission limits for solid fuel appliances, including wood burning stoves
• New mandatory labelling for solid fuel appliances and fuels, including health impact information

The consultation runs from 22 January to 19 March 2026. Responses are encouraged via Citizen Space at https://consult.defra.gov.uk/domestic-burning/consultation-on-solid-fuel-burning/

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Department for the Economy NI Department of Health NI Public Health Agency Asthma + Lung UK Northern Ireland Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) British Heart Foundation

21/02/2026

Lots of our work in tbe press this week ")

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1C9ezAPCVy/

Causeway Coast & Glens Council Planning Committee to debate application for Dunluce Castle visitors' centre.

Full story in the comments section below:

19/02/2026

🌍✨ Delighted to be named a Finalist – Climate Champion, Mid Ulster Council Area ✨🌍

We are incredibly proud that Manor Architects has been recognised as a finalist in the Climate Champion category within the Mid Ulster District Council area, the largest Council district in Northern Ireland and, without doubt, one of the most innovative.

Mid Ulster is an extraordinary place.

Grounded in Tyrone and stretching across a district renowned for its engineering excellence, fabrication expertise and manufacturing strength, it is home to one of the highest concentrations of indigenous, export-driven companies anywhere in the UK and Ireland.

Innovation here is not a buzzword — it is embedded in the DNA of the region.

At Manor Architects, climate action was never a marketing strategy, it was simply how we worked.

Long before climate change became central to public policy, we were:

Designing with biophilic principles to enhance wellbeing and reconnect people with nature.

Embedding low-energy thinking into our projects.

Actively addressing embodied carbon in materials and construction.

Working towards and achieving carbon-zero operations as a practice.

Our portfolio spans sectors many wouldn’t traditionally associate with architectural climate leadership.

We have delivered and assessed state-of-the-art facilities including:

- Large-scale anaerobic digestion plants
- Oil and vegetable oil recycling facilities
- Advanced recycling and waste management plants
- Fabrication and engineering facilities

These projects sit at the intersection of climate, infrastructure, agriculture and industry, sectors that are critical to Northern Ireland’s future.

People don’t always immediately associate architectural practices with climate leadership.

Yet the built environment and construction industry are among the largest contributors to carbon emissions globally. The decisions made at design stage, materials, orientation, energy strategy, adaptability — have generational consequences.

Our strength lies in our diversity of portfolio. Working across conservation, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, manufacturing and waste management allows us to see connections others might not.

That cross-sector perspective enables innovation that is practical, deliverable and commercially grounded.

We often speak about legacy.

But climate responsibility is not just about legacy projects or landmark announcements. It is about the day-to-day decisions:

The specification of materials
The choice to retrofit rather than demolish
The way we advise a client
The long-term thinking we embed into short-term budgets.

This recognition reflects not a single initiative, but a culture, grounded in our genuine love for Northern Ireland, its people, its ingenuity and its businesses.

We are proud to operate in Mid Ulster.

We are proud to contribute to its innovation economy.

And we are proud that climate responsibility is simply part of who we are. 🌱

16/02/2026

Delighted to have been involved in the early stages.... https://www.facebook.com/share/p/188xZm2zFM/

£16million healthcare vision for vacant five-storey Belfast offices set for approval

10/02/2026

✨ APPRENTICESHIPS AT Manor Architects ✨

Did you start a course that just didn’t feel like you?
Or realise along the way that your real strengths lie elsewhere?

At Manor Architects, we believe talent doesn’t come in one neat package and careers don’t always follow straight lines.

We’re offering apprenticeship opportunities (18+) for ambitious, creative, motivated people who are ready to learn, grow, and be part of a forward-thinking architectural practice.

You might come from a background in:

Graphic Design
3D Modelling / Visualisation
Interior Design
Architectural or Built Environment studies

If you have CAD skills (preferred) or experience with tools like:

Photoshop
Rendering software
Word / general digital literacy

…and most importantly, curiosity, drive, and a genuine interest in design and architecture — we want to hear from you.

This is about real opportunity, real projects, real mentorship — and a chance to build a career that actually fits you.

📩 Interested?

Drop us a line, tell us your story, and let’s start a conversation.

Sometimes the “wrong” course is just the first step to the right career.

✨ All ages welcome (18+)
✨ Talent > labels
✨ Ambition encouraged

09/02/2026

WE’RE HIRING | MANOR ARCHITECTS
Project Architect
Part 2 Architectural Assistant
Receptionist / Practice Support

At Manor Architects, architecture is not just a job — it’s a vocation.

We are a practice known for delivering high-profile, complex and legacy-driven projects across Ireland and internationally. Our work spans masterplanning, heritage transformation, education, regeneration, civic, health, tourism and infrastructure, giving us the most diverse architectural project range in Ireland.

If you are looking for a change of pace, exposure to a new sector, and a fast-moving, intellectually rich environment where work has meaning, responsibility and long-term legacy — Manor Architects may be the right next step for you.

Why Manor Architects?

- Projects that shape places of lasting significance

- Work that delivers social, cultural and environmental legacy

- An unrivalled breadth of project types and scales

- A fast-paced studio where no two days — or projects — are the same

- A collaborative, supportive team that values thinking, curiosity and ambition

This is for you if:
- You want your work to matter
- You are motivated by impact and legacy
- You enjoy variety, responsibility and challenge
- You want more than routine — you want purpose

Apply / Enquire:

Please send your CV (and portfolio where relevant) with a short covering note explaining why Manor Architects appeals to you to [email protected]

Manor Architects
Heritage-aware. Future-focused.

07/02/2026

✨ We’re proud to be finalists! ✨

Manor Architects is delighted to be shortlisted in the Climate Champion category at the Mid Ulster Business Awards, taking place on 19 February.

For those who don’t know us, sustainability isn’t an add-on at Manor Architects — it’s embedded in everything we do.

We are specialist conservation architects and leaders in the restoration, reuse and conversion of listed and heritage buildings, working on some of the UK’s most iconic and significant historic assets, and further afield.

Alongside this, we are a carbon-zero practice and have delivered a wide range of anaerobic digestion facilities, recycling plants and major sustainability-led infrastructure projects.

This hands-on experience gives us a deep, practical understanding of climate responsibility — including critical environmental challenges such as phosphates and nitrates, where we’ve been actively involved in developing and delivering real solutions.

To be recognised as Climate Champion finalists is a real honour and a reflection of our long-standing commitment to protecting the past while designing responsibly for the future. 🌍♻️

Thank you to the judges, our collaborators, and our brilliant team.

30/01/2026