Services
Comprehensive, Multi-Disciplinary Architecture Services
We specialise in both residential architecture and commercial architecture, offering services that include architectural design, planning consultancy, interior design, project management, and advanced BIM technology. Our use of BIM tools supports collaborative workflows, precise coordination, and real-time visualisation.
From planning applications and technical construction drawings to building regulation submissions, we manage all aspects of the architectural process under one roof. Every project is approached with a strong focus on technical accuracy, creative design, and sustainable performance, ensuring long-term value for clients and communities alike.
Let our team of experienced architectural consultants, interior architectural designers, principal designers, and 3D visualisers bring your vision to life with clarity, compliance, and creativity.
- Architecture
- Planning & Design
- Change of Use
- Building Regulation and Technical Design
- Heritage Architecture
Architecture
Our design-led architectural service covers everything from initial concept through to planning and technical delivery. Based in Manchester, we work across residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors, bringing creativity, precision, and professionalism to every project.
We tailor each scheme to the needs of our clients and the constraints of the site, ensuring a balance between aesthetics, practicality, and planning success.
Planning & Design
We approach architectural design and planning as one seamless process. Every element of your proposal, from layout and massing to materials and context, plays a vital role in securing planning permission. That’s why we carefully develop designs that reflect your goals while meeting local authority expectations.
Working collaboratively with you, we shape concepts into practical, policy-compliant schemes. We continuously review your brief and refine the design to create a well-balanced, deliverable proposal.
Once your planning application is submitted, we remain actively involved, liaising with planning officers and addressing any concerns to give your project the best chance of approval. For more complex developments, we may suggest a pre-application to gain early feedback and improve outcomes.
Whether you’re planning a home extension or a full commercial development, our planning-led design approach helps your project move forward with confidence.
Change of Use
Changing the use of a building, whether converting a shop into flats, an office into a café, or a church into housing, requires a clear strategy, a strong planning case, and expert design.
At BRTA, we specialise in securing change of use approvals across Manchester and Greater Manchester. Our team guides you through planning, technical design, and building regulations, helping unlock new value from existing properties while ensuring full compliance with local authority policies.
Building Regulation & Technical Design
At BRTA, we specialise in technical architecture, turning your approved designs into fully detailed, buildable solutions. With deep expertise in construction methods, materials, and regulatory compliance, we ensure your project is technically sound and ready for delivery.
Our team will produce a comprehensive set of building regulations, tender, and construction drawings. These documents cover all fixed elements and specifications, including windows, doors, lighting, sockets, radiators, flooring, tiling, and fitted kitchens or bathrooms.
We also manage the contractor tendering process, inviting reputable local builders to quote for the work. Throughout this stage, we advise on balancing time, cost, and quality, so your project is delivered efficiently and to the highest standard.
Heritage Architecture
Working with historic and listed buildings requires specialist knowledge, sensitivity, and experience. We work closely with conservation officers, heritage consultants, and local planning authorities to deliver respectful yet contemporary design solutions.
Whether it’s the careful restoration of a Grade II listed property in Manchester or the adaptive reuse of a historic industrial site, BRTA combines architectural sensitivity with technical expertise. Our approach respects the character and significance of heritage assets while introducing thoughtful, modern interventions that meet today’s functional and regulatory standards.