HOLMES Miller has established a new office in Leeds to support demand for public sector projects across England.
The office is the third UK hub for the architectural firm, in addition to Glasgow and St Albans. The move follows a 20% growth in revenue in the last year.
Holmes Miller said the new office and team will ’embody the culture and values’ of the practice, with a strong commitment to creating ‘people-centred, sustainable architecture’.
Director Ryan Holmes said, “The demand for high-quality, sustainable architecture in the education, leisure and justice sectors has grown exponentially in the north. We hope that by having a dedicated presence in the area, we can create a practice in scale with the local economy to better serve the communities we work in.
“While we’ve supported projects in the north of England for a number of years, having that foot-on-the-ground support can make the world of difference. We want to be considered a local partner for all our clients to create meaningful, well-designed spaces that serve both local and regional needs, regardless of where they’re based in the UK.”
Fellow director Craig Heap added, “With budgets tightening across the industry, it’s more important than ever that architecture delivers real, lasting value. Every project must be thoroughly designed with the end user at its heart, and I think that’s something we do really well at Holmes Miller. Our base in Leeds will allow us to continue using our expertise in intelligent, resourceful design to create sustainable, people-focused spaces that support the region’s growth and resilience for years to come.”
In addition to growth across Scotland and England, the firm added that it is also looking to continue its expansion in Ireland with plans to support projects in the sports and education markets.
