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An architecture practice committed to working within planetary boundaries.
We design homes and public spaces, specialising in Passive House and retrofit; adapting existing buildings to reduce their energy use. Through our research we advocate for a low-carbon built environment and explore how resourceful, creative design and sustainable materials can help to restore and regenerate natural systems.
The studio is featured in the Architects’ Journal’s ‘40 under 40’ - ‘a who’s who of the nation’s next generation of boundary-pushing designers and innovators’ and the Architecture Foundation’s book - ‘New Architects 4’ showcasing ‘the best British architecture practices of the last 10 years.’
Our guide for homeowners: 'Decarbonise Your House Now!’ was awarded the Royal Institute of British Architect’s Research Grant in 2022 and we recently published ‘Retrofit Social Housing: A Practical Guide for Local Authorities’ co-authored with Karakusevic Carson Architects and environmental engineers XCO2.
Our work has been exhibited as part of ‘Retrofit 23: Towards Deep Retrofit of Homes at Scale’ at The Building Centre, London, ‘UrbanistasNW Exhibition’ at Manchester School of Architecture, ‘Retrofit Reimagined’ in Birmingham, and ‘Towards the Mean’ at the Barbican Centre, London.
The studio is run by architects Jo Sharples and Jack Richards.
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Clients
Canopy Housing, Chorlton CLT, Encounter Eden, Kings Church, Manchester Ceramics Collective, National Trust, Portico Library, St Helens Borough Council, The Landing CIC, Venture Arts.
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The Kings Arms Coaching Inn & The Loki Centre
The restoration of Kirkby Stephen’s Grade II listed, largely C18th coaching inn, in the centre of the historic town. The Loki Centre is a new visitor centre, named after the famous carving found in the nearby parish church.
A 12-bedroom hotel with an assemblage of buildings at the back and large rear garden with views out to the fells, the King’s Arms has been disused since 2021.
Editional Studio have developed a scheme for the site which will restore the inn to include 12 heritage bedrooms and add a further eight en-suite garden rooms, together with a restaurant. A community hub with meeting rooms, a studio and a café addresses the need for community meeting place in the town.
The architecture balances a bold and distinctive civic character with a sensitive approach to it’s historic setting. The patinated copper cladding references the roof of the parish church.
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A 12-bedroom hotel with an assemblage of buildings at the back and large rear garden with views out to the fells, the King’s Arms has been disused since 2021.
Editional Studio have developed a scheme for the site which will restore the inn to include 12 heritage bedrooms and add a further eight en-suite garden rooms, together with a restaurant. A community hub with meeting rooms, a studio and a café addresses the need for community meeting place in the town.
The architecture balances a bold and distinctive civic character with a sensitive approach to it’s historic setting. The patinated copper cladding references the roof of the parish church.
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Chorlton Picture House
Initiated by Chorlton Community Land Trust in a bid to buy a prominent local landmark, the project repurposes a historically significant cinema building to provide a multi-functional space for the local community. Built in the 1920s as a cinema, the tiered seating has for many years been occupied by the coffins of a funeral parlour, with the original neo-baroque facade wrapped in an austere skin of brick. The proposed design reveals the hidden character and provides inspiration for how the space might be reimagined for a wide range of uses. The campaign successfully raised £350k to buy the building and bring it back into community use.
The models were exhibited as part of the Shaping Space exhibition, curated by the V&A.
The models were exhibited as part of the Shaping Space exhibition, curated by the V&A.
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The Portico Library
A series of community engagement workshops undertaken by Editional Studio in collaboration with Venture Arts artist Sally Hirst. The work produced was exhibited as part of The Portico Libraries ‘Brick by Brick : Architectures of Potential’ which explored the past, present and potential futures of the library and aimed to broaden the voices that contribute towards the prospective design brief for the redevelopment of the Grade II* listed building. These voices and joyful ideas have been included within the report available here and contributed to the successful National Lottery Heritage Fund bid that will fund the reconstruction.
‘It was a joy to work with Editional Studio and Venture Arts and connect directly with members of the community. This workshop was a vital exercise in learning their opinions and priorities. Their feedback has helped inform the Library’s future, and their creative ideas are featured in the public exhibition.’
A note from Emma Morley, Curator at The Portico Library.
A series of community engagement workshops undertaken by Editional Studio in collaboration with Venture Arts artist Sally Hirst. The work produced was exhibited as part of The Portico Libraries ‘Brick by Brick : Architectures of Potential’ which explored the past, present and potential futures of the library and aimed to broaden the voices that contribute towards the prospective design brief for the redevelopment of the Grade II* listed building. These voices and joyful ideas have been included within the report available here and contributed to the successful National Lottery Heritage Fund bid that will fund the reconstruction.
‘It was a joy to work with Editional Studio and Venture Arts and connect directly with members of the community. This workshop was a vital exercise in learning their opinions and priorities. Their feedback has helped inform the Library’s future, and their creative ideas are featured in the public exhibition.’
A note from Emma Morley, Curator at The Portico Library.
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Editional Studio
We converted a former balloon shop in south Manchester into our studio. Stripping out the old fittings, revealing long-hidden windows and restoring the original charm of the shop. We designed the frontage and interiors, leaving the floorboards and the white plaster exposed, and a collection of bespoke furniture in oak.
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We converted a former balloon shop in south Manchester into our studio. Stripping out the old fittings, revealing long-hidden windows and restoring the original charm of the shop. We designed the frontage and interiors, leaving the floorboards and the white plaster exposed, and a collection of bespoke furniture in oak.
An architecture practice committed to working within planetary boundaries.