Leeds-headquartered re-form Landscape Architecture opens North West office

re-form Landscape Architecture has expanded in the North West with the launch of a new office.

The public realm-focused architecture practice has opened a Manchester base following a series of project wins across the region.

The team at the new Northern Quarter studio, located at The Hive on Lever Street, will be led by re-form associate David Livesey.

He said: “This is a great time to boost re-form’s offering in the North West, with ambitious developments taking shape, such as Allied London’s St John’s scheme in Manchester and investment in Liverpool which is keen to encourage businesses to locate in the city.

“We’ve already welcomed our first graduate to the team; Tom Daggers, who graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with a Masters in Landscape Architecture, and recruiting home-grown talent will be key for us as we build our team here.”

re-form’s work in the North West includes two public spaces in Wigan and the ‘pocket park’ on Salford’s New Bailey Street. The firm has also delivered designs for a public square opposite Manchester Cathedral and public space at the University of Liverpool’s City Campus.

re-form Landscape Architecture’s director, Guy Denton, said: “We knew that rather than continuing to grow our team in Leeds, we wanted to expand into new regions and, having worked on many fantastic projects this side of the Pennines, Manchester was an obvious choice for our second office.

“I think now, more than ever, with the Northern Powerhouse and Devolution rising up the agenda, towns and cities in the region are looking to reinforce their identities, realising the social and economic value of their public spaces and the important first impression they create.”