Lancashire architect establishes boutique practice in Preston

The architect who designed the £3m Preston Market Hall scheme has set up his own boutique practice.

StudioJB, located at The Artistry House on Winckley Square, will target developers and public sector bodies across Preston and Lancashire.

John Bridge started his path to becoming an architect at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), where he obtained first class honours before completing the Bachelor of Architecture at the Manchester School of Architecture.

He said: “I led the Preston Market Hall project for FWP and I am enormously proud to have been involved in a scheme that has preserved an important part of Lancashire’s heritage while transforming it to ensure it offers contemporary facilities that will secure its future.

“Lancashire has a rich built environment, full of forgotten buildings that could be brought back to life in the same way.”

He continued: “My vision for my studio is to create a practice that combines heritage expertise with contemporary creativity and pride in all Lancashire has to offer – to drive inspirational refurbishment and new build projects across sectors including regeneration, conservation, housing and education.”

In addition to contributing to Lancashire’s built environment and conservation aims, with StudioJB John wants to create opportunities for ambitious young architects.

He plans to create a team of three architects within the company’s first three years and is currently working with UCLan to hire an intern in the coming months.

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