Yorkshire architects celebrate 40 Years in business

A firm of chartered architects and interior designers, Rance Booth Smith Architects Ltd, has hit a milestone having celebrated 40 years in business.

The Saltaire-based firm held a celebratory event at neighbouring venue ‘Don’t Tell Titus’ to commemorate the achievement, which over 150 current and past clients, suppliers and employees attended.

The 40-year milestone is a signal of their continued commitment to delivering sustainable architecture and design to businesses across the UK. Rance Booth Smith Architects was founded in 1982 by three talented architects, Allan Booth, Eric Rance and Tim Smith.

The firm first opened its studio in Shipley, where it stayed for six years before purchasing and renovating a listed building in the heritage village of Saltaire, where it has grown over the last three decades.

Across the years, Rance Booth Smith Architects has been responsible for the design and restoration of key regional buildings and units, including the Maternity Unit at Bradford Royal Infirmary in 1991, the Saltaire United Reformed Church Restoration in 1999, the new Atrium at University of Bradford in 2006, and more recently the first new building in Saltaire in 129 years, The Jonathan Silver Building in 2015.

The firm was also one of the first to embrace sustainable design and achieved recognition for this alongside its Quality Standard accreditation and listing on the RIBA Conservation Register.

Commenting, director Allan Booth said: “We believed, in 1982, we opened the doors to the future of architecture. Combining architectural excellence, prestigious interior design and a keen eye for detail, we put Yorkshire on the map for sustainable architecture.

“As a team, we are proud to have brought to life both new and old buildings, creating some sensually and aesthetically pleasing spaces.”

Rance Booth Smith prides itself on its commitment to development and learning amongst its team and aspiring architects and in 1998 was the first Architects in Yorkshire and Humber to achieve the Investors in People Award. This commitment is evident in the progression of various team members, including Linda Hollings who became a director in 1996 and Martyn Booker who also became a director in 2020.

By Mark Adair – Correspondent, Bdaily

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