Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Manchester
Urbanization Architects was founded in 2011 with a focus on transforming residential and commercial spaces through tailored architectural solutions. Based in Eccles, Salford, and operating across the North West region, we specialise in domestic extensions, loft conversions, and commercial property adaptations. Our approach prioritises client collaboration, beginning with a free initial consultation to understand individual needs and constraints. We guide clients through every stage, from feasibility studies and planning applications to building regulations compliance and construction oversight.Our team, led by RIBA-registered architect Mark Iddon, leverages extensive experience working with local authorities and trusted contractors to ensure projects meet technical standards and aesthetic goals. With a track record spanning over a decade, we combine technical expertise with a commitment to enhancing how people interact with their living and working environments.
Services
Architectural Services
Domestic Extensions
Planning Applications
Building Regulations Compliance
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer over a decade of experience in domestic and commercial architecture.
- Our team includes RIBA-registered architects with local authority expertise.
- We provide end-to-end project management from concept to construction.
- We maintain transparent communication and fixed-fee planning submissions.
- Our clients highlight our responsiveness and problem-solving approach in testimonials.
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
- Architects Registration Board
What people say
Hassle-free process
Responsive communication
Trustworthy service
Excellent plans
Value for money
Services
Domestic Extensions
We design and manage residential extensions tailored to family needs, including single-storey rear additions, side extensions, and loft conversions. Our focus is on maximising natural light, space efficiency, and seamless integration with existing structures while adhering to planning and building regulations.
Planning Applications
Our team prepares and submits detailed planning applications, including feasibility assessments and supporting documentation. We handle interactions with local authorities to secure approvals for extensions, change of use, and conservation area alterations, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and minimising delays.
Building Regulations Compliance
We produce detailed construction drawings and specifications to meet building regulations, covering structural integrity, thermal performance, and safety standards. We coordinate with approved inspectors and structural engineers to ensure technical compliance and obtain necessary certifications prior to construction.
Project Management
We provide end-to-end project management, including tendering to contractors, site inspections, and progress monitoring. Our services ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards while facilitating communication between clients, builders, and regulatory bodies throughout the build process.
Measured Surveys
We conduct detailed measured surveys to create accurate existing drawings of properties. These form the basis for scheme designs, ensuring proposed alterations and extensions are precisely tailored to the building's dimensions, structural constraints, and client requirements.
People
Mark Iddon
Principal Architect
Mark Iddon, a RIBA-registered architect with over 25 years of experience, founded Urbanization Architects in 2011. He graduated from Oxford Brookes University, holds a postgraduate diploma from the University of Brighton, and has worked on housing and commercial projects across Greater Manchester. His expertise spans planning, building regulations, and client-focused design solutions.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We operate across the North West region, including Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and surrounding areas.
Do you handle both domestic and commercial projects?
Yes, we specialise in residential extensions and commercial adaptations, including veterinary surgeries and office spaces.
What is included in your architectural services?
Our services cover feasibility studies, planning applications, building regulations, construction drawings, and project management.
Are you accredited by professional bodies?
Mark Iddon is a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and registered with the Architects Registration Board.
How do you manage project timelines?
We provide detailed programmes to outline key milestones, ensuring projects stay on schedule from design to completion.
Can you assist with planning permission?
Yes, we prepare and submit planning applications, including supporting documentation, and liaise with local authorities throughout the process.
