Calderpeel Architects, based in Altrincham, has undergone a friendly management buyout with the existing management team taking full ownership from practice founder, Harry Calder.

Mark Massey, Ewen Miller and Andy Lightfoot will now jointly own and run the RIBA-Chartered practice they have been managing with Harry for several years. Calderpeel architects are renowned for projects such as Salboy’s ongoing residential scheme at Castle Irwell in Salford.

The practice delivers a wide range of projects across several sectors but is best known for its work in the high-end and complex residential markets.

Speaking on behalf of his co-owners, Ewen Miller, now equal partner at Calderpeel Architects, said: “Harry established the business over thirty years ago and has worked hard with ourselves over the last twenty to develop the business to where it is today.

“We are a very tight-knit and connected team committed to continuing this development, supporting our fantastic past and existing clients whilst simultaneously building on our strong legacy. The structural ownership of the practice may have changed, but Harry will continue to play a key role as an independent consultant to the business.

“Undoubtedly there will be a continued change in practice culture that we have been driving for the last few years which looks to move the practice forward by nurturing our staff, enabling the next generation of designers and working closely with like-minded professionals to create opportunities.

This also includes the exciting appointment of Lucy Lomas as a non-executive director who will be instrumental in assisting us in evolving our strategic vision for the future.”