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Welcome to Hive Architects. We’re an award-winning, RIBA-chartered architectural practice that designs inspiring spaces for residential and commercial projects in Greater Manchester, Cheshire and across the UK.
Our experienced, friendly team is passionate about creating functional architecture inspired by people, place and light. And because we believe in leaving places better than we found them, we try to do it as sustainably as we can. Delivering more value for our clients, and less cost for the environment.
Whether your project is residential or commercial, we ensure a personal, creative and responsive approach to help you achieve your vision, without losing sight of the financial or commercial realities you face.
If you have a project you’d like to discuss, email the team or call us on 01565 748050.
Our Projects
All Projects
Services We Offer
From high-quality contemporary projects to sensitive interventions to historic properties, we provide a personal, professional and flexible approach that covers:
Designing
We’ll design the concept for your project and use the latest 3D technology to bring it to life, so you get a clear picture of how the finished development will look.
Planning
We’ll manage the planning and approval process on your behalf, liaising and negotiating with local authorities to secure planning permission.
Detailing
We’ll provide the level of detail your builders need to put your agreed designs into practice and complete the project, including handling the building regulations submission.
Construction
We’ll help you choose the right builder - and any other specialists you need - and can manage the construction process from start to finish.
Iain MacLeod Fleming
Consultant Architect
Iain has been based in London for the last twenty years and has worked for a number of architectural practices in that time. His experience has ranged from developer (& deadline!) led large commercial schemes to bespoke private residential projects.
During his time at Ray Hole Architects he was involved in a series of visitor attractions as diverse as a Disney-scale theme park for Paramount Films and the master planning of London Zoo.
He has worked for a number of years as a consultant for Bickerdike Allen Partners who have a national reputation for expertise in building technology and providing remedial solutions for defective building fabric.
Iain has known Rob for approaching thirty years since they studied together. Over recent years they have been able to collaborate on a number of Hive projects.
Iain has been a practitioner of Tai Chi Quan for over ten years and now enjoys a teaching role in the art. He is pleased to have been involved with the Stephen Lawrence Mentoring Programme during his time in London.
Our experienced and friendly team is passionate about creating functional architecture inspired by people, place and light.
Team Bios
