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From project wins to finished spaces, dive into what’s new at Buttress.

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Buttress transitions to 100% employee-owned

We have now transitioned to become employee-owned as part of our long-standing commitment to equity and inclusive design

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Plans submitted for the Exchange, Blackburn

Buttress has been appointed to develop a scheme that will provide a permanent cultural and community use for The Exchange, whilst creating a facility aimed at benefitting the people of the town. 

The glass lift at Caernarfon Castle, interior.

In detail - The glass lift at Caernarfon Castle

The King's Gate project at Caernarfon Castle is a series of design interventions to the World Heritage site. As part of a short series, we look at the bespoke design details with a shared palette of materials and finishes that have helped shape the project. 

The hands that built the castle sculpture on the top deck of Caernarfon Castle

In detail - The hands that built the castle at Caernarfon Castle

The King's Gate project at Caernarfon Castle is a series of design interventions to the World Heritage site. As part of a short series, we look at the bespoke design details with a shared palette of materials and finishes that have helped shape the project. 

The window at Caernarfon

In detail - The windows at Caernarfon Castle

The King's Gate project at Caernarfon Castle is a series of design interventions to the World Heritage site. As part of a short series, we look at the bespoke design details with a shared palette of materials and finishes that have helped shape the project. 

The railing and glass balustrades at Caernarfon

In detail - The glass balustrades at Caernarfon

The King's Gate project at Caernarfon Castle is a series of design interventions to the World Heritage Site. As part of a short series, we look at the bespoke design details with a shared palette of materials and finishes that have helped shape the project. 

Outdoor image. Town square with people enjoying what's on offer. To the right is a glazed building with three glazed large arch shaped windows. In the background is a traditional clock tower building.

A new focus for Clay Cross, Chesterfield

Buttress has been working with our client, North East Derbyshire District Council to support a planning application for the Government-funded £24.1m Clay Cross Town Deal.  If the application is successful, it will secure future investment and create a new heart for the Derbyshire town.   

Large grand Victorian mansion building in pale/yellow stone. It's three storeys with an extended porch, probably for carriages to draw up to. Although the building looks to be in a good condition, the windows are boarded up with black boards.

Buile Hill Mansion plans approved

The historic mansion will now be restored and will accommodate Salford City Council's registry services as well as community space including a mixed-use café bar and wedding venue and function room. 

 

People sitting on the tiered timber seating, on the upper deck of Caernarfon Castle

In detail - The upper deck seating at Caernarfon Castle

The King's Gate project at Caernarfon Castle is a series of design interventions to the World Heritage site. As part of a short series, we look at the bespoke design details with a shared palette of materials and finishes that have helped shape the project.