Journal - News

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

Group photo of 80 people sitting or standing and looking into the camera

14 August 2025

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

a stone ruin in front of Lincoln Cathedral

12 July 2023

Work Completes at Lincoln Medieval Bishops’ Palace

Buttress has completed work on the four-year-long programme of conservation and repair works at Lincoln Medieval Bishops’ Palace.

cgi of a tower block in Preston city centre

10 July 2023

Plans approved for 120 apartments on Moor Lane, Preston

Plans submitted to Preston City Council for an iconic 19-storey landmark development on Moor Lane in central Preston have been approved.

A street scene. On the right hand side are two 'square' blocks of residencies, in a red/pink brick with windows. On the left hand side of the picture is another block in the same pink/red colour. In between the two blocks and in the foreground is a street planted with trees and colourful flowers - it is pedestrianised showing people walking and socialising.

06 July 2023

Rodney Street housing starts on site for This City

The Buttress designed housing scheme for This City, celebrates its first start-on-site, as construction begins on 128 new low carbon homes in Ancoats.

Outdoor scene. A large canopy covers a market kiosk selling fruit and vegetables. People are milling about. A traditional clock tower can be seen in the background.

05 July 2023

Plans submitted for revamp of Ashton Market Square

Plans have been submitted for the redevelopment of Ashton Market Square in Tameside.

Large building, partly covered by a living planted wall. It is surrounded by young trees and people walking to and from the building.

19 June 2023

Construction Underway for Pioneering Ancoats Mobility Hub

Work has started on site to build Ancoats Mobility Hub, helping Ancoats to become a ‘people first’ neighbourhood that prioritises streets for people over cars and providing sustainable travel.

Black and white photograph of a street view of the front of a shop - the shop is called Tea Stores

05 June 2023

Shopfront Design Guides

The importance of shopfront design guides in historic areas.

Row of joined-together houses (four) with a staircase on the side. They have a shared deck/balcony access. Street scene with trees.

01 June 2023

Buttress shortlisted in the 2023 Housing Design Awards

Buttress has been shortlisted in the 2023 Housing Design Awards for its RSAP scheme in Salford.

Road with a very large black box type building with large windows.

31 May 2023

Planning permission granted for City Centre Cultural Gateway

Planning permission has been granted to undergo a remarkable transformation of the city’s former IKEA building into a vibrant cultural hub.

Pink/brown block of apartments on a tree lined area

26 May 2023

Affordable Apartment Plans Submitted for Peru Street in Salford

The development forms part of the £2.5bn Crescent Salford regeneration.

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.

24 May 2023

Plans Submitted to Transform Salford’s Derelict Buile Hill Mansion

The plans will bring the historic mansion back into public use for the first time in over twenty years.

Five story apartments with balconies on a tree-lined street

15 May 2023

Plans submitted for fifty new homes in Chorlton

Plans have been submitted, on behalf of MSV Housing, for fifty later living apartments on the site of the former Chorlton Baths Leisure Centre following its closure in 2015.

03 May 2023

Buttress Completes Work at Caernarfon Castle

Buttress has completed work on the three-year-long programme of conservation and enhancement works at Caernarfon Castle for Cadw.