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From new sketch designs to project milestones, to staff stories and our latest thoughts and insights; our Journal is where you will find all things Buttress.

a lady sits on a bench in a park. A row of brick houses sit behind.

27 January 2025

Project voices: Brunswick at 10

When the keys are handed over, places really start to take shape. These are the stories of Brunswick.

a person walking in an office in hilton house. A terracotta ceiling soffit is visible.

27 January 2021

Hilton House shortlisted for AJ Retrofit Award

The awards recognise design excellence that prolongs the life of the built environment.

22 January 2021

Behind the B: Grace Avery

Meet the people and personalities behind our practice.

20 January 2021

How can we de-risk heritage?

What can be done to save and breathe new life into heritage at risk?

interior of restored wythenshawe hall dining hall

15 January 2021

Wythenshawe Hall named winner in 2021 Civic Trust Awards

The project is one of only six national projects to be selected.

white building graphic on black background, text that reads 'part L.'

07 December 2020

Building Regulations: moving towards a greener future

How will changes to Building Regulations help forward the green agenda?

above view of blueprint drawings on table with red pens

02 December 2020

Addressing recladding

How can we respond to this challenge?

Exterior image of a 16th century manor house.

10 November 2020

Wythenshawe Hall finalist for Civic Trust AABC Conservation Award

The restoration of fire-damaged Wythenshawe Hall has been named as a 2021 Civic Trust AABC Conservation Awards Regional Finalist.

above view of floor sticker that reads 'keep your distance'

30 September 2020

Our studio: responding to COVID-19

Associate Director, Chithra Marsh, on how flexibility and resilience has underpinned our approach.

visitor looking at workshop display board

21 July 2020

Delivering social value for all

How do you deliver true social value for all within a community?

07 May 2020

Heritage and the High Street

What role can heritage play in supporting high street revival?

Interior of a 16th century manor house. The building, which was destroyed by fire, has been restored. Light is filtering through the window.

12 March 2020

Restoration of Wythenshawe Hall shortlisted for RIBA North West Award

The restoration of Wythenshawe Hall has been shortlisted for a prestigious RIBA North West Award.

worker in hi-vis working on historic ceiling

20 August 2019

Restoring Wythenshawe Hall’s Withdrawing Room ceiling

Following meticulous research, analysis and craftmanship, the ornate ceiling has been reinstated.