Martin Percox Architect

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Introduction. Practice offering the full architects' service; geared to meeting the needs of clients wanting to procure new designs for sites primarily in the North of the UK and around Greater Manchester. Emphasis is on futureproofing using the practices' acquired expertise in Sustainable low/zero energy design and Conservation of the Historic Environment.
 
New to Manchester? Or simply interested in the impact this city's environment now has on the world stage; then for the best introduction, why not click on the following link to watch some short videos the practice posted at Manchester Panorama or there is always Liverpool or Blackpool 
Special Arrangements. Sites require visits! If your site is beyond the bounds of Greater Manchester, or the hinterland of the NorthWest or you wish to meet away from this catchment zone, the practice is willing to quote a competitive rate for time and travel distance. 
 
Case Studies. Provide examples of a more in depth dialogue on how to develop new and existing residential property - These cover:
  • 0). A Surplus Energy House,
  • 1). A Terraced House - Complete Refurbishment Programme - including 2x bathrooms,
  • 2). Bespoke Stone-built Quality Conservatory Extensions in a Rural Setting, 
  • 3). DIY Tips for Apartment & Flat Owners,
  • 4). Commercial Residential Redevelopment in a run-down area.
  • 5). Kitchens.
 
Sustainability. Download free a technical presentation of the practices's interest in sustainability click on one of the following links to the site library at: Design for a report or Guide for a set of slides. To view the Practice Policy Statement on the environment click here .

 

Prototype House: Shown, takes advantage of the Suns' Rays, provides added winter warmth, and possibly use of the Earth's energy store instead of a boiler providing space heating & hot water.
 

 
Also featured in the Low-to-Zero energy house; the installation of Photo-Voltaic Cells to generate electricity, optional heat recovery unit serving the kitchen & bathrooms, heat-pump and/or solar-panel for central heating and domestic hot water, and super insulation: All accurately calculated by a competent HV services engineer using licensed software to meet the latest Government Standards. A Zero Energy version can currently be built for £148K (spring 2010) on your site. The house is designed to be flexible enough to meet your particular brief.
 
 See the Case Study 0 page of this website for more information on how the design evolved.
 
 
Original Foundations. The practice was established in August 1996 and since then in excess of seventy projects have been completed. This work builds on a previous twenty years experience in Local & National Government, and with a major global firm of Consulting Engineers.
Current Commitments. Currently (Summer
2011-12). Martin is Chairman of the  Solo Practice Group (SPG) - represented on the RIBA Northwest Regional Council and the Manchester Society of Architects (MSA) Council: Meeting regularly to discuss architecture and development of the UK construction Industry: To the University of Salford Centre for Research and Information (SCRI Forum) for whom commissioned research is conducted and advice provided.
Supporting Charity Organisations.  Member of the regions largest housing association (MDHA) - Advising the Board, National Trust (NT), the Society for Preservation of Ancient Buildings (SPAB). Sport England - Venue communications co-ordination for the Manchester Commonwealth Games 2002, and the London Olympics 2012. 
 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND AN INFORMAL DISCUSSION ABOUT YOUR PROJECT PLEASE CONTACT US.
 
Martin Percox Architect
Tel-Fax: 0161 226 9936
3 Saxon House, Carlton Rd, Manchester
Greater Manchester, M16 8BD
 
 
Historic Country House & Farmyard: The above property in Derbyshire on the edge of the Peak District National Park is being restored & refurbished with new low to zero energy technology: heat pumps and wind turbine generation of electricity with advised by the practice. 
At fees you can afford: Whether you are an individual or family wishing to build your own bespoke dwelling or a developer considering sponsoring an estate of exclusively tailored houses for your discerning clientele; the practice will be pleased to give a full competitive fee quotation for all professional work associated with the procurement new housing, improvements or commercial development.