Rival Manchester architects merge
Rival Manchester architectural practices Fletcher Architects and Rae Design, have joined forces to form Fletcher-Rae Architects. Bob Fletcher and Andrew Rae decided to join forces following 15 years of "friendly" competition.
Fletcher said: “Over the last few months we have worked together on a number of joint ventures to deliver high-quality design solutions for our respective clients.
"Experiencing first-hand the potential benefits that a combined business could provide for our clients, coupled with the support for each other within the business, strengthened our belief that a merger of the two organisations could prove to be a formidable force."
Rae said: “The combined business is a 50-50 venture and a merger of skills and capability, which includes both private and public sector work. With our previous experience and current workload covering commercial, industrial, retail, leisure, education, residential, retirement, master-planning and significant expertise in the ‘energy from waste’ sector, we believe the new business will provide a first class offering for current and future clients.”
The 18-strong team is based in Fletcher Architects’ former offices in Castlefield, Manchester.
