Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architects in Bolton
Fish Associates has built a strong reputation over the last 13 years for delivering design excellence and high-quality architectural projects. We provide innovative and creative solutions that are environmentally sustainable, aiming to exceed our clients' aspirations and objectives. Our expertise spans residential, education, healthcare, mixed-use commercial, leisure, and conservation projects for both private and public clients. Based in Greater Manchester, we work across the north of England, offering services from masterplanning and feasibility studies to full architectural construction and contract management. Our team combines technical proficiency with a deep understanding of client needs, ensuring every project reflects both functional requirements and aesthetic vision.We prioritise sustainability without compromising on design integrity, delivering spaces that enhance communities and stand the test of time. Our collaborative approach ensures clients are involved at every stage, fostering trust and transparency. With a portfolio showcasing diverse sectors, we demonstrate adaptability and a commitment to exceeding expectations. Our focus remains on creating meaningful, future-ready environments that align with evolving societal and environmental standards.
Services
Residential Architecture
Education Projects
Healthcare Facilities
Commercial Design
Conservation Work
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- 13 years of architectural expertise across diverse sectors
- Specialise in environmentally sustainable design solutions
- Proven track record with public and private sector clients
- End-to-end project management from concept to completion
- Regionally focused with national-standard capabilities
Services
Residential Architecture
We create modern residential developments tailored to client needs while respecting local architecture. Our projects include new builds, conversions, and extensions for housing associations and private clients. Recent work features 45 new houses in Langho and 11 homes on St George's Road, combining functionality with sustainable materials.
Education Projects
Specialising in educational facilities, we deliver spaces that enhance learning environments. Projects include new halls at St Oswald's CE Primary School and ICT facilities at Rhyddings Secondary School. Our designs prioritise flexibility, safety, and future-proof infrastructure for institutions across northern England.
Healthcare Facilities
We provide architectural solutions for healthcare settings, focusing on patient comfort and operational efficiency. Recent work includes extending Farnworth Health Centre with additional consulting rooms. Our approach integrates accessibility standards with modern aesthetics to create healing environments that meet evolving medical needs.
Commercial Design
Our commercial projects transform spaces into functional business environments. Notable work includes Keoghs Solicitors' 31,000 sq ft headquarters and our own office conversion in Bolton. We balance brand identity with practical layouts, ensuring spaces support productivity while maintaining visual appeal.
Conservation Work
We preserve historical integrity while modernising protected structures. Projects include Grade II* St James Church in Haslingden and St Paul's Church in Blackpool. Our expertise combines traditional techniques with contemporary requirements, ensuring historic buildings remain functional for future generations.
Questions
What sectors does Fish Associates specialise in?
We work across residential, education, healthcare, commercial, leisure, and conservation architecture, with particular expertise in public sector and heritage projects.
Do you handle both new builds and renovations?
Yes, our portfolio includes new developments like housing schemes and complete renovations of historic buildings such as churches and schools.
How do you incorporate sustainability into designs?
We prioritise energy-efficient materials, passive design principles, and lifecycle analysis to create environmentally responsible buildings that meet modern standards.
What regions do you operate in?
While based in Bolton, we work across the north of England, with recent projects in Lancashire, Greater Manchester, and the North West.
Can you manage full construction projects?
Yes, we offer end-to-end services from initial concept through to construction contract management and final delivery.
