Architectural Heritage

Illustrating Salford: Eric Satchwell

There are two Erics associated with this account, but it’s Mr. Satchwell’s whimsical illustrations of Salford that bring us here.

An unexpected enquiry led to a rediscovery of Peter Sainsbury’s architectural perspectives for Salford’s 1964 masterplan.

Maggie Hobson: “I’ve been watching you for a long time and everything I’ve seen I’ve liked."

But here's the thing, a little fascinating nugget of detail concerning one Greater Manchester's finest modernist buildings.

Pendleton's former Cross Lane Market Office is an almost forgotten gem in the architectural discourse concerning the City of Salford.

Elain Harwood (1958–2023) and her untimely death, reflecting on her work Space, Hope and Brutalism: English Architecture.

After some investigative work, we've uncovered new details about the former Davy, Joule, and Faraday Halls of Residence, designed by Tom Mellor.

A visit to the RIBA Library and Collections at 66 Portland Place, London, designed by architects for architects.