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Nick Moss Author

Nick Moss is the owner of Nick Moss Architects, a multi award-winning practice based in Manchester.

Nick studied at Liverpool University and became a chartered architect in 2003. He began his architectural career working for prominent design studios Stephenson Bell and subsequently Hodder and Partners, until setting up his studio in 2012.

With experience that ranges from restoring hidden gems to reshaping key parts of our towns and cities, Nick’s practice has a strong emphasis on enhancing community, culture and place to create designs that interact beautifully with their environment. Nick has served as president of Manchester Society of Architects and on the RIBA North-West Regional Council. He’s a visiting lecturer and critic at a number of universities.

Barbara Iddon studied at Manchester Metropolitan University, gaining a degree in social science. Subsequently, Barbara worked in community development, tenant participation and place identity strategy, where her lively, pragmatic and innovative approach resulted in many successful bids and outcomes.

She’s currently a writer, counsellor and company director.

Barbara’s many years of study, observation and experience relating to a wide range of social strata, abilities, cultures and needs, combined with regular interaction with the Manchester architect community creates a rare and often refreshing perspective on the human condition in relation to the built environment.