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Works are now underway on the internal re-ordering at All Saints Church, Ripley, one of the 5 churches that make up Cayton Parish - overseen by our Ecclesiastical architectural team. The project includes removal of all pews and lowering of pew platforms in the Nave to create a more accessible floor area and allow greater flexibility of use within the space. Pews in the Chancel and Ingilby Chapel are being sympathetically altered to improve comfort for users, while careful att

During Autumn of last year the works at St Mary’s Church, Lower Dunsforth, a part of Boroughbridge Churches, were progressing well. Our ecclesiastical team is now delighted to report that the interior of the church has been handed over for the use of the church. Internal reordering works included a new kitchenette at the West End, an accessible WC, an access ramp, and enhanced heating, lighting, and drainage systems, all helping to improve accessibility and overall usability

We are delighted to share that planning permission has been approved for the redevelopment of St Paul’s Church, Ireland Wood, Leeds. Our ecclesiastical team’s design will revitalise this much-loved community space through sensitive front and rear extensions, a welcoming new foyer, and significant upgrades to energy performance and accessibility. These changes will enable St Paul’s to better serve the many groups that rely on it, from youth organisations and community activiti

A massive thank you to our valued clients, consultants and contractors who joined us for our recent Open Day. It was great to catch up, share ideas, showcase our projects and chat about what we’ve been working on. A special thank you to Alison Walker Garden Designer – one of our trusted local experts - for joining us and sharing her beautiful designs. Open Days are a valuable opportunity to connect, and we are grateful to everyone who came along and made the event such a posi

We’re delighted to welcome Scott Doherty to PBA as a Project Architect! Scott is a Chartered Architect registered with the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). He brings with him a wealth of experience across a variety of sectors, including ecclesiastical, educational, community, and residential projects. Specialising in conservation architecture, Scott has worked extensively with Listed buildings, heritage asse

The PBA team took a step out of the office and into the stunning grounds of Harewood House. The day started off with a presentation from Sally Beeden, our Partner, and Practice Secretary, before a fascinating tour of the house. We finished off with a “scavenger hunt” (aka a lovely walk through the grounds). Plenty of tea, coffee and excellent food kept us fuelled throughout the day. We would highly recommend Harewood for any Team Away Day! - a great mix of learning, history,

Our ecclesiastical team are proud to be overseeing works at St Mary’s Church, Dunsforth, a part of Boroughbridge Churches.   The font has been carefully relocated, pews have been moved, pew platforms repaired and lowered, the frame for the new kitchenette and accessible WC is now in place.   These improvements are an important step towards creating a welcoming, flexible, and accessible space whilst respecting the character of this much-loved church.   We are working with A J

Huge congratulations to Sally, our Partner and Practice Secretary who recently competed her horse Alexanderthegreat (Ali) at the RoR (Retraining of Racehorses) Championships at Aintree.   Sally has only had him for a year, and it was a big ask – but what an achievement already!   Outside of her busy role, Sally’s passion for horses shines through – proving that balance, dedication, and hard work can pay off in and out of the arena.   We are so proud of her and wish Sally and

Restoration in Progress at St Margaret’s Church, Horsforth The reredos by renowned sculptor Nathaniel Hitch at St Margaret’s Church,...

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We are pleased to share the successful refurbishment and conversion of a traditional Cart Shed into a high-quality office space. This...

We are delighted that our Ecclesiastical Architecture team have completed the repair works at the historic All Saints Church in...

Work is progressing well on this new build in Roundhay, North Leeds. The property sits comfortably within the existing cul-de-sac and...

We are delighted to extend a very warm welcome to Phoebe Briggs who joined the Practice this Spring. As a Part 2 Architectural Assistant,...

We recently had the pleasure of delivering an engaging and informative Continuing Professional Development (CPD) presentation on Building...

We are delighted to announce that our Conservation Architect / Partner Alexa Stephens has been appointed as the Inspecting Architect for...

Partner and Practice Secretary, Sally Beeden, competed at the weekend with her ex-racehorse at the RoR Northern Regional Dressage...

Our Residential Architecture Team is proud to present the completed extension and remodelling of a property in Saxton, Tadcaster, where...

Pearce Bottomley Architects have been asked to secure the roof at the beautiful St Peter and St Paul’s church in Pickering, North...

We recently hosted two Year 10 work experience students from All Saints Catholic School, York, who spent two weeks with us exploring the...