# Architecture Unknown Ltd Architecture Unknown Ltd is an architect in Manchester. Rated 5.0/5 from 22 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this trader, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement. Trust Score: 35 out of 100 (building a public record). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 22 reviews. Operating since at least 2021 (5 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word. ## Summary We are a young, progressive, Manchester-based architecture practice and progressive spatial facilitators, deeply rooted in sustainable and client focused design. ([Houzz](https://www.houzz.co.uk/professionals/architects-and-architectural-designers/architecture-unknown-ltd-pfvwgb-pf~790909996)) Their website describes providing all facets of traditional architectural services, creating fun places to live, work and play. ([Their website](http://www.architectureunknown.co.uk)) As certified Passivhaus Designers we approach all our designs with the PassivHaus principles in mind. ([Houzz](https://www.houzz.co.uk/professionals/architects-and-architectural-designers/architecture-unknown-ltd-pfvwgb-pf~790909996)) "I had a shopping list of must haves and would likes - Charlie and Alice translated these ideas into a design that I can take to any builder with confidence, reducing the likelihood of unsatisfactory on-the-spot decision making during the build." ([Houzz](https://www.houzz.co.uk/professionals/architects-and-architectural-designers/architecture-unknown-ltd-pfvwgb-pf~790909996)) _From public sources, August 2026._ ## About We are a young, progressive, Manchester-based architecture practice and progressive spatial facilitators, deeply rooted in sustainable and client focused design. We provide all facets of traditional architectural services, providing back end design support for the shaping of space, creating fun places to live, work and play. This can range from installations in community space to personal Home Improvement. We also facilitate the generation of plans and organisational structure, by providing a public engagement service, creating change in the community. The design ideals that underpin our approach are rooted in the positive possiblities afforded by creating strong relationships with our clients based on mutual respect and listening. Creating open, free and creative dialogue allows us to really tap into what it is that makes our clients tick meaning we get to the nub of the issue leading to the best possible outcomes for everyone involved. Delivering responsive solutions which have a minimal impact on the environment drives the architectural approach and as certified Passivhaus Designers we approach all our designs with the PassivHaus principles in mind. We can also plan your home improvements with future proofing in mind, conscious of the initial up front costs but insuring that any works now will not impinge on future improvements down the line. ## Public review evidence (by source) | Source | Average rating | Reviews | | --- | --- | --- | | Houzz | 5.0/5 | 22 | Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for architects in Manchester. Across 44 architects in Manchester, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally. ## Trades Architect, Builder ## Services they list _Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_ - Accessible Design - Architectural Design - Architectural Drawings - Basement Conversion - Building Design - Design Consultation - Drafting - Eco Homes - Floor Plans - Garage Design - Home Renovation - House Extensions ## See their work _Portfolio and gallery links this business publishes. Inspect the source to see what each image represents:_ - [Photo gallery](https://www.architectureunknown.co.uk/projects) - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.co.uk/pro/architecture-unknown) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/architectureunknownltd) - [Facebook](http://facebook.com/architecture.unknown) ## Awards & recognition - 5× Best of Houzz winner: 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026 (Service & Design) ## What we checked, and when _What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_ - Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 22 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Website: MyTrustedTraders shows a public website for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) Full verification checklist: https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/architecture-unknown-ltd/checks ## Credentials & sources - Credentials shown: 0 - Companies House status: Unknown - Website online since 2016 (verified via public domain registry) - Evidence held from: Houzz - Public evidence last checked July 2026 ## What this business says about itself _Self-declared on the trader's own website, not independently verified:_ - Good to know: Design service ## Before you hire an architect _What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_ - Only someone on the Architects Registration Board (ARB) register may legally call themselves an 'architect' in the UK. Ask for their ARB number and check it free at arb.org.uk. An 'architectural designer' or 'technologist' is a different, unregistered role (often capable, but not the same protection). - Agree how they charge before any work starts (a percentage of the build cost, a fixed fee, or an hourly rate) and exactly which stages it covers (concept design, planning application, building-regulations drawings, work on site), so there are no surprises later. - Confirm what they will actually handle versus what is excluded (the planning application, the building-control drawings, and whether they will administer the builder's contract on site), and get it, and a portfolio of similar projects, in writing. - Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact. - Check the credentials and registrations that matter for this work, and that they are current. ## Contact - Phone: 07427 647381 - Website: http://www.architectureunknown.co.uk --- Source: MyTrustedTraders, https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/architecture-unknown-ltd Real public evidence only: every figure traces to its named source. 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