West + Machell is a medium size Leeds based architectural practice, which works throughout the country, with a commitment to design, delivery and listening to our clients. Formed 21 years ago, we successfully focus on four major areas of design and delivery, as listed below, and have received a variety of architectural awards reflecting our ability in these fields:

• RESIDENTIAL AND SOCIAL HOUSING - in particular housing for people at risk such as the elderly.
• HEALTH CARE - with a special focus on the emerging importance of conglomerate service groups for clinical and mental care.
• REGENERATION - West + Machell transform failing inner city areas.
• COMMERCIAL - focusing on multi service provision within major towns and cities.

75% of our work is residential, Housing Associations being our main clients. By focusing on a limited number of areas we have been able to build our expertise and so can input at all design stages to create a successful project. Working with both Public and Private Partners, current projects range from placemaking for a housing PFI through to the preparation of proposals for renewing a failing district centre for a local authority and a major retailer. These projects involve both a community led approach to the planning and design issues and a longer term strategic and economic overview. Our range of clients reflects our varied portfolio; from over 20 housing associations, local authorities through to national developers our approach has to embrace the varied expectations and operational styles of these often disparate organisations.