Brewster Bye Architects are an award-winning and innovative architects practice based in Leeds. We design visually striking but also highly functional architecture.

Brewster Bye Architects was established in January 1992 by Keith Brewster and David Bye as a Partnership and incorporated as a limited company in June 1999. The current Board comprises three Directors: Mark Henderson, Nathan Wilkinson and Andrew Chapman. Based in Headingley, Leeds, the practice is a RIBA Chartered Practice and carries out architectural commissions across the UK. We are also BS EN 9001 and 14001 accredited. BBA provides a client focussed service which is committed to delivering high quality, innovative design solutions which encompass a holistic approach to aesthetics, function, cost, construction and sustainability.

This approach is founded on co-operative working methods and a strong belief in the power of architecture to positively influence the lives of those that engage with our buildings. To this effect our designs are grounded in context and the principal that each project should respond to the specific requirements of both the site, the client and the end user.

With a specialism in the residential sector, BBA have a proven track record of delivering affordable housing, market housing and mixed-use developments at various scales. We understand the culture, ethos and values of working within this context and have well established partnerships with Developers, Affordable Housing Providers, contractors and other consultants across Yorkshire, the north of England and nationally.

The Team
The Management Team
Our Directors

Frameworks and approved as consultants

  • Anchor
  • Abbeyfield
  • Legal and General
  • ICNW / Great Places
  • Home Group
  • Places for People
  • Leeds Federated Housing Association
  • 54North Homes
  • Housing 21
  • Sanctuary Housing Group
  • InCommunities
  • Efficiency North
  • Reallies
  • Prosper
  • Anchor
  • York Housing Association
  • Beyond Housing

Selected awards

  • 2022The Yorkshires, Residential Real Estate AwardsWinner of Designer of the Year Award
  • 2021Yorkshire Property AwardsWinner of the ESG Award, Don Robins House
  • Northern Housing AwardsShortlisted for Best Initiative for Tracking Homelessness and Supported/Sheltered Housing scheme of the year, Regent Lodge
  • Yorkshire Property AwardsWinner of the ESG Award, Regent Lodge
  • 2020RICS Social Impact Awards - North WestShortlisted for Best Residential Development, Regent Lodge
  • RICS Social Impact AwardsWinner for Best Residential Scheme, Regent Lodge
  • 2019Yorkshire Residential Property AwardsShortlisted for Best Regeneration Project, The Gables
  • 2018RICS Awards Yorkshire and HumberWinner for Best Residential Scheme, Fernbank House
  • RICS Awards Yorkshire and HumberShortlisted for Community Benefit, Gipton Fire Station
  • National RICS AwardsGrand Final Winner for Best Residential Scheme, Fernbank House
  • LABC West Yorkshire Building Excellence AwardsWinner of Best Social Housing or Affordable New Housing Development, Fernbank House
  • LABC North East and Yorkshire AwardsWinner of Best Small New Housing Development, Holgate Mews
  • Yorkshire Residential Property AwardsShortlisted for Best Residential Consultancy/Advisory Practice
  • 2017RICS Pro Yorkshire AwardsShortlisted for Community Benefit, Holgate Club
  • RICS Pro Yorkshire AwardsShortlisted for Residential Award, Holgate Mews
  • RICS awards, West MidlandsHighly Commended in the Community Benefit Category, Oleander House
  • RICS Pro Yorkshire AwardsShortlisted for Residential Award, St Leonards
  • RICS Pro Yorkshire AwardsShortlisted for Conservation Award, St Leonards
  • 2016RICS awards, West MidlandsHighly Commended in the Community Benefit Category, Rose Manor
  • RICS West MidlandsShortlisted for Community Benefit, Residential and Infrastructure Award, Rose Manor
  • Yorkshire Residential Property AwardsBest Design Project, Iconinc
  • RICS West MidlandsShortlisted for Community Benefit, Residential and Infrastructure Award, Oleander House
  • RICS Pro Yorkshire AwardsShortlisted for Residential Award, Iconinc
  • RICS Pro Yorkshire AwardsShortlisted for Building Conservation and Community Benefit, Lighthouse School
  • 2015Yorkshire Residential Property AwardsWinner of Best Architectural Practice
  • 2014RICS East Midlands AwardsWinner of Best Residential, Greenwich Gardens
  • RICS Pro Yorkshire AwardsWinner of the Community Benefit Award, Headingley HEART
  • 2013LABCBest Large Commercial Project, Raithwaite Hall
  • 2012North Yorks Moors Best Non-Residential Award, Raithwaite Hall
  • 2008Daily TelegraphYour new homes best conversion and best landscape design, Warley Hospital (The Galleries)
  • RICS Pro Yorkshire AwardsShortlisted for Best Residential, Call Lane
  • Hot PropertyPlatinum for Best Commutability, Warley Hospital (The Galleries)
  • Evening StandardBest conversion, Warley Hospital (The Galleries)
  • 2007Daily Mail UK Property AwardsBest Redevelopment, Warley Hospital (The Galleries)
  • Hot PropertyGreen award for apartments, Warley Hospital (The Galleries)
  • New Homes and GardensBest restored garden, Warley Hospital (The Galleries)
  • 2006Leeds Award for ArchitectureCommendation, City Island
  • 2005Resi PropsBest Residential Project, City Island
  • 2004Resi PropsBest Residential Architect
  • Ilkley Civic Society Award for Design, The Grove

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