Studio
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.
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 Awards — Winner of Designer of the Year Award
- 2021Yorkshire Property Awards — Winner of the ESG Award, Don Robins House
- 2021Northern Housing Awards — Shortlisted for Best Initiative for Tracking Homelessness and Supported/Sheltered Housing scheme of the year, Regent Lodge
- 2021Yorkshire Property Awards — Winner of the ESG Award, Regent Lodge
- 2020RICS Social Impact Awards - North West — Shortlisted for Best Residential Development, Regent Lodge
- 2020RICS Social Impact Awards — Winner for Best Residential Scheme, Regent Lodge
- 2019Yorkshire Residential Property Awards — Shortlisted for Best Regeneration Project, The Gables
- 2018RICS Awards Yorkshire and Humber — Winner for Best Residential Scheme, Fernbank House
- 2018RICS Awards Yorkshire and Humber — Shortlisted for Community Benefit, Gipton Fire Station
- 2018National RICS Awards — Grand Final Winner for Best Residential Scheme, Fernbank House
- 2018LABC West Yorkshire Building Excellence Awards — Winner of Best Social Housing or Affordable New Housing Development, Fernbank House
- 2018LABC North East and Yorkshire Awards — Winner of Best Small New Housing Development, Holgate Mews
- 2018Yorkshire Residential Property Awards — Shortlisted for Best Residential Consultancy/Advisory Practice
- 2017RICS Pro Yorkshire Awards — Shortlisted for Community Benefit, Holgate Club
- 2017RICS Pro Yorkshire Awards — Shortlisted for Residential Award, Holgate Mews
- 2017RICS awards, West Midlands — Highly Commended in the Community Benefit Category, Oleander House
- 2017RICS Pro Yorkshire Awards — Shortlisted for Residential Award, St Leonards
- 2017RICS Pro Yorkshire Awards — Shortlisted for Conservation Award, St Leonards
- 2016RICS awards, West Midlands — Highly Commended in the Community Benefit Category, Rose Manor
- 2016RICS West Midlands — Shortlisted for Community Benefit, Residential and Infrastructure Award, Rose Manor
- 2016Yorkshire Residential Property Awards — Best Design Project, Iconinc
- 2016RICS West Midlands — Shortlisted for Community Benefit, Residential and Infrastructure Award, Oleander House
- 2016RICS Pro Yorkshire Awards — Shortlisted for Residential Award, Iconinc
- 2016RICS Pro Yorkshire Awards — Shortlisted for Building Conservation and Community Benefit, Lighthouse School
- 2015Yorkshire Residential Property Awards — Winner of Best Architectural Practice
- 2014RICS East Midlands Awards — Winner of Best Residential, Greenwich Gardens
- 2014RICS Pro Yorkshire Awards — Winner of the Community Benefit Award, Headingley HEART
- 2013LABC — Best Large Commercial Project, Raithwaite Hall
- 2012North Yorks Moors Best Non-Residential Award, Raithwaite Hall
- 2008Daily Telegraph — Your new homes best conversion and best landscape design, Warley Hospital (The Galleries)
- 2008RICS Pro Yorkshire Awards — Shortlisted for Best Residential, Call Lane
- 2008Hot Property — Platinum for Best Commutability, Warley Hospital (The Galleries)
- 2008Evening Standard — Best conversion, Warley Hospital (The Galleries)
- 2007Daily Mail UK Property Awards — Best Redevelopment, Warley Hospital (The Galleries)
- 2007Hot Property — Green award for apartments, Warley Hospital (The Galleries)
- 2007New Homes and Gardens — Best restored garden, Warley Hospital (The Galleries)
- 2006Leeds Award for Architecture — Commendation, City Island
- 2005Resi Props — Best Residential Project, City Island
- 2004Resi Props — Best Residential Architect
- 2004Ilkley Civic Society Award for Design, The Grove