Jack Richards

Jack is an architect and retrofit coordinator. He co-runs the Manchester-based architecture practice Editional Studio and has been featured in The Architects’ Journal, the Architecture Foundation, and the RIBAJ.

Prior to establishing Editional Studio, he worked at Karakusevic Carson Architects where he gained experience in large-scale public housing projects while working on the award-winning Colville Estate Regeneration in Hackney and Meridian Water in Enfield. In Manchester, he worked on the Great Jackson Street Regeneration Project whilst at Hodder + Partners. He also taught a second-year design studio at The University of Sheffield.

As an Associate, Jack was matched with a role as Urban Designer at St Helens Borough Council. During his placement, he led the writing of the Design Supplementary Planning Document and acted as a Client Advisor during the pre-planning stages of two town centre regeneration projects. He also commented on planning applications as a Consultee, negotiating with applicants to improve design outcomes.

St Helens Borough Council

During his placement, Jack led on writing the Design Supplementary Planning Document, which was formally adopted in December. He acted as a Client Advisor during the pre-planning stages of two town centre regeneration projects. He commented on planning applications as a Consultee, negotiating with applicants to improve design outcomes.